Childhood and Education Journey of Tom Holland in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Tom Holland. A timeline of key moments.

Tom Holland is a highly successful English actor known for his leading roles in blockbuster films. He has received a BAFTA Award and three Saturn Awards, and his films have grossed over $9.9 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing film actors. He was also recognized on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Europe list in 2019.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1981: The Minds of Billy Milligan was published

In 1981, the non-fiction novel The Minds of Billy Milligan was published. It served as the inspiration for the 2023 Apple TV+ miniseries "The Crowded Room" starring Tom Holland.

June 1996: Thomas Stanley Holland's Birth

In June 1996, Thomas Stanley Holland was born in Kingston upon Thames, London, to Nicola (née Frost) and Dominic Holland.

2000: Publication of In the Heart of the Sea Book

In 2000, the non-fiction book In the Heart of the Sea was published, which later inspired the film of the same name in which Tom Holland starred in 2015.

In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex (National Book Award Winner)

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2018: Novel Cherry published

In 2018, the novel Cherry by Nico Walker was published, which would later be adapted into a film starring Tom Holland in 2021.

2019: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker grossed $1 billion

In 2019 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker grossed $1 billion in the box office.

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2019: Views on film industry and Marvel films

In 2019, Tom Holland advocated for more representation of racial minorities and the LGBT community in film. He also defended Marvel films against criticism from Martin Scorsese, emphasizing that they are still "real art".

2019: Reshoots delayed Chaos Walking

In early 2019, reshoots for the film Chaos Walking, starring Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley, were delayed, adding $15 million to the film's budget.

2021: Doubtful about reprising role as Spider-Man

In 2021, Tom Holland expressed doubt about reprising his role as Spider-Man after No Way Home, particularly after he turns 30 in 2026, and voiced a desire to see Miles Morales as Spider-Man. He also invested in Dogpound gyms and starred in the film adaptation of Uncharted.

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2022: Participated in Dry January

In 2022, Tom Holland participated in Dry January and has been a teetotaller since, after feeling dependent on alcohol in social situations.

October 2024: Launched BERO

In October 2024, Tom Holland launched BERO, a low-alcohol beer brand.

September 2025: Hospitalized After Sustaining a Concussion While Filming Spider-Man: Brand New Day

In September 2025, Tom Holland was briefly hospitalized after sustaining a concussion while filming Spider-Man: Brand New Day, leading to a temporary pause in production.