Biography of Tom Holland
Thomas Stanley Holland is a British actor who reached cinematic stardom at a remarkably young age – by 16, he was already clutching prestigious British film awards. He shot to fame playing Peter Parker in the latest "Spider-Man" films, and in 2023, he created a buzz starring 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. Both parents worked in entertainment: his father, Dominic Anthony Holland, is a well-known British comedian who regularly appeared on TV shows like "Have I Got News for You" and "Never Mind the Buzzcocks", plus guest spots on the Brian Conley and Des O'Connor shows. His mother, Nicola Elizabeth Frost, built her reputation as a celebrated London photographer. Tom became a role model for his younger brothers: twins Harry and Sam, plus 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. The 10-year-old's skillful hip-hop moves caught the eye of an assistant to renowned choreographer Peter Darling, who invited him to audition for "Billy Elliot" – a play about a boy named Billy trying to break into the ballet world.
After two years of intensive training and eight more auditions, Holland finally made it into the company. He made his debut in the theatre musical "Billy Elliot" in the role of Michael. Three months later, on September 8, 2008, he stepped into the title role for the first time. Tom went on to perform the role 180 times.

On March 8, 2010, celebrating the musical's fifth anniversary, four actors who had played Billy – including Tom Holland – were invited to meet British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Film Career
The young star made his big screen debut through 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
July 2017 saw the release of the highly anticipated Spider-Man franchise reboot starring Tom Holland. To prep for the role, Holland dove back into 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, emphasizing how his character's youth drives the action. "My main difference from other Marvel superheroes is my youth and innocence." The film's main villain is Vulture (Michael Keaton), while '90s icon Marisa Tomei takes on Aunt May.
December 2021 saw Tom Holland return as Spider-Man in the saga's third installment, "No Way Home." With Spider-Man's identity exposed, Peter Parker's life is now in serious danger. The young hero must turn to the arrogant Doctor Strange for help.

Tom Holland's Personal Life
Tom first met blonde beauty Ellie Lotherington at the BRIT School. The couple kept their relationship under wraps; in interviews, Holland would only hint that he had a best friend who happened to be a girl. Photographers first spotted the couple together on vacation, and after that Tom stopped hiding Ellie, bringing her to parties, clubs, and movie premieres.

Tom Holland Now
The limited series "The Crowded Room," starring Tom Holland and Amanda Seyfried, premiered on June 9, 2023. Based on the novel "The Minds of Billy Milligan," Tom plays a young man with multiple personality disorder. His character becomes a crime suspect, and Amanda's doctor character helps him uncover the truth.