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Thomas Doherty (actor)

Thomas Doherty is a Scottish actor and singer, known for his roles in various popular media. He gained recognition as Sean Matthews in the Disney Channel's "The Lodge" and further rose to prominence portraying Harry Hook in the "Descendants" film series. More recently, Doherty starred as Max Wolfe in the HBO Max reboot of "Gossip Girl" and played Walter De Ville in the 2022 film "The Invitation." His career spans television and film, highlighting his versatility in musical, teen drama, and horror genres.

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Thomas Doherty covers FASHION's March 2026 issue, discussing his 'rebirth'. Paradise Season 2 finale is teased as explosive with unanswered questions. Doherty is also mentioned.

April 1995: Born in Edinburgh

On 21 April 1995, Thomas Doherty was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.

July 2015: Graduated and signed with Olivia Bell Management

In July 2015, Thomas Doherty graduated from The MGA Academy of Performing Arts in Edinburgh and signed a contract with Olivia Bell Management in London.

2015: Worked at Tigerlilly restaurant and auditioned for The Lodge

After his 2015 graduation, Thomas Doherty worked as a waiter at Tigerlilly restaurant in Edinburgh while auditioning for Disney Channel's The Lodge.

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December 2016: The Lodge Renewed

In December 2016, The Lodge was renewed for a second series.

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2016: Cast as Harry Hook in Descendants 2

In 2016, Thomas Doherty auditioned for and was cast as Harry Hook in Descendants 2.

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February 2017: The Lodge Second series began production

In February 2017, The Lodge second series began production.

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July 2017: Descendants 2 Aired

On 21 July 2017, Descendants 2 aired on Disney Channel.

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August 2017: Named one of "The 50 Fittest Boys of 2017" by Vogue magazine.

In August 2017, Thomas Doherty was named one of "The 50 Fittest Boys of 2017" by Vogue magazine.

2019: Appeared in Legacies

From 2019 to 2020, Thomas Doherty appeared in the CW series Legacies as Sebastian.

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2019: Reprised role in Descendants 3

In 2019, Thomas Doherty reprised his role as Harry Hook in Descendants 3.

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2020: Appeared in Legacies

From 2019 to 2020, Thomas Doherty appeared in the CW series Legacies as Sebastian.

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2021: Starred in HBO Max's Gossip Girl

In 2021, Thomas Doherty began starring in the HBO Max teen drama Gossip Girl.

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2022: Starred in "The Invitation"

In 2022, Thomas Doherty starred as Walter De Ville alongside Nathalie Emmanuel in the supernatural horror film "The Invitation".

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September 5, 2025: New York stage debut

On September 5, 2025, Thomas Doherty made his New York stage debut in the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors as Seymour Krelborn opposite Madeline Brewer as Audrey.

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December 2025: Joined Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors

In December 2025, Thomas Doherty joined the cast of the Off-Broadway stage musical Little Shop of Horrors, starring as Seymour.

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