TOM HOLLAND BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, MOVIES & FACTS

Tom Holland (born Thomas Stanley Holland, June 1, 1996, in Kingston upon Thames, London, England) is a British actor who rose from the West End stage to become one of the most recognisable film stars of his generation. Now 30, he first drew attention as the young lead of Billy Elliot the Musical before breaking into film with The Impossible (2012).

His casting as Peter Parker / Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - debuting in Captain America: Civil War (2016) and headlining Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Far From Home (2019), No Way Home (2021) and Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) - made him the defining Spider-Man for a new era. For the previous big-screen web-slinger, see our Andrew Garfield biography.

Tom Holland: Quick Facts

Full Name: Thomas Stanley Holland

Born: June 1, 1996, Kingston upon Thames, London, England

Age: 30 (as of October 2026)

Nationality: British

Occupation: Actor

Years Active: 2008-present

Debut Film: The Impossible (2012)

Breakthrough Role: Peter Parker / Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Career

Tom Holland began as a stage performer, playing the lead in Billy Elliot the Musical on London's West End from 2008 to 2010. His screen breakthrough came with his film debut in the survival drama The Impossible (2012), where his performance as a young tsunami survivor drew wide notice.

His career changed course when he was cast as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, making his MCU debut in Captain America: Civil War (2016) - the launchpad for a run that would make him a global star.

Spider-Man & Major Films

Holland's Spider-Man headlined three solo films - Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) - before returning for Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026), released July 31, 2026, which became a box-office phenomenon with a reported worldwide gross of about $2.5 billion, as reported in our movie post on the film.

Beyond the web-slinger, his film credits include the survival drama Cherry (2021) and the action-adventure Uncharted (2022), and he led the Apple TV+ series The Crowded Room (2023). In 2017 he won the BAFTA Rising Star Award.

Also read: Sabrina Carpenter to play Ginger Rogers in Tom Holland's Fred Astaire biopic.

Watch the Official Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026), courtesy of the Sony Pictures India YouTube channel:

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Tom Holland?

He was born on June 1, 1996, which makes him 30 years old as of October 2026.

Which Spider-Man films has he done?

He debuted as Peter Parker / Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War (2016), then headlined Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Far From Home (2019), No Way Home (2021) and Brand New Day (2026).

What was his first film?

His film debut was The Impossible (2012), in which he played a young tsunami survivor.

Is Tom Holland engaged?

According to reports, he is engaged to his Spider-Man co-star Zendaya - read our Zendaya biography for more.