Who is Tom Holland's dad​?

Last Modified Mar 7, 2025 07:47 EST
Tom Holland's dad​
Tom Holland with his dad Dominic (Source: Dominic's Instagram)


Tom Holland is the son of famous comedian and author Dominic Holland.


Thomas Stanley Holland, professionally known by the name Tom Holland is an American actor and entertainer who earned worldwide recognition after starring in Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise. The actor has earned various accolades and awards including a BAFTA Award and three Saturn Awards. Among other honors, Tom was reportedly mentioned in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list of 2019, which is a collection of 30 notable celebrities across various fields under the age of 30.


Tom Holland started his career in acting by playing the role of a teenage boy stuck in a tsunami for the disaster drama The Impossible. The film was released in 2019. Holland's performance in the movie was praised by critics and also earned him a nomination for the Goya Award for Best New Actor. Since then Holland decided to pursue his career as an actor full-time, appearing in other movies like How I Live Now and the television series Wolf Hall, among others. Tom received his big break for portraying the role of Peter Parker aka Spider-Man in 6 MCU movies starting with Captain America: Civil War. This was followed by Spider-Man: Homecoming along with its sequels Far From Home and No Way Home.


Who is Tom Holland’s father Dominic Holland?


Apart from being recognized as Tom Holland's father across the world, Dominic Holland is well-known for being a famous English comedian, author, actor, and broadcaster. Born on May 6, 1967, Dominic was born in the city of Brent, London, and was raised as a Catholic to parents Teresa and John Holland. Dominic had started his career in the entertainment field as a stand-up comic doing shows in places like The Comedy Café, Rivington Street, London, and Edinburgh Fringe among others.

Holland made his first television appearance in 1993 in the series Lafter Hours with Harry Hill. He was later seen appearing as a captain in the series “Bring Me the Head of Light Entertainment” back in 1998. Talking about his film appearances, Dominic made his debut with a small role as a schoolboy in the film P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang back in 1982. He is also credited for working in other movies like The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (1998), and Tube Tales (1999).


Tom Holland's dad​
Tom Holland (Source: Tom's offical Instagram account)


Who did Dominic Holland marry?


Dominic Holland married his college sweetheart Nicola Frost, who is a professional photographer by profession. While there is no information on the date the duo got married, it is known that Dominic had first met Nicola at Leeds University, where he was studying textile management. With Nicola, Dominic has a total of four sons who go by the names Tom, Sam, Harry, and Paddy Holland. Among them, Tom Holland is the eldest son and Paddy is the youngest of the group.


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Tom Holland’s father’s age and nationality


Dominic Holland was born on May 6, 1967, which makes him 57 years old as of 2024. Born in the city of Brent, London Dominic Holland is known to be British by nationality.



FAQ about Tom Holland

Yes, Tom Holland has 3 brothers who go by the names, Sam, Harry, and Paddy Holland.

Tom Holland is in a relationship with actress Zendaya.

No, Tom Holland does not have any kids as of 2024.

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