Thomas Joseph Welling, also known as Tom Welling, is an American actor, director, producer, model, and podcaster, best known for playing Clark Kent in the CW superhero series Smallville (2001–2011).
He also played the role of Marcus Pierce/Lieutenant Kane in the third season Fox’s Lucifer (2017–2018).
Welling, who was born and raised in Putnam Valley, New York, said acting is more fulfilling than modeling because it allows him to express himself more.
In addition, he has starred Black Lightning (2017–2021) and Fallout (Season 1).
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- Full name: Thomas John Patrick Welling
- Date of Birth: April 26, 1977
- Age: 47
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Putnam Valley, New York, U.S.
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor, producer
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters)
- Parents: Thomas Welling Sr. and Bonnie Welling
- Siblings: Mark Welling (brother)
- Spouse: Jessica Rose Lee
- Children: Thomson Wilder Willing (son)
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $14 million
Early life and education
Tom Welling, 47, was born on April 26, 1977 in Putnam Valley, New York.
He grew up with his older brother Mark. At an early age, Welling developed an interest in acting and began looking for opportunities in this field.
He attended Okemos High School in Michigan and later transferred to Salissianum School in Wilmington, Delaware, where he completed his high school education.
Later, Welling attended the University of Michigan, majoring in finance.
personal life
On July 5, 2002, Welling married model Jamie White on Martha’s Vineyard, with Welling’s friends and his ex-boyfriend Smallville Co-stars Kristin Kreuk and Michael Rosenbaum were in attendance.
They originally lived in Vancouver, British Columbia, but moved back to Los Angeles in March 2011.
However, their marriage ended when White filed for divorce on October 17, 2013, and the divorce was finalized in November 2015.
In 2014, Welling began a partnership with Jessica Rose Lee, founder of the Equestrian and Riding Club.
They announced their engagement in April 2018 and welcomed two sons, born in January 2019 and June 2021.
On November 30, 2019, Welling and Lee exchanged vows at Sunstone Vineyards and Winery in Santa Ynez, California.
Welling also shared a terrifying experience he had while waiting in line at the DMV, where he fainted and was saved from more serious injuries by his pregnant wife who caught him in time.
He expressed gratitude to his wife and Michael Rosenbaum for their support during his recovery.
Profession
Welling, a former construction worker, was discovered at a party on Nantucket in 1998 by casting director Jennifer Starr, who was looking for new faces for a Tommy Hilfiger ad campaign.
She suggested he try modeling, and Welling subsequently worked as a model for the Louisa Model Agency until 2000, when he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
While in Los Angeles, he also modeled for Tommy Hilfiger, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Calvin Klein.
Although she dislikes modeling, Welling still occasionally works in it and has appeared in magazines such as Vogue.
His first major role was in the CBS legal drama “Judging Amy” In 2001, he played the role Rob “Karate Rob” Meltzer.
He later played Clark Kent in the Warner Bros. superhero series Smallville After searching across the country for actors.
Awards
- Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor: Drama/Action/AdventureSmallville）
- Saturn Award for Best Actor in a Television Series (Smallville）
net worth
Tom Welling’s wealth is primarily derived from his successful acting career, lucrative endorsement deals, and film and television productions.
His enduring popularity and contributions to the entertainment industry have resulted in an estimated net worth of $14 million.
social media
- Instagram: @tomwelling
- Twitter: @tomwelling
Filmography
- Cheap goods
- Bargain Dozen 2
- fog
- Draft Day
- choose
- Draft Day
- Deep Six
- Parkland
- Cold Deck
