Tom Welling pictures and photos

Graduated in 1995 from Okemos High School in Okemos, Michigan.

Like Christopher Reeve, was not a big Superman fan prior to being cast as Clark Kent, and in fact continues not to read Superman comics.

Named one of People Magazine's 'Breakthrough Stars of 2001'.

Turned down the role of the young Clark Kent twice before accepting it.

Has a pug named Cook.

His shoe size is fourteen.

Played varsity soccer in high school.

Received "fair" grades in high school and opted not to go to college. Instead, he chose to become a construction worker while continuing to live with his parents.

Worked in construction after graduation until he became a model.

After seeing a woman being mugged, he ran over and fought off her attackers. The woman looked at him and said "Wow, you really are Superman" after which he laughed.

Auditioned for the role of Tag on "Friends" (1994).

Father is a retired executive for General Motors and mother is a "home engineer."

Older brother of actor Mark Welling. He also has two older sisters.

Played the role of Joseph/Josephine in "Some Like It Hot" in high school.

Modeled alongside Ashton Kutcher. The two are good friends.

Can do a voice of Gollum (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)), and a pretty accurate Keanu Reeves impression.

Favorite celebrities: Bob Saget, Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, Robert De Niro, Steve Martin and Jerry Seinfeld.

Favorite movie: Mutiny on the Bounty (1935).

Attended Salesianum School in Wilmington, Delaware, for his freshman year of high school.

Is part Native American.

Was on Stephenie Meyer's wish list to play Emmett Cullen before casting even began for the movie Twilight.