Biography of Tom Holland
Thomas Stanley Holland is a British actor who conquered the heights of cinema at a fairly young age – by the age of 16, he was already holding the statues of prestigious British film awards. He became widely known after playing Peter Parker in the new "Spider-Man", and in 2023, he made a sensation by playing the lead role in the series "The Crowded Room".
Childhood
Tom Holland was born on June 1, 1996, in the Kingston upon Thames area on the southern outskirts of London. His parents were both involved in the arts: his father, Dominic Anthony Holland, is a well-known British comedian who often appeared on TV shows such as "Have I Got News for You" and "Never Mind the Buzzcocks", as well as guest spots on the Brian Conley and Des O'Connor shows. His mother, Nicola Elizabeth Frost, gained fame as a renowned London photographer. Tom was a role model for his younger brothers: twins Harry and Sam, and little Paddy, born in 2004.
Theatre Career
In 2006, Tom was part of the YMCA street dance group. The kids participated in a regional contest at the Royal Ballet School in Richmond Park. A 10-year-old boy skillfully dancing hip-hop was noticed by an assistant to the famous choreographer Peter Darling and was invited to the casting of the play "Billy Elliot", the plot of which revolves around a boy named Billy trying to make it in the world of ballet.
After two years of training and eight more auditions, Holland was finally accepted into the troupe. He made his debut in the theatre musical "Billy Elliot" in the role of Michael. Three months later, on September 8, 2008, he first took the stage in the leading role. In this role, Tom performed in 180 shows.
On March 8, 2010, to mark the fifth anniversary of the musical, four actors who had ever played Billy, including Tom Holland, were invited to meet with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Film Career
The young star made her debut in the big screen from animation - in 2011, Tom Holland lent his voice to Sho, one of the main characters of the anime "The Secret World of Arrietty" from the Japanese studio Ghibli.
Breakthrough: Spider-Man
In July 2017, the long-awaited reboot of the Spider-Man franchise, starring Tom Holland, was released. In preparation for the role, the actor diligently revisited all the superhero films featuring Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield. "It's time to see a teenager in action. We've already seen a billionaire, a scientist, and a soldier," he told the press before the movie premiere, hinting that his character's actions are age-related. "My main difference from other Marvel superheroes is my youth and innocence." The main villain of the film is Vulture (Michael Keaton), and Aunt May is played by the sex symbol of the '90s, Marisa Tomei.
In December 2021, Tom Holland reprised his role as Spider-Man in the third installment of the saga - "No Way Home". Spider-Man's identity is no longer a secret, and Peter Parker's life is in danger. The young man has to seek help from the arrogant Doctor Strange.
Tom Holland's Personal Life
Tom met the charming blonde Ellie Lotherington at the BRIT School. The couple preferred to keep their relationship private; in all interviews, Holland merely hinted that he had a best friend, and it was a girl. The couple first caught the eye of photographers while on vacation together, after which Tom stopped hiding Ellie and often appeared with her at parties, clubs, and movie premieres.
Tom Holland Now
The mini-series "The Crowded Room", starring Tom Holland and Amanda Seyfried, was released on June 9, 2023. The story is inspired by the novel "The Minds of Billy Milligan", and Tom plays a young man with multiple personality disorder. His character is suspected of a crime, and a doctor, played by Amanda, helps him uncover the truth.
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