Tom Holland

Date of birth 01 Jun 1996

Born Kingston upon Thames, London, England, UK

Also known as Thomas Stanley Holland

Profession(s) Actor

Years active 1988 - Present

Spouse Zendaya

Last updated: 2026-07-31 18:01 GMT+0530

About

Thomas Stanley Holland (born June 1, 1996), the English actor who quickly became a worldwide fan favorite. He has earned numerous accolades throughout his career, including a prestigious BAFTA Award and three Saturn Awards. Furthermore, his massive success earned him a well-deserved spot on the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list.

Early Beginnings and Stage Success

Interestingly, Tom Holland’s career began when he was just nine years old in a local dancing class. A sharp-eyed choreographer noticed his natural talent and arranged an audition for Billy Elliot the Musical at London’s Victoria Palace Theatre. Following two dedicated years of training, Tom secured a supporting part in 2008. Later that same year, he stepped into the starring title role, bringing the beloved character to life until 2010.

Breaking Into Hollywood

Tom made a massive splash with his 2012 film debut in the disaster drama, The Impossible. He played a teenage tourist trapped in a devastating tsunami. Because of his incredible, emotional performance, he received critical acclaim and a Goya Award nomination for Best New Actor.

After this early success, he decided to pursue acting as a full-time career. He quickly landed roles in How I Live Now (2013) and portrayed historical figures in In the Heart of the Sea (2015) and the critically acclaimed TV miniseries Wolf Hall (2015).

Joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Without a doubt, Tom achieved global superstardom when he took on the iconic role of Peter Parker (Spider-Man) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). His six-film superhero run began with a scene-stealing appearance in Captain America: Civil War (2016).

The very next year, he won the BAFTA Rising Star Award. He also made history as the youngest actor to lead an MCU film with Spider-Man: Homecoming. The highly anticipated sequels, Far From Home (2019) and No Way Home (2021), were massive box-office hits. In fact, both movies grossed over $1 billion worldwide, and No Way Home proudly stood as the highest-grossing film of the year!

Branching Out: Action, Drama, and Voice Work

Tom continually pushes his boundaries as an actor. For instance, he tackled high-octane action in Uncharted (2022) and stepped into the mythological epic The Odyssey (2026). He also successfully took on darker, against-type roles in intense crime dramas like The Devil All the Time (2020) and Cherry (2021).

Beyond traditional acting, Tom stepped behind the camera to direct the 2015 short film Tweet. Additionally, he has lent his voice to fun animated features, including Spies in Disguise (2019) and Pixar’s Onward (2020).