How old is Tom Welling?

Tom Welling is 48 years old (born April 26, 1977).

Is Tom Welling still alive?

Yes, Tom Welling is still alive as of 2026, aged 48.

Where is Tom Welling from?

Tom Welling is from New York City, New York, USA, United States.

What generation is Tom Welling?

Tom Welling is a Generation X, born in 1977.

Tom Welling

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Thomas "Tom" Joseph Welling is an American actor, director, producer, podcaster, and model. He is best known for his role as Clark Kent in The WB/The CW superhero drama Smallville (2001–2011). He also co-starred in the third season of Fox fantasy comedy-drama Lucifer as Lt. Marcus Pierce/Cain (2017–2018)

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Born

Years in career30 years active

April 26th, 1977

Birthplace

New York City, New York, USA

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United States

Generation

Generation X

Career

30 years

Region

North America

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How Tom Welling compares to other Actors

🎂Tom Welling is 5 years younger than the average Actor

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Facts about Tom Welling

Did you know?

Did you know that Tom Welling was initially reluctant to wear the full Superman suit throughout Smallville's run, only fully donning it in the series finale?

5 Lesser-known facts

He originally turned down the role of Clark Kent twice before accepting it for Smallville.
Tom Welling directed seven episodes of Smallville, including the 150th episode, "Apocalypse."
He co-hosts the popular 'Talkville' podcast, a Smallville rewatch show, with former co-star Michael Rosenbaum.
Welling began his career as a model, discovered at a Nantucket club in 1998.
He played baseball as a pitcher for his high school team in Okemos, Michigan.

Career highlight

Tom Welling's most defining career moment is his iconic portrayal of Clark Kent in the hit series Smallville, a role he held for a remarkable ten seasons. His performance captured the evolution of the hero from a confused teenager to the nascent Man of Steel, earning him widespread recognition and a dedicated fanbase.

Legacy

Welling's decade-long tenure as Clark Kent cemented his status as the definitive live-action Superman for a generation, significantly influencing how the character's origin story was perceived on television. His work helped pave the way for future superhero series.