Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tom Welling
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Tom Welling made an impact.
Thomas Joseph Welling is an American actor, director, producer, podcaster, and model. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Clark Kent in the superhero drama *Smallville* (2001-2011). More recently, he co-starred in the third season of *Lucifer* (2017-2018) as Lt. Marcus Pierce/Cain. Welling's career spans various roles within the entertainment industry, demonstrating his versatility in acting, directing, and production.
1998: Modeling Career Begins
In 1998, Tom Welling began modeling men's clothing for several popular brands.
1998: Discovered at a Party
In 1998, Tom Welling was discovered at a party in Nantucket by casting director Jennifer Starr for a Tommy Hilfiger campaign and was suggested to try modeling.
2000: Move to Los Angeles and Modeling
In 2000, Tom Welling relocated to Los Angeles and modeled for Tommy Hilfiger, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Calvin Klein while pursuing an acting career. He also appeared in Angela Via's music video "Picture Perfect" as Vía's love interest.
2000: Transition to Television
In 2000, Tom Welling transitioned from modeling to television.
October 2001: Smallville Pilot Airs
In October 2001, the pilot episode of Smallville aired, becoming the highest-rated debut for The WB with 8.4 million viewers. Tom Welling turned down the lead role twice before accepting.
2001: Smallville Debut
In 2001, Tom Welling began his role as Clark Kent in The WB superhero drama Smallville.
2001: Recurring Role in Judging Amy
In 2001, Tom Welling had a recurring role as Rob "Karate Rob" Meltzer in the second season of the CBS legal drama Judging Amy.
2001: Judging Amy Role
In 2001, Tom Welling played karate teacher Rob "Karate Rob" Meltzer in the second season of the CBS legal drama Judging Amy.
December 2003: Cheaper by the Dozen Debut
In December 2003, Tom Welling made his feature film debut as Charlie Baker in Cheaper by the Dozen.
2003: Cheaper by the Dozen Film
In 2003, Tom Welling appeared in the film Cheaper by the Dozen.
2003: Superman Returns Meeting
In 2003, Tom Welling met with director Brett Ratner about potentially playing Clark Kent/Superman in the superhero film Superman Returns, but scheduling conflicted with Smallville.
2005: Cheaper by the Dozen 2 and The Fog
In 2005, Tom Welling appeared in Cheaper by the Dozen 2 and The Fog.
2005: The Fog and Cheaper by the Dozen 2 Release
In 2005, Tom Welling co-starred in The Fog and reprised his role as Charlie Baker in Cheaper by the Dozen 2.
2006: Directorial Debut
In 2006, Tom Welling made his directorial debut with the Smallville episode "Fragile" (5.18).
2006: Superman Returns Film Release
In 2006, the movie Superman Returns was released, it was a movie where Tom Welling was considered for the role of Superman but scheduling conflicted with Smallville.
May 20, 2010: Executive Producer for Smallville
On May 20, 2010, Tom Welling was credited as a full executive producer for Smallville in a press release by the CW.
2010: Executive Producer of Hellcats
In 2010, Tom Welling served as an executive producer of the CW comedy-drama Hellcats.
May 17, 2011: Hellcats Canceled
On May 17, 2011, Hellcats, of which Tom Welling was an executive producer, was canceled by The CW.
2011: Smallville Ended
In 2011, the superhero drama Smallville, in which Tom Welling played Clark Kent, concluded.
2013: Parkland Film
In 2013, Tom Welling was among the cast of the historical drama Parkland, based on the book Reclaiming History: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
2016: The Choice Film
In 2016, Tom Welling appeared in the film The Choice.
2017: Lucifer Co-Star
In 2017, Tom Welling co-starred in the third season of the Fox fantasy comedy-drama Lucifer as Lt. Marcus Pierce/Cain.
2018: Lucifer Role Ends
In 2018, Tom Welling's role as Lt. Marcus Pierce/Cain in the Fox fantasy comedy-drama Lucifer concluded.
2019: Arrowverse Crossover Appearance
In 2019, Tom Welling reprised his role as Clark Kent in the Batwoman episode of the CW Arrowverse crossover event "Crisis on Infinite Earths".
July 13, 2022: Talkville Podcast Launch
On July 13, 2022, Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum launched the Talkville podcast, where they comment on every episode of Smallville.
2022: The Winchesters Series
In 2022, Tom Welling starred as Samuel Campbell in the dark fantasy series The Winchesters.
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