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Tom Holland (actor) Real Name: Thomas Stanley Holland

Not to be confused with Tom Holland (filmmaker). See also: Tom Holland (disambiguation).

Tom Holland → Thomas Stanley Holland

Tom Holland, the British actor who plays Spider-Man, was born Thomas Stanley Holland on June 1, 1996, in Kingston upon Thames, London, England.

Known as
Tom Holland (actor)
Real name
Thomas Stanley Holland
Born
June 1, 1996
Birthplace
Kingston upon Thames, London, England
Category
Actors
Tom Holland, the actor, at a New York film premiere in 2026
Tom Holland at a New York premiere, July 2026. Photo: PhilipRomano / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Quick Facts

Career Snapshot

  • Trained for two years before playing the title role in Billy Elliot the Musical in London's West End, 2008 to 2010 (Wikipedia).
  • Won acclaim in the disaster drama The Impossible (2012), earning the National Board of Review Award for Breakthrough Performance (Wikipedia).
  • Became internationally known playing Spider-Man in Marvel films (Britannica).

FAQ

What is Tom Holland's real name?

Tom Holland's real name is Thomas Stanley Holland (Britannica, Biography.com).

When and where was Tom Holland born?

Tom Holland was born on June 1, 1996, in Kingston upon Thames, London, England (Britannica, Biography.com).

Is Tom Holland the actor the same person as Tom Holland the filmmaker?

No. Tom Holland the actor (Thomas Stanley Holland, born 1996) is the British actor who plays Spider-Man. Tom Holland the filmmaker (Thomas Lee Holland, born 1943) is the American director of Fright Night and Child's Play.

Who are Tom Holland's parents?

His mother is photographer Nicola Holland and his father is comedian and author Dominic Holland (Britannica).

Sources

  1. Britannica: Tom Holland
  2. Biography.com: Tom Holland
  3. Wikipedia: Tom Holland
  4. Wikimedia Commons: photo credit