Tom Felton is an English actor who attained popularity after portraying the villainous role of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series, based on J.K. Rowling’s best-selling novels of the same name. His stellar performance in the films earned him the MTV Movie Awards for Best Villain consecutively in 2010 and 2011. His notable works in films include Rise of the Planet of the Apes as Dodge Landon, Belle as James Ashford, and The United Kingdom as Rufus Lancaster. He had a recurring role in season 3 of CW’s superhero TV series, The Flash. In 2018, he was cast as Logan in YouTube Red series Origin.
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Tom Felton Biography
Tom Felton was born on the 22nd of September 1987, in Epsom, Surrey, England, United Kingdom. He’s currently 35 years old.
| Birth Name | Thomas Andrew Felton |
| Nickname | Tom |
| Date of Birth | September 22, 1987 |
| Place of Birth | Epsom, Surrey, England |
| Age | 35 years old |
| Sun Sign | Virgo |
| Profession | Actor, Musician |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | English |
| Residence | Venice Beach, California, U.S. |
| Religion | Christianity |
Family and Education
Tom Felton is the youngest of four boys to English parents, Sharon and Peter Felton. He has three older brothers Chris, Ashley, and Jonathan.
Felton attended Cranmore School in West Horsley, Surrey, UK, and graduated from The Howard of Effingham School in Leatherhead, South East England.
Tom Felton Girlfriend
Tom Felton was in a relationship with Jade Olivia, who worked as a stunt assistant in Harry Potter films, from 2008 to 2016. He is now dating South African jewelry designer Roxanne Danya. They both met in 2018 when he was filming Origin in South Africa but started dating in 2020.
Previously, he dated Melissa Tamschick and Phoebe Tonkin.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 9 inches Centimeters – 175 cm Meters – 1.75 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 68 kg Pounds – 151 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blond |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 10 (US)/9.5 (UK) |
| Distinctive Features | Blue Eyes |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Tom earned his first feature film role in 1997 when he was cast as Peagreen Clock in Peter Hewitt’s ‘The Borrowers’.
His first major role was in ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’, a 2001 fantasy film, which was based on the popular novel of the same name by JK Rowling. His portrayal of Draco Malfoy in the film, an antagonistic character, was largely appreciated by critics and audiences. He reprised the role in other installments of the Harry Potter franchise until 2011.
Television Debut
Felton’s television debut came in 1998 when he played the role of James in the BBC One’s drama series Bugs in an episode titled Pandoras’ Box.
Singing Career
Felton released his debut EP titled ‘Time Well Spent’ in 2008. Over the years, he has released a number of EPs and singles.
Famous For
His first significant work in his career was with the Harry Potter film franchise. The films, which were based on the popular Harry Potter novel series by JK Rowling, were directed by Chris Columbus. It starred actors Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, and Warwick Davis in lead roles, while Felton played the role of Draco Malfoy, an antagonistic character, who is the main rival of Harry Potter.
He is also best known for his appearances in films like The Disappeared (2008), Night Wolf (2011), Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) and The Apparition (2012).
Brand Endorsements
Tom has done endorsement work for companies such as Commercial Union and Barclaycard.
Favorite Things
- Food – McDonald’s
- TV Show – Gossip Girl (2007-2012)
- Romantic Film – The Notebook (2004)
- Car Brand – BMW
- Hobbies – Enjoys football (soccer), ice-skating, rollerblading, basketball, cricket, swimming, tennis, and fishing.
Tom Felton Net Worth
Tom Felton has an impressive net worth of $20 million, which he earned from a career in acting and singing.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Tom-Felton
- Instagram – t22felton
- Twitter – TomFelton
Tom Felton Facts
He began singing at the age of 7 and was a member of four choirs at school. He also used to be a part of the Guildford Cathedral Choir.
His professional career started off when he was young by appearing in TV commercials and subsequently earning roles in television and films.
Tom Felton has two tattoos; a dog on the inside of his right bicep and palm trees on the inside of his right ankle.
From 2016 to 2017, Felton appeared as CSI Julian Albert / Doctor Alchemy on the third season of The Flash.
He is a huge fan of American musician, filmmaker, and singer, Jack Johnson.
In October 2022, Tom released his memoir titled Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard, in which he talks about his acting career, especially the Harry Potter franchise, and also about his struggles with alcohol addiction.