Tom Holland is an English actor, born on June 1, 1996, in Kingston upon Thames, London. He began his acting career at a young age, starring in the West End production of "Billy Elliot the Musical". Holland gained international fame for his portrayal of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with "Captain America: Civil War" (2016). He has since appeared in several Spider-Man films, including "Spider-Man: Homecoming," "Spider-Man: Far From Home," and "Spider-Man: No Way Home". Holland has also starred in other notable films such as "The Impossible," "In the Heart of the Sea," and "Uncharted". In addition to his acting career, he has directed a short film and voiced characters in animated features.