If you do not know Tom Welling by his face, you most certainly know him as Clark Kent from the television drama ‘Smallville.’ Now it is time to focus on Tom Welling, and everything that he has achieved throughout the years, from his early life to his current net worth.
Early Life
Thomas Joseph Welling was born on April 26, 1977, in Putnam Valley, New York; due to his tight-knit family, he has a strong connection with them. He was raised in a more nomadic fashion being relocated from state to state in the United States because of his father’s transfers.
This early life of their meant that Tom kept on travelling from one place to another, a factor that contributed to his flexibility in his later life and especially when he got his job.
It may not be very surprising to know that the young boy who did not have a firm decision to become and actor was none other than Tom. He was even a construction worker for some time and then even did modeling jobs.
Career
Although Welling was not getting any significant roles in films he got his big chance in 2001 when he landed the role of Clark Kent in “Smallville”. This role of young Superman-to-be got him a fan following as well as positively received by the critics.
After they shot the last scene of “Smallville” in the year 2011, Tom did not hesitate to work for TV and movies. He featured in films that include “Cheaper by the Dozen,” “The Fog,” and “Draft Day.” He did TV series of the “Lucifer,” and “Professionals.”
Apart from just performing in movies and series, Tom has ventured into other fields in the television and movie production industry. Garner also attempted at directing still and he was director of several episodes of “Smallville” particularly in the latter seasons.
Tom Welling Net Worth
Now, let’s talk numbers. With his acting career since 1999 and success in his career and also incorporating his earnings from the other projects he undertakes, by the year 2024, it is projected that Tom Welling has a net worth of approximately 14 million dollars.
This huge amount is attributed to his career in acting and more especially his stint with ‘Smallville’ where he was paid roughly $175,000 for every episode in the last ten years. Also, he has been doing modeling from his young age and he has sometimes modeled brands which have definitely contributed to his net worth.
Conclusion
There is no doubt it was hard work with tom welling coming from a construction worker to a house hold name. Even though to many he will be always seen as the easily recognizable Clark Kent, his career has been very versatile. Since his acting career goes on and his work not only in front of the camera but behind the scenes as well, it is evident that Tom Welling’s light in Hollywood will remain glowing.
