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".
Tom Holland
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.
Tom Holland in childhood (center)
Tom Holland attended a Roman Catholic preparatory school affiliated with Wimbledon College, which he joined in 2008. Four years later, Tom became a student of the London School of Performing Arts and Technology, better known as the BRIT School. Many celebrities graduated from this school, including singers Adele, Amy Winehouse, Katie Melua, Leona Lewis, and Kate Nash.
Tom Holland's family
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.
Tom Holland in 'Billy Elliot' Musical
On a rainy Sunday morning, Tom and his parents arrived at the theatre. When Dominic and Nicole saw a long line of boys dressed in leotards, they realized their son had no chance, as Tom had never professionally danced and hadn't even attended drama club. However, director Stephen Daldry noticed the boy's potential and selected him for further auditions. When the choreographers expressed their outrage that Tom couldn't dance at all, Daldry responded, "Then teach him!"
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.
Tom Holland appeared on stage 180 times in 3 years in this role
Immediately after his debut as Billy, the young dancer first appeared on television screens. He gave his first interview for FIVE channel, later he was a guest on ITV1, as well as on the Myleene Klass Show.
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.
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In 2012, Tom Holland's debut film role followed: he starred in Juan Antonio Bayona's "The Impossible" with Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor. For the role of Lucas Bennett, the young actor received 18 nominations, 8 of which he won.
Tom Holland in the movie 'The Impossible'
The father was very proud of his eldest son: "I've been trying to conquer Hollywood for 20 years. And now, finally, I'm here, on the red carpet. But only in the role of accompanying a real star. Now my son has more fans than I had throughout my career."
Tom Holland with Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts
Holland's next film work was the role of Isaac in Kevin Macdonald's war melodrama "How I Live Now".
Tom Holland in the TV series 'Wolf Hall'
In 2015, Tom appeared on the big screens in the film "In the Heart of the Sea" as young cabin boy Thomas Nickerson together with Chris Hemsworth and Cillian Murphy. The same year, he appeared in several episodes of the popular British mini-series "Wolf Hall", based on the novels of author Hilary Mantel.
Tom Holland in the movie 'In the Heart of the Sea'
In 2015, Tom Holland became part of the Marvel cinematic universe. The British actor became the new performer of the role of Spider-Man, replacing actor Andrew Garfield. Dominic Holland was most pleased with this news: "Before, I had four sons. And now three sons and a real Spider-Man. Well, nothing unusual... I'll get used to it!"
Tom Holland with his brothers and mother
Tom's first appearance in the Spider-Man costume is in the blockbuster "Captain America: Civil War", which premiered on May 6, 2016. Along with Peter Parker, familiar heroes Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans appeared before the audience. At the same time, Tom's contract is made up for 6 of his appearances in the role of Spider-Man.
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In 2016, Tom Holland was also busy with other film projects. Fans eagerly awaited the release of the films "Pilgrimage" (2016), "Edge of Winter" (2016) and "The Lost City of Z" (2016), in which the actor played leading roles.
Tom Holland's popularity is growing with each new premiere
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.
The New Spider-Man - Tom Holland
Under a long-term contract with Marvel, Tom Holland also appeared in the sequel to the fantasy "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018) and "Avengers: Endgame". In the same year, the audience saw the continuation of the Spider-Man story called "Far from Home", where Tom's character, dealing with personal tragedy after the last Avengers' battle, tries to distract himself overseas with his classmates but finds himself at the epicenter of the fight against evil again.
Avengers Endgame, Spider-Man All Scenes
In the comedic action film "Dolittle" (2019), Tom again collaborated with Robert Downey Jr. - voicing the faithful dog Jip.
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 in the movie 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'
In addition, Tom was busy filming the blockbuster "Uncharted" with Mark Wahlberg, an adaptation of the video game of the same name, and played the lead role in the sci-fi future film "Chaos Walking".
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Holland admitted that the scene of falling out of a helicopter in "Uncharted" was the most challenging of all his on-set experiences. This moment was filmed over five weeks. Tom was hanging 30 meters high, holding onto a rotating box simulating a helicopter, and at some point, he fell down. "I was very scared, but the scene turned out to be authentic!" Tom shared.
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 and Ellie
However, in the fall of 2018, photos were published of Tom hugging Zendaya, his co-star from the film "Spider-Man: Homecoming". Insiders claimed that the couple carefully concealed their romantic relationship, but the actors themselves denied the rumors.
Tom Holland and Zendaya
But the deeper their feelings got, the more difficult it was to hide them. Eventually, the couple opened up to the world. Tom admitted that although he is naturally sincere, he believes that personal life should remain personal, and both of them did not want to flaunt their romance.
Tom Holland & Zendaya on first impressions
In early 2022, Zendaya and Tom bought a mansion in London, thus celebrating their decision to move in together. The choice of house was due to its proximity to Tom's parents' house - he always dreamed of living near them and places from his childhood.
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.
Tom Holland in the series 'The Crowded Room'
Holland not only starred in the series but also co-produced it. Since he had to transform into a mentally unstable person, something he hadn't done before, at least not on such a scale, and because of his producing responsibilities, he was so exhausted after the series that he decided to take a year-long break from his career.
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Work on the next installment of "Spider-Man" was supposed to start in 2023, but due to a strike by the Writers Guild of America, it has been postponed to 2024.
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