Tom Holland is an English actor best known for his portrayal of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Born on June 1, 1996, in Kingston upon Thames, London, Holland began his career as a stage actor, starring in the West End production of Billy Elliot the Musical. His breakout role came in 2016 when he was cast as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War. Since then, Holland has reprised the role in several MCU films, including Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Far From Home (2019), and No Way Home (2021). He has also appeared in other films, such as The Impossible (2012), Cherry (2021), and Uncharted (2022). Known for his youthful energy and impressive acting range, Holland has quickly become one of Hollywood's most popular young actors.