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{{Infobox Actor
| name = Tom Welling
| birthname = Thomas John Patrick Welling
| birthdate = {{birth date and age|1977|4|26}}
| ___location = {{flagicon|United States}} [[Putnam Valley, New York|Putnam Valley]], [[New York]], [[United States|USA]]
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| height = 6ft 3in (1.90 m)
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| notable role = '''[[Clark Kent]]''' in ''[[Smallville (TV series)|Smallville]]''<br>'''Charlie Baker''' in ''[[Cheaper by the Dozen (2003 film)|Cheaper by the Dozen]]'' and ''[[Cheaper by the Dozen 2]]''<br>'''Nick Castle''' in ''[[The Fog (2005 film)|The Fog]]''
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| spouse = Jamie White (2002-present)
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'''Thomas John Patrick Welling''' (born [[April 26]] [[1977]] in [[Putnam Valley]], [[New York]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[actor]] and former male fashion [[Model (person)|model]], most famous for playing [[Clark Kent]] on the current television series ''[[Smallville (TV series)|Smallville]]''. Other well-known film roles include Charlie Baker in ''[[Cheaper by the Dozen (2003 film)|Cheaper by the Dozen]] and [[Cheaper by the Dozen 2]]'' and Nick Castle in the 2005 remake of ''[[The Fog (2005 film)|The Fog]]''.
==Biography==
===Early life===
Tom Welling was born in [[Putnam Valley]], [[New York]]. Welling is the son of a now retired [[General Motors Corporation|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 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]], and other print ad campaigns, while pursuing an acting career. He appeared in some commercials and a music video.<ref name="bio">{{cite web | url=http://www.tomwelling.com/index.php?x=profile | title = Profile | work=TomWelling.com | accessdate=2007-01-25}}</ref> Welling's first major acting role was as karate teacher Rob Meltzer, a younger love interest of [[Amy Brenneman]] on the [[CBS]] series ''[[Judging Amy]]'' that aired in 2001. Welling also had a small role in [[UPN]]'s ''[[Special Unit 2]]'' and also appeared in the debut episode of the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]] sitcom ''[[Undeclared (TV show)|Undeclared]]''.
He was cast in series ''[[Smallville (TV series)|Smallville]]'' after a nationwide search for the actor to play [[Clark Kent]]. ''Smallville'' explored the early years of Clark growing up in the times before he becomes [[Superman]]. The [[Smallville (Season 1)#Pilot|Pilot]] aired in October of 2001 and became the highest rated debut for [[the WB Television Network|The WB]], with 8.4 million viewers.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271|71462|1|,00.html | title=The WB Orders More 'Smallville'| date=[[October 24]], [[2001]] | publisher=tv.zap2it.com/| accessdate=2006-10-19 }}</ref> He told ''[[TV Guide]]'' that he originally turned down the lead role twice, but after reading the script, decided to take the job. He was named one of [[People (magazine)|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.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://cwtv.com/shows/smallville/cast/tom-welling | title = Shows - Smallville - Cast - Tom Welling | work=The CW | accessdate=2007-01-25}}</ref> The 100th episode of ''Smallville'' aired in January of 2006 and the series is currently in its [[Smallville (TV series)#Season 7|seventh season]].
In December 2003, Welling played Charlie Baker, the oldest son in a family of 12 children in the film ''[[Cheaper by the Dozen (2003 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 other films as well. He played Nick Castle in ''[[The Fog (2005 film)|The Fog]]'' which was a remake of [[John Carpenter]]'s [[The Fog|1980 film]]. 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]]''. <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bluetights.net/article.php?id=21 | title = On the Set - Bryan Singer | work=BlueTights Network | accessdate=2006-11-20}}</ref> Welling also marked his directorial debut in 2006, with the season five episode of ''Smallville'', [[Smallville (season 5)#Fragile|Fragile]]. He directed a second episode during season six - [[Smallville (season 6)#Hydro|Hydro]]. In April 2007, it was reported that Welling had signed on for an 8th season of Smallville. However, no formal announcement has been made, although it has been announced by The CW that he; along with the rest of the cast (not including Annette O'toole), will be back for a 7th season.
==Filmography==
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*''[[Cheaper by the Dozen (2003 film)|Cheaper by the Dozen]]'' as Charlie Baker
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*''[[Cheaper by the Dozen 2]]'' as Charlie Baker
*''[[The Fog (2005 film)|The Fog]]'' as Nick Castle
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==Television==
[[Image:1Clark_Season_5_Opening_Credits.jpg|thumb|250px|Tom Welling is currently best known for his portrayal of Clark Kent on "Smallville"]]
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*''[[Smallville (TV series)|Smallville]]'' as [[Clark Kent]] (2001-Present)
*''[[Judging Amy (TV series)|Judging Amy]]'' as Rob Meltzer
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*''The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards''
*''The Teen Choice Awards 2002''
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*''Smallville Backstage Special''
*''The Teen Choice Awards 2004''
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==References==
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==External links==
* {{imdb name|id=0919991|name=Tom Welling}}
* {{tvtome person|id=12155|name=Tom Welling}}
* [http://cwtv.com/shows/smallville/cast/tom-welling Tom Welling cast bio on The CW]
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