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* ''Film/TheFog2005'' (2005) as Nicholas "Nick" Castle

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* PrettyBoy: In his ''Series/Smallville'' time, he was absolutely this trope. Now he's more [[SilverFox on the other side.]]

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* PrettyBoy: In his ''Series/Smallville'' ''Series/{{Smallville}}'' time, he was absolutely this trope. Now he's more [[SilverFox on the other side.]]



** Was on Creator/StephenieMeyer's wish list to play Emmett Cullen before casting even began for the LiveActionAdaptation of ''Literature/{{Twilight}}''.

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Before getting into acting, Welling was a high school athlete, and then a FashionModel. He has also been involved behind the camera as an executive producer and a director; [[DirectedByCastMember he directed]] seven episodes of ''Series/{{Smallville}}'' and became one of the show's producers in its last two seasons. He also produced the [[ShortRunners short-lived]] ''Series/{{Hellcats}}''.

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Before getting into acting, Welling was a high school athlete, and then a FashionModel.fashion model. He has also been involved behind the camera as an executive producer and a director; [[DirectedByCastMember he directed]] seven episodes of ''Series/{{Smallville}}'' and became one of the show's producers in its last two seasons. He also produced the [[ShortRunners short-lived]] ''Series/{{Hellcats}}''.

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* SilverFox: His hair has started to go grey in middle-age but he's still very handsome, not to mention [[HeroicBuild extremely buff]].



* SilverFox: His hair has started to go grey in middle-age but he's still very handsome, not to mention [[HeroicBuild extremely buff]].
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** * ''Series/{{Crisis on Infinite Earths|2019}}'' (2019) as [[Series/{{Smallville}} Clark Kent / Superman]]

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Before getting into acting, Welling was a high school athlete then a FashionModel. He has also been involved behind the camera as an executive producer and a director; [[DirectedByCastMember he directed]] seven episodes of ''Series/{{Smallville}}'' and became one of the show's producers in its last two seasons. He also produced the [[ShortRunners short-lived]] ''Series/{{Hellcats}}''.

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Before getting into acting, Welling was a high school athlete athlete, and then a FashionModel. He has also been involved behind the camera as an executive producer and a director; [[DirectedByCastMember he directed]] seven episodes of ''Series/{{Smallville}}'' and became one of the show's producers in its last two seasons. He also produced the [[ShortRunners short-lived]] ''Series/{{Hellcats}}''.
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* ''Film/CheaperByTheDozen'' film series (2003, 2005) as Charlie Baker

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* ''Film/CheaperByTheDozen'' ''Film/{{Cheaper by|TheDozen2003}} [[Film/CheaperByTheDozen2 The Dozen]]'' film series (2003, 2005) as Charlie Baker
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* PrettyBoy: In his ''Series/Smallville'' time, he was absolutely this trope. Now he's more [[SilverFox on the other side.]]
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* TallDarkAndHandsome: As is standard for Superman actors. At 6'3, he's the second tallest to play the role after Christopher Reeve.
* SilverFox: His hair has started to go grey in middle-age but he's still very handsome, not to mention [[HeroicBuild extremely buff]].
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* ''Series/{{Crisis On Infinite Earths|2019}}'' (2019) as [[Series/{{Smallville}} Clark Kent / Superman]]

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--> ''[[Series/{{Smallville}} "Somebody save me..."]]''

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--> ''[[Series/{{Smallville}} "Somebody -> ''"[[Series/{{Smallville}} Somebody save me..."]]'']]"''
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* ''Film/TheChoice'' (2016) as Ryan
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He is a {{tall|DarkAndHandsome}} man, standing roughly 6'3. This makes him the second tallest Franchise/{{Superman}} to date behind Creator/ChristopherReeve.[[note]]He beats Creator/BrandonRouth by mere centimeters, who was 6'2 1/2 compared to Welling's 6'2 3/4[[/note]]

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He is a {{tall|DarkAndHandsome}} man, standing roughly 6'3. This makes him the second tallest Franchise/{{Superman}} to date behind Creator/ChristopherReeve.[[note]]He beats Creator/BrandonRouth and Creator/HenryCavill by mere centimeters, who was 6'2 1/2 and 6'1 respectively compared to Welling's 6'2 3/4[[/note]]
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->''"You know one of the things about going from modeling to acting is it's so much more fulfilling. With modeling, you get your picture taken, which is great, good for you, you know? But in acting, you're able to reach in and show a little bit more of yourself."''
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Thomas Joseph Welling (April 26, 1977) is an American actor, director, producer, and model best known for his role as [[Franchise/{{Superman}} Clark Kent]] in Creator/TheWB[=/=][[Creator/TheCW CW]] {{superhero}} drama ''Series/{{Smallville}}''.

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Thomas Joseph Welling (April (born April 26, 1977) 1977 in Putnam Valley, New York) is an American actor, director, producer, and model best known for his role as [[Franchise/{{Superman}} Clark Kent]] in Creator/TheWB[=/=][[Creator/TheCW CW]] {{superhero}} drama ''Series/{{Smallville}}''.
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* ''Film/{{Parkland}}'' (2013) as Secret Service Agent Roy Kellerman
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* ''Series/{{Crisis On Infinite Earths|2019}}'' (2019-2020) as [[Series/{{Smallville}} Clark Kent / Superman]]

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* ''Series/{{Smallville}}'' (2001-2011) as [[Franchise/{{Superman}} Kal-El / Clark Kent / The Blur / Superman]]

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* ''Series/{{Smallville}}'' (2001-2011) as [[Franchise/{{Superman}} Kal-El / Clark Kent / The Blur / Superman]]Superman]], Young Jor-El, Bizarro, and Clark Luthor


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Emmett was Kellan Lutz. Henry Cavill was the top choice for Edward. My bad. :D


** Was on Creator/StephenieMeyer's wish list to play Emmett Cullen before casting even began for the LiveActionAdaptation of ''Literature/{{Twilight}}'' (which also included [[Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse future Superman]] Creator/HenryCavill[[note]]who was in fact the book author's top choice[[/note]], though neither of them [[Creator/RobertPattinson got the part]]).

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** Was on Creator/StephenieMeyer's wish list to play Emmett Cullen before casting even began for the LiveActionAdaptation of ''Literature/{{Twilight}}'' (which also included [[Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse future Superman]] Creator/HenryCavill[[note]]who was in fact the book author's top choice[[/note]], though neither of them [[Creator/RobertPattinson got the part]]).''Literature/{{Twilight}}''.

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He is a {{tall|DarkAndHandsome}} man, standing roughly 6'3. This makes him the second tallest Franchise/{{Superman}} to date behind Creator/ChristopherReeve.[[note]]He beats Creator/BrandonRouth by mere centimeters, who was 6'2 1/2 compared to Welling's 6'2 3/4[[/note]]



* ''Series/{{Lucifer|2016}}'' (2017-2018) as Marcus Cain / Cain

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* ''Series/{{Lucifer|2016}}'' (2017-2018) as Marcus Cain Pierce / Cain



* IronyAsSheIsCast: Like Creator/ChristopherReeve, he was not a big ''Franchise/{{Superman}}'' fan prior to being cast as the character on on ''Series/{{Smallville}}'', and in fact continues not to read ''Superman'' comics after the show ended.

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* IronyAsSheIsCast: Like Creator/ChristopherReeve, he was not a big ''Franchise/{{Superman}}'' fan prior to being cast as the character on on ''Series/{{Smallville}}'', and in fact continues not to read ''Superman'' comics after the show ended.
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[[caption-width-right:276:No, he's not wearing [[Franchise/{{Superman}} any blue and red costume]] underneath [[SharpDressedMan the tux]].]]

Thomas Joseph Welling (April 26, 1977) is an American actor, director, producer, and model best known for his role as [[Franchise/{{Superman}} Clark Kent]] in Creator/TheWB[=/=][[Creator/TheCW CW]] {{superhero}} drama ''Series/{{Smallville}}''.

Before getting into acting, Welling was a high school athlete then a FashionModel. He has also been involved behind the camera as an executive producer and a director; [[DirectedByCastMember he directed]] seven episodes of ''Series/{{Smallville}}'' and became one of the show's producers in its last two seasons. He also produced the [[ShortRunners short-lived]] ''Series/{{Hellcats}}''.
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* ''Series/JudgingAmy'' (2001) as Rob Meltzer
* ''Series/SpecialUnit2'' (2001) as Victim
* ''Series/{{Undeclared}}'' (2001) as [[TheDanza Tom]]
* ''Series/{{Smallville}}'' (2001-2011) as [[Franchise/{{Superman}} Kal-El / Clark Kent / The Blur / Superman]]
* ''Film/CheaperByTheDozen'' film series (2003, 2005) as Charlie Baker
* ''Film/TheFog'' (2005) as Nicholas "Nick" Castle
* ''Film/DraftDay'' (2014) as Brian Drew
* ''Series/{{Lucifer}}'' (2017-2018) as Marcus Cain / Cain
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* IronyAsSheIsCast: Like Creator/ChristopherReeve, he was not a big ''Franchise/{{Superman}}'' fan prior to being cast as the character on on ''Series/{{Smallville}}'', and in fact continues not to read ''Superman'' comics after the show ended.
* MrFanservice: His characters were [[{{Hunk}} huge]] [[TallDarkAndHandsome hits]] with the female ([[EvenTheGuysWantHim and even male]]) audience.
* StarMakingRole: Playing the pre-Franchise/{{Superman}} Clark Kent on ''Series/{{Smallville}}'' made him a household name.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** Auditioned for the role of Tag Jones on ''Series/{{Friends}}'', which eventually went to Eddie Cahill.
** Was on Creator/StephenieMeyer's wish list to play Emmett Cullen before casting even began for the LiveActionAdaptation of ''Literature/{{Twilight}}'' (which also included [[Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse future Superman]] Creator/HenryCavill[[note]]who was in fact the book author's top choice[[/note]], though neither of them [[Creator/RobertPattinson got the part]]).
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--> ''[[Series/{{Smallville}} "Somebody save me..."]]''

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