History of Tom Holland in Timeline
Thomas Stanley Holland, known as Tom Holland, is a celebrated English actor. Recognized with a BAFTA Award and featured in Forbes' 30 Under 30 Europe list in 2019, he has garnered significant acclaim. Numerous publications consider him one of the most popular and influential actors of his generation, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in contemporary entertainment.
1981: The Minds of Billy Milligan Released
In 1981, the non-fiction novel "The Minds of Billy Milligan", which inspired the tv-show "The Crowded Room" was released.
June 1996: Thomas Stanley Holland was born
On June 1, 1996, Thomas Stanley Holland was born in Kingston upon Thames, in south-west London, to photographer Nicola (née Frost) and comedian-author Dominic Holland.
2000: In the Heart of the Sea is based on a book.
The 2015 film, In the Heart of the Sea, starring Tom Holland, is based on the 2000 non-fiction book of the same name by Nathaniel Philbrick, about the sinking of the American whaling ship Essex in 1820.
2004: The Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
In The Impossible, Tom Holland played a teenager trapped with his family in the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
2006: Performed at the Richmond Dance Festival
In 2006, Tom Holland performed with his school group at the Richmond Dance Festival, where he was spotted by choreographer Lynne Page.
June 2008: Debut Performance at the West End's Victoria Palace Theatre
In June 2008, Tom Holland won the role of Michael Caffrey in Billy Elliot the Musical and made his debut performance at the West End's Victoria Palace Theatre.
2008: Secured a supporting part in Billy Elliot the Musical
In 2008, after two years of training, Tom Holland secured a supporting role in Billy Elliot the Musical.
2008: Promoted to the lead role in Billy Elliot the Musical
Later in 2008, Tom Holland and co-star Tanner Pflueger were promoted to the lead role in Billy Elliot the Musical. He performed with tonsillitis on his first day.
2010: Finished Work on Billy Elliot the Musical
In 2010, Tom Holland finished his work on Billy Elliot the Musical, after which he struggled to fit in at school and his GCSE grades suffered.
2010: Played title role in Billy Elliot the Musical until 2010
Tom Holland played the title role in Billy Elliot the Musical until 2010, after being upgraded from his supporting role.
2011: Voiced a role in Arrietty
In 2011, after his work on Billy Elliot the Musical, Tom Holland voiced a role in the British dub of the Japanese animated fantasy film Arrietty.
2012: UK Stars of Tomorrow
In 2012, Tom Holland appeared on Screen International's "UK Stars of Tomorrow".
2012: Film debut in The Impossible
In 2012, Tom Holland made his film debut in the disaster drama The Impossible as a teenage tourist trapped in a tsunami. He received critical acclaim and a nomination for the Goya Award for Best New Actor.
2013: Appeared in How I Live Now
In 2013, Tom Holland appeared in How I Live Now, deciding to pursue acting full-time after his film debut.
2013: Featured in How I Live Now and Locke
In 2013, Tom Holland featured in the drama film How I Live Now and lent his voice in a supporting role for the drama film Locke.
2014: Had a cameo in Billy Elliot the Musical Live
In 2014, Tom Holland had a cameo in Billy Elliot the Musical Live.
June 2015: Signed six-picture deal with Marvel Studios
In June 2015, Tom Holland signed a six-picture deal with Marvel Studios to play Spider-Man, a character he had been a fan of since childhood.
2015: Next Gen 2015
In 2015, Tom Holland appeared on The Hollywood Reporter's "Next Gen 2015", a list of promising newcomers in film.
2015: Directed the short film Tweet
In 2015, Tom Holland directed the short film Tweet and also voiced roles in animated features, including Spies in Disguise.
2016: Played Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War
In 2016, Tom Holland achieved international recognition playing Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War, a Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) superhero film.
2016: Co-starred in Edge of Winter
In 2016, Tom Holland co-starred in the psychological thriller Edge of Winter, his first film without his parents' knowledge.
2016: First appeared as Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War
In 2016, Tom Holland first appeared as Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War, marking his entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
2017: Solo feature as Spider-Man in Homecoming
In 2017, Tom Holland had his solo feature as Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Homecoming. He also appeared on Lip Sync Battle with Zendaya and his parents founded The Brothers Trust charitable organisation.
2018: Reprised role as Spider-Man in Avengers: Infinity War
In 2018, Tom Holland reprised his role as Spider-Man in Avengers: Infinity War, which earned more than $2 billion.
2019: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Earns $1 Billion
In 2019, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker earned more than $1 billion at the box-office.
2019: Expressed views on film industry
In 2019, Tom Holland advocated for more representation of racial minorities and the LGBT community in film and defended Marvel films as "real art."
2019: Forbes' 30 Under 30 Europe
In 2019, Tom Holland featured on Forbes' "30 Under 30 Europe", a list of influential people under 30 years.
2019: BAFTA Rising Star Award and Spider-Man: Far From Home release
In 2019, Tom Holland received the BAFTA Rising Star Award and starred in Spider-Man: Far From Home, which grossed over $1 billion worldwide.
2019: Spider-Man in Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: Far From Home
In 2019, Tom Holland starred as Spider-Man in Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: Far From Home, both films earning over $1 billion. He also voiced Spies in Disguise.
2019: Featured on Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list
In 2019, Tom Holland was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list.
2019: Chaos Walking Reshoots
In early 2019, "Chaos Walking" underwent several reshoots, adding $15 million to its budget.
November 2020: The Devil All the Time watched on Netflix
By November 2020, The Devil All the Time, starring Tom Holland, was the 22nd-most watched straight-to-streaming title of the year, according to a Variety report.
2020: Glamour's Hot, Young & British Actors 2020
In 2020, Tom Holland appeared on Glamour's "Hot, Young & British Actors 2020".
2020: Played against-type role in The Devil All the Time and voiced Onward
In 2020, Tom Holland expanded his acting roles to play against-type roles in the crime drama The Devil All the Time and voiced a role in the animated feature Onward.
2020: Voiced Dolittle and Onward
In 2020, Tom Holland voiced roles in Dolittle and Onward, working with his MCU co-stars Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Pratt, respectively.
November 2021: Publicly Acknowledged Relationship with Zendaya
In November 2021, Tom Holland publicly acknowledged his relationship with his Spider-Man co-star, Zendaya.
November 2021: Voiced Percy Pig and reprised role in Spider-Man: No Way Home
In November 2021, Tom Holland voiced Percy Pig in Marks & Spencer's Christmas food specials and reprised his role as Peter Parker in "Spider-Man: No Way Home."
December 2021: Potential as a top-paid actor
In December 2021, Variety editors noted that after the success of the Spider-Man films, Holland had the potential to become a top-paid actor in the future.
2021: Spider-Man: No Way Home release and grossing over $1 billion
In 2021, Spider-Man: No Way Home, starring Tom Holland, grossed more than $1 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of the year. He also played a role in Cherry.
2021: Discussed Future as Spider-Man
In 2021, Tom Holland discussed his future as Spider-Man with GQ, expressing doubts about reprising the role after turning 30.
2021: Starred in Three Films
In 2021, Tom Holland starred in three films, including "Cherry," where he played a college student with PTSD and a drug addiction, and "Chaos Walking," an adaptation of Patrick Ness's science fiction series.
2022: Teetotaler after Dry January
After feeling dependent on alcohol in social situations, Tom Holland has been a teetotaler since participating in Dry January in 2022.
2022: Played in Uncharted
In 2022, Tom Holland played another action film role in Uncharted.
2023: Moved into Home Together
In 2023, Tom Holland and Zendaya moved into a home together in London.
2023: Starred in The Crowded Room
In 2023, Tom Holland starred in and executive produced the Apple TV+ miniseries "The Crowded Room", inspired by the 1981 non-fiction novel "The Minds of Billy Milligan."
May 2024: West End Revival of Romeo and Juliet
In May 2024, Tom Holland made a return to the stage as Romeo in Jamie Lloyd's West End revival of Romeo and Juliet, which ran for twelve weeks.
October 2024: Launched BERO, a low-alcohol beer brand
In October 2024, Tom Holland launched BERO, a low-alcohol beer brand.
December 2024: Engagement to Zendaya
In December 2024, Tom Holland and Zendaya became engaged.
2024: Holland Created Production Company
In 2024, Tom Holland created his own production company, named Billy17, and landed a deal with Sony Pictures.
2025: Holland Describes the Film as the Best Experience of his Career
In 2025, Tom Holland called the film the best experience of his career up to that point.
2026: Holland Turns 30
In 2026, Tom Holland will turn 30 years old, which he noted as a point where he might not want to play Spider-Man anymore.
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