Tom Welling's life story
Christopher Reeves, Henry Cavill, Dean Cain, and Tom Welling. What do these names have in common?
Well, all these men are hot, rugged and have made the quintessential comic book hero their own. Welling played the man of steel to perfection in the movie spin-off, Smallville. Named after the rural community where boy wonder grew up, the show was a hit among audiences around the world, running for 10 seasons from 2001 to 2011, and earning Welling a wealth of award nominations. He starred alongside the beautiful Kristin Kreuk who played Lana Lang, Clark Kent’s childhood love interest.
How old was Tom Welling in Smallville?
At the time of the first season of Smallville, Tom Welling was only 23 years old. He was perfect for the role of a teenage Clark Kent. He is now 46 years old.
What happened to Tom Welling?
After Smallville finished its final run in 2011, Welling failed to capitalize on his small-screen success, claiming he needed to take some time out. As this was his first major role, he found carrying the show on his inexperienced shoulders particularly stressful: "I just put my head in a hole and I basically blocked everybody and everything out."
Once out of that hole, he made big strides in his career, including playing Kellerman in the 2013 hit, Parkland, Dr. Ryan McCarthy in The Choice, and Lt. Marcus Pierce/Cain in the 2017 fantasy show Lucifer.
What is Tom Welling doing now?
During his time on Smallville, Welling tried his hand at directing, going on to produce teen dramedy Hellcats. However, word on the street is that Smallville could be revived by the network company CW and that Welling will star Clark Kent once more. Nothing is confirmed yet, but news channels are reporting that Welling has said he'd be happy to revive the show. Fingers crossed!
Who is Tom Welling dating?
Tom Welling is no longer dating since he is married to his second wife Jessica Rose Lee since November 2019. She is the founder of the Saddle Club, and an impressive horsewoman. The couple welcomed their second child in January 2021.
His first wife, model Jamie White, divorced Welling in the winter of 2015.
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Where does Tom Welling live?
Tom Welling has moved around North America, but reports claim that Tom Welling and his wife now reside in Vancouver, Canada. He apparently also owns property in Florida and Los Angeles.
What is the nationality of Tom Welling?
Tom Welling was born in New York, making him American. His family traveled a lot, eventually settling in Michigan where he spent time playing sports including football, baseball, and basketball.
How tall is Tom Welling and how much does he weigh?
Welling stands at around 6 feet 3 inches tall, and he weighs in at approximately 185 pounds.
How much is Tom Welling’s net worth?
Tom Welling has a net worth of more or less $16 million.