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New Smallville Zod Cast

About - Found Jul. 2, 2009
Sam Witwer (who I recently saw on an old episode of Angel, totally randomly) and from series star Tom Welling, who'll be exploring Clark's own...

Posted on July 2, 2009, 11:08 am

Is Warner Bros. Prepping A Movie-Length SMALLVILLE-Related Project ...

Ain't It Cool News - Found Jun. 25, 2009
But what if Tom Welling isn't putting on the red cape for the small screen?
Smallville Casting News: Callum Blue Has Zod Complex - Seattle Post Intelligencer
Zod Lands In Smallville Next Season - Cinema Blend
Iron Man 2, Metropolis, 301: June 25th Comic Reel - Comic Book Resources
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Cinema Blend

Posted on June 25, 2009, 7:17 am

The season finale edition

Press of Atlantic City - Found Jun. 20, 2009
As season eight comes to a close, Clark (Tom Welling) faces a final smackdown with the man who would be villain Doomsday.

Posted on June 20, 2009, 11:07 am

Nominations Posted For 2009 Teen Choice Awards

Cinema Blend - Found Jun. 15, 2009
The Sarah Connor Chronicles Matthew Fox, Lost Josh Holloway, Lost Milo Ventimiglia, Heroes Tom Welling, Smallville Choice TV Actress: Action...
Twilight tipped for Teen Choice success - New Zealand Herald
'Twilight' dominates Teen Choice nominations - Digital Spy
Twilight Lands 12 Teen Choice Nominations - MaleFirst Mens Magazine
Teen Choice Awards 2009 nominees - Los Angeles Times
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Posted on June 15, 2009, 12:24 pm

Twilight Leaps Away with 12 Teen Choice Nods

E! Online - Found Jun. 15, 2009
The Sarah Connor Chronicles Matthew Fox, Lost Josh Holloway, Lost Milo Ventimiglia, Heroes Tom Welling, Smallville Choice TV Actress: Action...
'Twilight' Lands 12 Teen Choice Nominations - Hollywood
Twilight leads Teen Choice Award nominees - Canada.com
'Twilight' Leads Teen Choice Award Nominees - MTV
GRAB YOUR SURFBOARDS AND CATCH THE FIRST WAVE OF "TEEN CHOICE 2009" ... - Futon Critic
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Posted on June 15, 2009, 12:35 pm

Kitsch and Collins Join John Carter of Mars; Church to Follow?

Rotten Tomatoes - Found Jun. 15, 2009
Still think they should have gone with Tom Welling, good actor and a girl favourite, but what can we do!
Taylor Kitsch to play 'John Carter Of Mars' - Digital Spy
Thomas Haden Church Joining John Carter Of Mars? - Cinema Blend
Wait a minute? Gambit is John Carter? And Wolverine's girlfriend is ... - Ain't It Cool News
Thomas Haden Church to Come Aboard John Carter of Mars? - MovieWeb
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Posted on June 15, 2009, 10:45 am

Kitsch Set, Collins Confirmed for John Carter of Mars!

Coming Soon! - Found Jun. 14, 2009
... on June 12, 2009 at 18:50:51 Between Taylor Kitsch and Tom Welling, it's sad but Kitsch was the better choice. Welling suffers from the...
'Wolverine's' Taylor Kitsch is 'John Carter of Mars' - Zap2it.com
Is Lynn Collins Going to Mars with John Carter? - Coming Soon!
Haden Church Also Joining John Carter of Mars? - Coming Soon!
Collins, Kitsch Join Cast Of Mars' Film - Post Chronicle
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Posted on June 14, 2009, 3:08 am

Blab Blab Blab: Segel and Rudd?H'wood's Cutest Couple?

EOnline.com - Found Jun. 15, 2009
Tobey Maguire','Todd Bridges','Tom Cruise','Tom Green','Tom Hanks','Tom Jones','Tom Selleck','Tom Sizemore','Tom Waits','Tom Welling','Tommy...

Posted on June 15, 2009, 7:45 am

">Is Warner Bros. Prepping A Movie-Length SMALLVILLE-Related Project ...

Aint It Cool News - Found Jun. 25, 2009
But what if Tom Welling isn't putting on the red cape for the small screen?

Posted on June 25, 2009, 9:34 am

'Twilight' cast leads Teen Choice nominations

Daily Breeze - Found Jun. 16, 2009
Connor Chronicles' -- Matthew Fox, 'Lost' -- Josh Holloway, 'Lost' -- Milo Ventimiglia, 'Heroes' -- Tom Welling, 'Smallville' Action Adventure...

Posted on June 16, 2009, 1:06 pm

Tom Welling Biography

Tom Welling
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Tom Welling

Tom Welling, 2005
Born Thomas John Patrick Welling
April 26, 1977 (1977-04-26) (age 32)
Putnam Valley, New York, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 2000–present
Spouse(s) Jamie White (since 2002)

Thomas John Patrick "Tom" Welling (born April 26, 1977) is an American actor, director and former fashion model, most famous for his continuing portrayal of Clark Kent in the television series Smallville. His films include Cheaper by the Dozen and its sequel, and the 2005 remake of The Fog.

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Biography

Early life

Welling was born in Putnam Valley, New York, the son of a now retired General Motors executive father and a homemaker mother. He has two older sisters, Rebecca and Jamie, and a younger brother, Mark, who is also an actor. His father's job required frequent relocation, and Welling's family moved from Putnam Valley, New York to Janesville, Wisconsin, then to Hockessin, Delaware, until finally settling in Okemos, Michigan early in his junior year of high school. Active in several team sports including baseball and basketball, Welling was also a third string soccer goalkeeper. He graduated from Okemos High School in 1995, and then worked in construction while continuing to live with his parents.

Career

In 1998, Welling was discovered by a catalogue camera scout at a party in Nantucket who suggested he try modeling. In 2000, Welling relocated to Los Angeles where he modeled for Tommy Hilfiger, Abercrombie & Fitch, Calvin Klein and other print ad campaigns, while pursuing an acting career. He appeared in some commercials and a music video.1 Welling's first major acting role was as karate teacher Rob Meltzer, a younger love interest of Amy Brenneman's character on the CBS series Judging Amy, that aired in 2001. Welling also had a small role in UPN's Special Unit 2, and he also appeared in the debut episode of the FOX sitcom Undeclared.

He was cast in the television series Smallville, after a nationwide search for an actor to play Clark Kent. Smallville explores the early years of Clark growing up, in the times before he is Superman. The pilot aired in October 2001, and became the highest rated debut for The WB, with 8.4 million viewers.2 He told TV Guide that he originally turned down the lead role twice, but after reading the script, decided to take the job. Like Christopher Reeve, he was not a big Superman fan prior to being cast as Clark Kent, and in fact continues to not read Superman comics. He was named one of People magazine’s "Breakthrough Stars of 2001", and also won the Teen Choice Award as "Choice Breakout Star (Male)" in 2002 for his role as Clark Kent.3

In December 2003, Welling played Charlie Baker, the oldest son in a family of 12 children in the film Cheaper by the Dozen, a remake of the 1950 original. The film also starred Steve Martin and Hilary Duff. In 2005, Welling appeared in two films. He played Nick Castle in The Fog, a remake of John Carpenter's 1980 film of the same name. He also reprised his role as Charlie Baker in Cheaper by the Dozen 2. Despite internet rumors, Welling was not considered for the part of Superman in the 2006 film Superman Returns.4 Welling also marked his directorial debut in 2006, with the season five episode of Smallville, "Fragile". He directed a second episode during season six, Hydro, also the show's 150th episode, "Apocalypse", and the episode "Injustice" in season 8. He also played Bizarro and a young Jor-El on Smallville.

Welling has the distinction of having portrayed the Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman character for more filmed content than any other actor.

Personal life

On July 5, 2002, Tom married his long time sweetheart Jamie White. He and his wife currently reside in Vancouver with their two dogs.1

Filmography

Films

Year Film Role Notes
2003 Cheaper by the Dozen Charlie Baker
2005 Cheaper by the Dozen 2
The Fog Nick Castle

Series

Years Series Role Notes
2001 - present Smallville Clark Kent/Bizarro/Young Jor-El Directed four episodes

References

  1. ^ a b "Profile". TomWelling.com. http://www.tomwelling.com/index.php?x=profile. Retrieved on 2007-01-25. 
  2. ^ "The WB Orders More 'Smallville'". tv.zap2it.com. 2001-10-24. http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271. Retrieved on 2006-10-19. 
  3. ^ "Shows - Smallville - Cast - Tom Welling". The CW. http://cwtv.com/shows/smallville/cast/tom-welling. Retrieved on 2007-01-25. 
  4. ^ "On the Set - Bryan Singer". BlueTights Network. http://www.bluetights.net/article.php?id=21. Retrieved on 2006-11-20. 

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Preceded by
Dean Cain
Played Clark Kent
2001-present
Succeeded by
Brandon Routh (concurrent)