Tom Holland Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Tom Holland

• It is not known whether Tom Holland smokes or not.

• Tom Holland has stopped consuming alcohol since January 2022.

• Tom has three brothers, two of whom are twins named Sam and Harry. Sam and Harry are three years younger than Tom. In 2013, Harry appeared in a biographical film called “Diana.” The other brother, Patrick, is eight years younger than Tom.

• Tom’s Irish heritage can be traced back to his paternal grandparents who were born on the Isle of Man in Ireland.

• In Wimbledon, London, Holland took up dancing at Nifty Feet Dance School, specifically in a hip hop class.

• Choreographer Lynne Page identified his exceptional talent when he showcased his skills alongside his dance school during the 2006 Richmond Dance Festival.

• After undergoing two years of training and successfully completing eight auditions, Holland embarked on his West End career on June 28, 2008. He made his debut in Billy Elliot the Musical, portraying the role of Michael, Billy’s closest companion.

• Receiving positive feedback, he made his debut in the title role during September 2008.

• Holland made his debut TV appearance alongside co-star Tanner Pflueger, as they appeared on the news program airing on channel FIVE for an interview. In the following year, he was also showcased on the popular ITV1 show called The Feel Good Factor.

• To commemorate the fifth anniversary of Billy Elliot the Musical on 8 March 2010, a special event was held at 10 Downing Street. In attendance were four of the current Billy Elliots, including Holland, who had the opportunity to meet with the then UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

• Holland joined the cast of the British adaptation of the animated film “Arrietty” in 2011, which was created by Japan’s Studio Ghibli. He provided the voice for the lead character, Sho.

• In the U.K., Holland portrayed the character of Isaac in the film How I Live Now, which was released on 4 October 2013. Additionally, he starred alongside Ron Howard in the movie In the Heart of the Sea (2015), where he played the role of Tom Nickerson.

• He made his appearance in the TV series Wolf Hall on BBC Two in 2015, portraying Peer Gregory Cromwell. On 23 June 2015, it was revealed that Holland had secured the role of Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War (released in 2016) and Spider-Man: Homecoming, scheduled to premiere on 7 July 2017.

• In the Spider-Man movie, it was revealed that he discovered his casting via Instagram.

• During a podcast episode of Jay Shetty’s On Purpose in July 2023, Tom candidly discussed his views on the film industry, expressing his lack of fondness for it. He confessed, “I must admit, I am passionate about creating movies, but I have a deep aversion to Hollywood as it does not resonate with me. The industry itself is incredibly daunting, and despite my involvement and appreciation for certain aspects, I consistently strive to distance myself from it and pursue a more ordinary life.”<br><br>On the same podcast, Tom also revealed his decision to abstain from alcohol since January 2022. He shared that he reached a point where he recognized his reliance on alcohol and made the conscious choice to remain sober for a month. This initial commitment gradually extended to two months, six months, and eventually led him to completely quit drinking. Reflecting on his journey, Tom expressed how maintaining sobriety for six months brought about positive changes in his life. He found himself contemplating, “Why am I so controlled by this beverage? Why am I so fixated on the idea of consuming it?”