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Tom Welling

 
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Graduated in 1995 from Okemos High School in Okemos, Michigan.

Former model.

Like Christopher Reeve, was not a big Superman fan prior to being cast as Clark Kent, and in fact continues not to read Superman comics.

Named one of People Magazine's 'Breakthrough Stars of 2001'.

Turned down the role of the young Clark Kent twice before accepting it.

Has a pug named Cook.

His shoe size is fourteen.

Played varsity soccer in high school.

Received "fair" grades in high school and opted not to go to college. Instead, he chose to become a construction worker while continuing to live with his parents.

Worked in construction after graduation until he became a model.

Got so into character as Clark Kent one time that when he saw a woman being mugged, he ran over and fought off her attackers. The woman looked at him and said "Wow, you really are Superman" and he just laughed.

Auditioned for the role of Tag on "Friends" (1994).

Father is a retired executive for General Motors and mother is a "home engineer."

Has two older sisters and a younger brother.

Older brother of actor Mark Welling.

Played the role of Joseph/Josephine in "Some Like It Hot" in high school.

Is the second cousin of Reed Nilssen, Swedish snowboarder who received a bronze medal in the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games.

Modelled alongside Ashton Kutcher. The two are good friends.

Can do a voice of Gollum (Lord of the Rings), and a pretty accurate Keanu Reeves impression.

Married to Jamie White (5 July 2002 - present) [2006]