Tom Holland is best known for his role as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but he has also appeared in several TV shows. His early work on television helped him to develop his acting skills and to gain recognition from audiences.
Billy Elliot
Holland's first major role was in the 2008 West End production of Billy Elliot the Musical. He played the title role, a young boy who dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. Holland's performance was critically acclaimed, and he won the 2008 Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical.
The Impossible
In 2012, Holland starred in the disaster film The Impossible. The film tells the true story of a family who is caught in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Holland's performance was praised by critics, and he earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture.
Wolf Hall
In 2015, Holland starred in the BBC miniseries Wolf Hall. The series is based on the novel of the same name by Hilary Mantel, and it tells the story of Thomas Cromwell, a powerful advisor to King Henry VIII. Holland played the young Gregory Cromwell, Thomas's son.
In the Heart of the Sea
In 2015, Holland starred in the historical drama In the Heart of the Sea. The film is based on the true story of the sinking of the whaleship Essex in 1820. Holland played Thomas Nickerson, a teenage sailor who was one of the survivors of the shipwreck.
The Crowded Room
In 2023, Holland will star in the Apple TV+ miniseries The Crowded Room. The series is based on the book of the same name by Daniel Keyes, and it tells the story of Billy Milligan, a man with dissociative identity disorder. Holland will play Danny Sullivan, one of Milligan's personalities.
These are just a few of the TV shows that Tom Holland has appeared in. His early work on television helped him to develop his acting skills and to gain recognition from audiences. He is now one of the most popular actors in the world, and his future in Hollywood looks very bright.
Other TV Shows
In addition to the shows mentioned above, Tom Holland has also appeared in several other TV shows, including:
- Doctor Who (2013)
- The Graham Norton Show (2017, 2019)
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2017, 2019)
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2017)
Holland's TV appearances have helped to increase his popularity and to raise his profile. He is now one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood, and his future in the industry looks very bright.