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Tom Holland
A young dancer's journey from the stage to global stardom follows Tom Holland as he balances blockbuster success with bold, against-type roles in a career defined by reinvention and resilience.
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In short · Acting since 1956, 8 decades active, 125 credits.
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Matt Damon’s Vocal Strain Causes Concern on The Odyssey Set
“During filming of the upcoming project "The Odyssey," co‑stars Robert Pattinson and Tom Holland grew uneasy after repeatedly hearing Matt Damon shouting loudly from his trailer. Their worries ranged from possible injury to a heated argument, but they later learned that Damon was intentionally over‑exerting his voice for a scene, which left him sounding older and hoarse. The incident highlights the physical demands actors sometimes place on themselves during production, as well as the behind‑the‑scenes observations of fellow cast members.”
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Nolan’s New Epic Opens This Friday
“Christopher Nolan’s latest film, featuring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland among other A‑list performers, arrives in theaters on Friday. The Hollywood Reporter has gathered a selection of early critical reactions to the release. The teaser notes the star‑studded cast and the timing of the opening but provides no specific details about the reviews themselves.”
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Matt Damon Mistook Tom Holland's Costume Issue for Acting Choice
“During a recent appearance on 'The Tonight Show,' Matt Damon shared a behind-the-scenes moment from filming 'The Odyssey,' in which he misinterpreted a gesture from co-star Tom Holland. Damon thought Holland was performing a heartfelt salute as part of a father-son scene. In reality, Holland was struggling with his costume, which was choking him. Damon admitted he was nearsighted and couldn't see the issue from his position on a boat. The moment was not included in the final film. The film, directed by Christopher Nolan, is now in theaters.”
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Tom Holland Discusses 'Odyssey' and Cultural Debates
“Actor Tom Holland and historian Tom Holland recently engaged in a conversation about Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey.' The discussion covered the film's scale, its blend of historical and mythical elements, and the challenges of adapting ancient texts for modern audiences. Meanwhile, the historian has found himself at the center of a public debate involving Elon Musk, who has criticized the film's casting choices as overly 'woke.' The actor and podcaster both defended the film, with the historian doubling down on his praise despite the controversy. The exchange has drawn significant attention online, including references to the actor's upcoming Marvel role.”
Biography
Thomas Stanley Holland (born 1 June 1996) is an English actor. He has received numerous accolades, including a BAFTA Award and three Saturn Awards. Holland's films as a lead actor have grossed over $9.9 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing film actors of all time. He was featured on the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list.
Holland's career began at the age of nine when he enrolled in a dancing class. A choreographer noticed him and arranged an audition for a role in *Billy Elliot the Musical* at London's Victoria Palace Theatre. After two years of training, he secured a supporting part in 2008. Later that year, he was upgraded to the title role, which he played until 2010. Holland made his film debut in the disaster drama *The Impossible* (2012) as a teenage tourist trapped in a tsunami; he received critical acclaim and a Goya Award nomination for Best New Actor. Holland then decided to pursue acting as a full-time career, appearing in *How I Live Now* (2013) and playing historical figures in the film *In the Heart of the Sea* (2015) and the TV miniseries *Wolf Hall* (2015).
Holland achieved international recognition playing Peter Parker/Spider-Man in six Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) superhero films, beginning with *Captain America: Civil War* (2016). The following year, Holland received the BAFTA Rising Star Award and became the youngest actor to play a title role in an MCU film in *Spider-Man: Homecoming*. Its sequels, *Far From Home* (2019) and *No Way Home* (2021), each grossed more than $1 billion worldwide; the latter became the highest-grossing film of the year. Holland played another action-film role in *Uncharted* (2022) and also expanded into playing against-type roles in the crime dramas *The Devil All the Time* (2020) and *Cherry* (2021). Holland has directed the short film *Tweet* (2015) and voiced roles in animated features, including *Spies in Disguise* (2019) and *Onward* (2020).
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Director
11 credits
The Timekeepers of Eternity(2021)
Director
Film
Rock, Paper, Scissors(2017)
Director
Film
Tom Holland's Twisted Tales(2014)
Director
Film
Thinner(1996)
Director
Film
The Temp(1993)
Director
Film
Two-Fisted Tales(1992)
Director
Film
The Owl(1991)
Director
Film
The Stranger Within(1990)
Director
Film
Child's Play(1988)
Director
Film
Fatal Beauty(1987)
Director
Film
Fright Night(1985)
Director
Film
Writer
10 credits
Child's Play(2019)
Writer
Film
Fright Night(2011)
Writer
Film
The Initiation of Sarah(2006)
Writer
Film
Fright Night Part 2(1988)
Writer
Film
Scream for Help(1984)
Writer
Film
Cloak & Dagger(1984)
Writer
Film
Psycho II(1983)
Writer
Film
The Beast Within(1982)
Writer
Film
Class of 1984(1982)
Writer
Film
The Initiation of Sarah(1978)
Writer
Film
Actor
76 credits
Spider-Man: Brand New Day(2026)
Peter Parker / Spider-Man
Film
The Odyssey(2026)
as Telemachus
Film
Robot Dracula(2026)
Tom
FilmThe Home 2025 0(2025)
Peter Parker / Spider-Man
Film
The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide(2025)
Horror Film Expert
FilmThe Return 2024 0(2024)
Peter Parker / Spider-Man
Film
The Crowded Room(2023)
Danny Sullivan
TV
Last Call(2023)
as Charlie
FilmSpider-Man: No Way Home - The More Fun Stuff Version(2022)
Peter Parker / Spider-Man
Film
Uncharted(2022)
Nathan Drake
Film
Spider-Man: No Way Home(2021)
Peter Parker / Spider-Man
Film
Cherry(2021)
Cherry
Film
Chaos Walking(2021)
Todd
Film
Venom: Let There Be Carnage(2021)
Peter Parker / Spider-Man (uncredited)
Film
Onward(2020)
Ian Lightfoot
Film
The Devil All the Time(2020)
Arvin
Film
Onward: Magic Gems(2020)
as Ian Lightfoot (Voice)
Film
Dolittle(2020)
as Jip (voice)
Film
Spider-Man: Far From Home(2019)
Peter Parker / Spider-Man
Film
Peter's To-Do List(2019)
Peter Parker
Film
Spies in Disguise(2019)
Walter Beckett (voice)
Film
The Daily Bugle(2019)
Peter Parker
TV
The Kelly Clarkson Show(2019)
1 episode
TV
Avengers: Endgame(2019)
Peter Parker / Spider-Man
Film
Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee(2019)
as Self
Film
The Chef Show(2019)
1 episode
TV
Avengers: Infinity War(2018)
Peter Parker / Spider-Man
Film
The Current War(2018)
as Samuel Insull
Film
Pilgrimage(2017)
Brother Diarmuid - The Novice
Film
Spider-Man: Homecoming(2017)
Peter Parker / Spider-Man
Film
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Additional credits27Show
Non-headline appearances — talk-show, awards-show, panel, and archive-footage credits, kept separate from the main filmography.
- Rubberhead: The Life & Monsters of Steve JohnsonSelf · 2026
- Horror's GreatestSelf - Director, Salem's Lot (1 Episode) , Self - Writer & Director, Fright Night (1 Episode) , Self - Writer, Psycho II (1 Episode) · 2024
- Church's Hollywood MomentsSelf · 2023
- Demnächst auf VHSSelf · 2022
- Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way HomeSelf · 2022
- Million Dollar WheelsSelf · 2022
- Anthony Perkins: Beyond PsychoSelf · 2020
- In Search of DarknessSelf · 2019
- Celebrity InterviewsSelf · 2018
- Hollywood InsiderSelf · 2018
- Eli Roth's History of HorrorSelf (2 Episodes) · 2018
- Isis: The Origins of ViolenceSelf - Host · 2017
- Movies with Ali PlumbSelf · 2017
- A Fan's Guide to Spider-Man HomecomingSelf - Host · 2017
- LADbible EntertainmentSelf · 2016
- Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 ConspiracySelf · 2016
- You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright NightSelf · 2016
- RocketJump Film SchoolSelf · 2015
- 42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious StreetSelf - Director · 2015
- Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Guest (4 Episodes) · 2014
- Islam: The Untold StorySelf - Presenter · 2012
- Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film ForeverSelf · 2012
- Dinosaurs, Myths and MonstersSelf - Presenter · 2011
- Viking ApocalypseSelf - Historian · 2011
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest (4 Episodes) · 2003
- LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest (2 Episodes) · 1988
- Actors on ActorsSelf (1 Episode)
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