Biographies: Tom Holland - Actor

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A British actor, director, and producer, born on June 1, 1996 in Kingston, United Kingdom. His mother, Nicola, is a photographer, and his father, Holland, is a comedian and writer. He attended a Catholic preparatory school in Wimbledon, where he struggled with dyslexia, so his parents and siblings sent him to a private school. He is best known for plating the role of Peter Parker (Spiderman) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His most notable films include The Impossible, Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far from Home, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Uncharted.


He lives with his parents and his three younger brothers. Holland attended Donhead Prep School. After many years of training and being told he’s talented, he debuted in “Billy Elliot: The Musical” where he played Michael, Billy’s best friend. After the show, he got fantastic reviews on his acting and dancing skills. On the fifth anniversary of “Billy Elliot: The Musical” he and fellow actors who played in the musical were invited to meet the Prime Minister Gordon Brown. When Elton John watched one of his plays, he was amazed by his acting abilities and said that Holland is “astonishing”. On the 29th of May 2015 he finished playing in “Billy Elliot: The Musical” after many years of acting greatly in it. In December 2012 his cinematic debut “The Impossible 18” was released in North America. In 2016 he played Spider-Man in the blockbuster movie “Captain America: Civil War”. Holland will resume his role as Spider-Man in “Spider-Man: Homecoming” this year. In 2017, he won the BAFTA’s “Rising Star Award”.