Tom Welling, born Thomas John Patrick Welling, is an American actor, director, producer, and former model. He was born in New York, but his family relocated frequently, eventually settling in various states including Michigan, Delaware, and Wisconsin. Welling attended Okemos High School in Michigan, where he initially showed an interest in acting through school plays before shifting his focus to athletics, particularly basketball. He is the eldest of four children, with two sisters and a younger brother, Mark Welling, who is also an actor.
Tom Welling began his professional career as a model, signing with the Louisa Modeling Agency. He modeled for several major fashion brands, including Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and Abercrombie & Fitch. Despite his success, he eventually moved away from modeling to pursue a career in acting, which he found more creatively fulfilling.
Welling rose to fame for his portrayal of Clark Kent in the television series Smallville, which aired on The WB/The CW. Premiering in 2001, the show depicted Kent's journey before he became Superman. His performance earned him multiple award nominations and critical acclaim. In addition to acting, Welling took on a larger role behind the scenes in later seasons—serving as co-executive producer during season nine and full executive producer in the show's tenth and final season.
Welling began directing during Smallville's fifth season in 2006 and continued directing additional episodes throughout the series. He extended his production career by executive producing the TV series Hellcats, inspired by the book Inside the Secret World of College Cheerleaders. He also co-produced other television and film projects, demonstrating his range behind the camera.
| Birth Date: | 26 Apr, 1977 |
| Age: | 42 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Putnam Valley |
| residence: | Michigan Delaware Wisconsin Janesville |
| Education: | Okemos High School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor, director, and model |
| Net Worth 2021: | 14 million |
