Tom Felton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tom Felton
Felton at the German Comic Con 2023
Born	Thomas Andrew Felton (1987-09-22) 22 September 1987 (age 37) Epsom, Surrey, England
Education	Howard of Effingham School
Occupation	Actor musician
Years active	1997–present
Known for	Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter film series
Relatives	Nigel Anstey (maternal grandfather)

Thomas Andrew Felton (born 22 September 1987) is an English actor. He started acting in commercials. His first movie role was in The Borrowers (1997). He also played Louis T. Leonowens in Anna and the King (1999).

Tom Felton became famous for playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies. These films are based on the popular books by J. K. Rowling. He was in all the Harry Potter films, from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011). After Harry Potter, he acted in movies like Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011). He also appeared in independent films such as From the Rough (2011) and The Apparition (2012).

Felton has also starred in TV shows. He was in the historical series Labyrinth (2012). He also played James Ashford in the drama Belle (2013). In 2015, he was a suspect in the TV show Murder in the First. He appeared in movies like Message from the King and A United Kingdom in 2016. From 2016 to 2017, he played Doctor Alchemy in The Flash TV series. He also acted in Feed (2017) and Megan Leavey (2017). In 2018, he was in the sci-fi series Origin. He also played Laertes in the movie Ophelia. In 2020, he played the villain in A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting.

Tom Felton's Early Life

Thomas Andrew Felton was born on 22 September 1987. He grew up in Epsom, Surrey, England. He is the youngest of four brothers. His parents are Peter Felton and Sharon Anstey. Tom was interested in singing when he was young. He joined school choirs and was even offered a spot in the Guildford Cathedral Choir.

Tom Felton's Acting Career

Starting Out in Acting (1997–2000)

Tom Felton began his acting journey in TV commercials. He appeared in ads for companies like Commercial Union and Barclaycard. His first big movie role was as Peagreen Clock in The Borrowers in 1997. In 1998, he voiced a character named James in the TV series Bugs. He also acted alongside Jodie Foster in the movie Anna and the King (1999).

Becoming Famous as Draco Malfoy (2001–2011)

In 1999, auditions were held for the first Harry Potter movie. Tom Felton tried out for the roles of Harry Potter and Ron Weasley. However, he was chosen to play the character of Draco Malfoy. The first movie, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was released in 2001. It was a huge success, and many people praised the actors, including Tom.

He played Draco Malfoy again in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002). For this role, he won a Disney Channel Kids Award. Tom started his own fan club in 2004. He met many fans and signed autographs. When asked about bullying, he advised kids to "Tell someone. You do not want to keep it to yourself."

Tom Felton at San Diego Comic-Con in 2010, promoting Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1

Tom continued to appear in the Harry Potter films. These included Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. These movies became very popular around the world. In 2005, he made a guest appearance in the TV show Home Farm Twins. He also helped present an award for bullying awareness in 2005.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was released in 2007. It was one of the highest-grossing films that year. Tom visited a Children's Hospital in Denver in 2007 for a special screening of the movie. In 2011, he appeared in a comedy sketch for Red Nose Day.

In 2008, Tom Felton took part in challenges in South Africa for a TV show. He did a bungee jump and came face-to-face with great white sharks. He also acted in the horror movie The Disappeared (2009). Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was released in 2009. Critics noted how Tom's character, Draco, became more complex in this film.

In 2010, Tom released his song "Hawaii" through his own record label. He also had a small role in the movie Get Him to the Greek (2010). In 2011, he played Dodge Landon in the science-fiction film Rise of the Planet of the Apes. He also played a paranormal investigator in The Apparition (2012). Tom played Draco Malfoy for the last time in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. He won two MTV Movie Awards for Best Villain for his role as Draco Malfoy.

During the filming of Harry Potter, Tom and actress Emma Watson (who played Hermione Granger) became very good friends. Emma Watson even called them "soulmates" in the foreword to Tom's book.

Projects After Harry Potter (2012–2021)

Tom Felton at the premiere of Belle in 2013

Tom Felton has also released music. He posted several music videos on YouTube. He has released EPs like Time Well Spent and In Good Hands. Many of his songs are available on iTunes.

In 2012, Tom appeared in the horror film The Apparition. He also starred in the independent drama From the Rough. In 2013, he played James Ashford in the movie Belle. This film received good reviews. He also starred in Thérèse (2013). Tom played Viscount Trencavel in the TV miniseries Labyrinth in 2013. In 2014, he was in the survival drama Against the Sun.

In 2015, Tom Felton had a recurring role in the TV show Murder in the First. He played a Silicon Valley worker who was a murder suspect. In 2016, he was in the successful movie Risen. He also appeared in Message from the King and A United Kingdom. From 2016 to 2017, he played Doctor Alchemy in the third season of The Flash. He played a dog handler in the biographical drama Megan Leavey (2017). That same year, he was in the drama Feed and the action-thriller Stratton.

Tom Felton in September 2015

In 2018, Tom was cast in the science fiction series Origin. He played Logan Maine in the show. He also played Laertes in the movie Ophelia. In 2019, he appeared in the comedy-drama Braking for Whales. In 2020, he was in the Netflix family-horror movie A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting. He also played a British soldier in the Dutch World War II film The Forgotten Battle, which was released on Netflix in 2021.

In 2020, it was announced that Tom would star in the war thriller Burial. He was also confirmed to star in Canyon Del Muerto, playing archaeologist Earl H. Morris. In 2021, Tom was cast in the lead role in Save The Cinema. This movie tells the true story of Liz Evans, who campaigned to save a theater in Wales.

Recent Work (2022–Present)

In early 2022, Tom Felton was part of the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts TV special. He reunited with his Harry Potter co-stars like Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson. In May 2022, Tom made his debut in London's West End in the play 2:22 A Ghost Story.

In October 2022, Tom Felton published his memoir, Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard. This book talks about his acting career, especially his time in the Harry Potter series. The book became a number one best-seller on The New York Times list. Emma Watson wrote the introduction for his book.

Tom appeared in the thriller Some Other Woman in 2023. He is also set to star in the upcoming sci-fi/action film Altered. He will also appear as Josiah Oldfield in the Indian TV series Gandhi. In June 2025, it was announced that Tom Felton would play Draco Malfoy again. He will be in the Broadway stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in autumn 2025. He also presented at the 2025 Tony Awards ceremony.

Tom Felton's Personal Life

Tom Felton at Fan Expo in 2011

Tom Felton was in a relationship with stunt assistant Jade Olivia Gordon from 2008 to 2016. Jade even played his character's wife, Astoria Greengrass, in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. Even though fans often wondered, Tom and Emma Watson have always been just good friends.

Tom had a Labrador Retriever dog named Timber, who passed away in 2014. In 2018, he adopted another black Labrador named Willow. For Halloween in 2021, Tom dressed up as Harry Potter. He also dressed Willow in a Gryffindor outfit. Besides Willow, he has a yellow Labrador named Forrest, adopted in 2022.

In September 2021, Tom felt unwell during a celebrity golf event. He was taken to a hospital. He later said it was due to jet lag and being very tired.

Filmography

Film Roles

Key

Denotes films that have not yet been released

Television Roles

Theatre Performances

Video Game Voice Roles

Music Videos

Theme Park Attractions

Discography

EPs

• Time Well Spent (2008)
• All I Need (2008)
• In Good Hands (2009)
• Hawaii (2011)
• YoOHoO (2021)
• ReD (2024)
• ORaNgE (2024)
• YelLoW (2024)

Singles

• "Silhouettes in Sunsets" (2008)
• "Time Isn't Healing" (2008)
• "If You Could Be Anywhere" (2010)
• "hOLDing on" (2021)

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Tom Felton para niños

• List of Harry Potter films cast members