History of Tom Felton in Timeline
"Thomas Andrew Felton, an English actor born in Surrey, is best known for his role as Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series. His acting career began with commercials and his debut in "The Borrowers" (1997). Following roles in "Anna and the King" (1999) and the "Harry Potter" series (2001-2011), he appeared in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" (2011), "From the Rough" (2011), and "The Apparition" (2012)."
September 1987: Birth and Early Life
Thomas Andrew Felton was born on September 1987 in Epsom, Surrey. He is the youngest of four sons born to Peter Felton and Sharon Anstey.
1997: First Feature Film Role
Tom Felton landed his first feature film role as Peagreen Clock in Peter Hewitt's "The Borrowers" in 1997.
1997: Acting Debut in "The Borrowers"
Tom Felton made his feature film debut as Peagreen Clock in "The Borrowers" in 1997.
1998: Voice Acting in "Bugs"
Felton provided the voice for James in the television series "Bugs" in 1998.
1999: Roles in "Second Sight" and "Anna and the King"
Felton appeared in "Second Sight" alongside Clive Owen and played Louis T. Leonowens in "Anna and the King" opposite Jodie Foster in 1999.
1999: Role in "Anna and the King"
Felton portrayed Louis T. Leonowens in the film "Anna and the King" alongside Jodie Foster in 1999.
1999: Audition for "Harry Potter"
In 1999, Felton auditioned for the role of Harry Potter but was ultimately cast as Draco Malfoy.
2000: Guest Appearance in "Second Sight 2"
Felton made a guest appearance in the episode "Hide and Seek" of the television series "Second Sight 2" in 2000.
2001: Critical Acclaim for "Harry Potter"
"Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was released in 2001 to critical acclaim, with praise for Felton's performance as Draco Malfoy.
2001: Breakthrough as Draco Malfoy
Felton began his iconic role as Draco Malfoy in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" in 2001.
2002: Disney Channel's Kids Award
Felton won a Disney Channel's Kids Award for his performance as Draco Malfoy in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" in 2002.
2004: Release of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"
Felton appeared in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", which was released in 2004.
2004: Launch of Official Fan Club
Felton launched his official fan club in 2004, which gained significant popularity.
November 2005: Pride of Britain Award Presentation
On November 11, 2005, Felton and Rupert Grint presented Liz Carnell with the Daily Mirror's Pride of Britain Award for her work in bullying awareness.
2006: Filming of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"
Filming for "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" took place in 2006.
July 2007: Visit to Children's Hospital in Denver
Felton visited Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado in July 2007 for a pre-screening charity event of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix".
2007: Release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"
"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" was released in 2007, becoming the second-highest-grossing film of the year.
April 2008: Felton Begins Relationship with Jade Olivia Gordon
Tom Felton began a relationship with stunt assistant Jade Olivia Gordon in April 2008, which lasted until early 2016. Gordon notably played his character's wife in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2."
November 2008: Appearance on "Adrenaline Junkie"
On November 12, 2008, Felton appeared on "Adrenaline Junkie" with Jack Osbourne, participating in various challenges in South Africa.
2009: Roles in "The Disappeared" and "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"
Felton starred in the horror/thriller film "The Disappeared" and reprised his role as Draco Malfoy in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", which was released in July 2009.
2010: Release of Original Song and Role in "White Other"
Felton released his original song "Hawaii" and played the main character, Ray Marsden, in the film "White Other" in 2010.
March 2011: Appearance in Red Nose Day Comedy Sketch
On March 18, 2011, Felton appeared in a comedy sketch for Red Nose Day alongside James Corden, Rupert Grint, and other celebrities.
2011: Roles in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" and "Get Him to the Greek"
Felton appeared in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" and had a cameo role in "Get Him to the Greek" in 2011.
2011: Appearance in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes"
Felton appeared in the science fiction film "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" in 2011.
2012: Roles in "The Apparition" and "From the Rough"
Felton appeared in the horror film "The Apparition" and the indie drama "From the Rough" in 2012.
2012: Final Appearances as Draco Malfoy
Felton reprised his role as Draco Malfoy for the final time in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1" and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2" in 2011 and 2012.
2012: Role in "The Apparition"
Felton starred in the thriller film "The Apparition", playing a paranormal investigator in 2012.
March 2013: Television Debut in "Labyrinth"
Felton starred as Viscount Trencavel in the television series "Labyrinth", which aired on Channel 4 in March 2013.
2013: Critically Acclaimed Roles in "Belle" and "Labyrinth"
Felton received critical acclaim for his roles as James Ashford in the period drama "Belle" and Viscount Trencavel in the historical miniseries "Labyrinth" in 2013.
2014: Role in "Against the Sun"
Felton portrayed a US Navy airman in the survival drama film "Against the Sun", which was released in 2014.
2014: Felton's Dog Timber Passes Away
Tom Felton's Labrador Retriever, Timber, passed away in 2014.
2015: Recurring Role in "Murder in the First"
In 2015, Felton took on a recurring role as a murder suspect in TNT's crime drama series "Murder in the First".
2016: Film Festival Premieres
Felton appeared in "Message from the King" and "A United Kingdom", both of which premiered at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.
2016: Felton and Gordon's Relationship Ends
Tom Felton and Jade Olivia Gordon's relationship ended in early 2016.
2016: Felton Graces the Big Screen and Small Screen
Tom Felton enjoyed a successful year in 2016, appearing in notable films like the biblical epic "Risen," the critically acclaimed "Message from the King" and "A United Kingdom," which both premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. He also lent his voice to the English dub of the animated fantasy-comedy "Sheep and Wolves".
2017: Roles in "Feed", "Stratton", and "Megan Leavey"
Felton co-starred in the drama film "Feed", the action-thriller "Stratton", and the biographical film "Megan Leavey" in 2017.
2017: Felton Embraces Diverse Roles
In 2017, Tom Felton showcased his versatility by taking on the role of Doctor Alchemy in the third season of The CW's "The Flash," playing a CSI lab partner to the titular character and love interest of Killer Frost. He also portrayed a US Army dog handler in the biographical indie drama "Megan Leavey," based on the life of Corporal Megan Leavey. That year, Felton also appeared in the drama film "Feed" and the action-thriller "Stratton".
April 2018: Felton Joins Sci-Fi Series "Origin"
In a move that expanded his acting horizons, Tom Felton was cast in the science fiction series "Origin" in April 2018, playing the role of Logan Maine alongside actress Natalia Tena.
November 2018: "Origin" Premieres on YouTube Premium
"Origin," the science fiction series starring Tom Felton, premiered on YouTube Premium in November 2018 to mixed reviews.
2018: Series Regular in "Origin" and Role in "Ophelia"
Felton starred as a series regular in the sci-fi series "Origin" and appeared as Laertes in Claire McCarthy's "Ophelia", both of which garnered critical praise in 2018.
2018: Felton Adopts Willow
In 2018, Tom Felton adopted Willow, a black Labrador Retriever.
2018: Felton Meets Roxanne Danya Plit
Tom Felton met South African jewelry designer Roxanne Danya Plit in 2018 while filming the science fiction series "Origin."
2019: Felton Stars in Comedy-Drama "Braking for Whales"
Tom Felton showcased his comedic timing in 2019 with a role in the comedy-drama "Braking for Whales."
June 2020: Felton Cast in War Thriller "Burial"
Tom Felton was set to star in the World War II thriller "Burial" in June 2020, further expanding his repertoire into the historical genre.
2020: Villain in "A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting"
In 2020, Felton played the villain in the family-horror film "A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting".
2020: Felton Navigates Family Horror and Historical Drama
In 2020, Tom Felton took on diverse roles, appearing in the Netflix family-horror film "A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting" and the Dutch World War II film "The Forgotten Battle," which premiered on the red carpet that year and was later released on Netflix in 2021.
January 2021: Felton Joins "Save the Cinema"
In January 2021, Tom Felton was cast in the lead role for "Save The Cinema," directed by Sara Sugarman, joining a cast that included Jonathan Pryce and Samantha Morton.
September 2021: Felton Falls Ill at Golf Event
Tom Felton experienced a health scare in September 2021 when he fell ill during a celebrity golf exhibition as part of the 2021 Ryder Cup festivities in Wisconsin. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
October 2021: Felton Publicly Seen with Roxanne Danya Plit
Tom Felton was first publicly seen with Roxanne Danya Plit in October 2021.
2021: "The Forgotten Battle" Released on Netflix
After its red carpet premiere in 2020, the World War II film "The Forgotten Battle," starring Tom Felton, was released on Netflix in 2021, reaching a wider audience.
2021: Felton and Willow Dress Up for Halloween
Tom Felton and his dog, Willow, dressed up as Harry Potter and a Gryffindor, respectively, for Halloween in 2021.
May 2022: Felton Makes West End Debut
Tom Felton made his West End debut in May 2022 with the play "2:22 A Ghost Story," marking a significant milestone in his stage career.
October 2022: Felton Releases Memoir
Tom Felton released his memoir, "Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard," in October 2022, offering readers a glimpse into his experiences as part of the "Harry Potter" phenomenon.
2022: Felton Welcomes Forrest
Tom Felton added another furry friend to his family in 2022, purchasing a yellow lab named Forrest.
2022: Felton Attends "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts"
Tom Felton joined his former castmates in 2022 for "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts," a reunion special that celebrated the beloved film franchise.
2023: Felton Stars in Thriller "Some Other Woman"
Tom Felton appeared in the thriller "Some Other Woman" in 2023, further solidifying his presence in the thriller genre.
