Tom Welling Date of birth: 26 April 1977 Birth location: Putnum Valley, NY Birth name: Thomas John Patrick Welling Notable role(s): Clark Kent in Smallville Thomas John Patrick Welling (born April 26, 1977) is an American actor and former male fashion model. He is most famous for the role of Clark Kent on the television series Smallville. Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Filmography 4 External links Early life Welling was born in Putnam Valley, New York. His parents are a retired General Motors executive and a homemaker. He has two older sisters, Rebecca and Jamie and a younger brother, Mark, who is also an actor. His father's job often required relocation, first moving from Putnam Valley, New York (his birthplace) to Janesville, Wisconsin, then Hockessin, Delaware, and finally settling in Okemos, Michigan at the beginning of Tom's junior year in high school. Welling was active in many team sports including baseball, basketball and excelling in soccer, playing the position of goalkeeper. He graduated from Okemos High School in 1995. After graduation he worked as a construction worker and continued to live with his parents. Career John Glover, Christopher Reeve and Tom pose for a photo before shooting the Smallville episode "Legacy". In 1998, Welling was discovered by a catalogue shoot scout who suggested he try modeling. In 2000, Welling relocated to Los Angeles where he modeled for Tommy Hilfiger and others, while simultaneously pursuing an acting career. Welling's first major role was six episodes on Judging Amy in 2001, playing opposite Amy Brenneman as a love interest and karate teacher. He later appeared in Special Unit 2 and Undeclared. He was chosen as Clark Kent in Smallville after a nationwide search. In December 2003, Welling played the oldest son of Steve Martin in the big screen adaptation of Cheaper by the Dozen. He has now since appeared in the sequel Cheaper by the Dozen 2, and the horror remake of The Fog. Despite rumors that have swept the internet, Welling was not considered for the part of Superman in the 2006 film Superman Returns. Director Bryan Singer was searching for a fresh new face to play the role and has specifically stated in an interview on the movie's website that Welling had not been considered.citation needed] Welling married Jamie White on July 5, 2002, in Martha's Vineyard, after a three year relationship. He currently lives in Vancouver, where the WB series Smallville is filmed. Filmography Year Title 2005 Cheaper by the Dozen 2 as Charlie Baker The Fog as Nick Castle 2004 Television Specials Smallville Backstage Special The Teen Choice Awards 2004 2003 Cheaper by the Dozen as Charlie Baker 2002 Television Specials The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards The Teen Choice Awards 2002 2001 Television Series Smallville as Clark Kent Judging Amy as Rob Meltzer External links Tom Welling at the Internet Movie Database Tom Welling at TV.com Tom Welling cast bio on The WB Interview with Bryan Singer, speaking of casting Superman Preceded by: Dean Cain Played Clark Kent 2001-Present Succeeded by: Brandon Routh (concurrent) Persondata NAME Welling, Tom ALTERNATIVE NAMES SHORT DESCRIPTION Actor DATE OF BIRTH April 26, 1977 PLACE OF BIRTH Putnam Valley, New York DATE OF DEATH PLACE OF DEATH Search Term: "Tom_Welling" Categories: Articles with unsourced statements | 1977 births | Actors who portrayed Superman | American film actors | American male models | American television actors | Judging Amy actors | Living people | People from Michigan | People from New York City