Clark Kent on Smallville

Tom Welling, familiar to television audiences from a recurring role on Judging Amy, makes his series-starring debut in Smallville as a teenage Clark Kent struggling to come to grips with his emerging super powers.
Born and raised in New York, Welling is fairly new to the acting world. He performed in a few high school theater productions before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a professional career.

His first big break was landing six episodes on Judging Amy, playing opposite Amy Brenneman in a romantic role that drew raves. He landed the role of Kent after a nationwide search for a fresh face to play the part.

Welling has relocated to Vancouver while filming the series. When not working, he enjoys reading, playing basketball with friends and running