Tom Felton

Biography

Thomas Andrew Felton, born on September 22, 1987, in Surrey, England, is an accomplished actor best known for his iconic portrayal of Draco Malfoy in the film series adapted from J.K. Rowling's beloved Harry Potter novels.

Felton's acting career commenced early; he began appearing in commercials before making his official debut as Peagreen Clock in the 1997 film The Borrowers. His early work included a role as Louis T. Leonowens in Anna and the King (1999). However, it was his casting in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) that marked the turning point in his career, leading to his participation in all eight films of the franchise, concluding with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in 2011.

In addition to his time in the Wizarding World, Felton featured in the sci-fi hit Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) and took part in indie films like From the Rough (2011) and The Apparition (2012). He showcased his versatility in the historical miniseries Labyrinth and the critically acclaimed period drama Belle (2013). His later works include roles in TNT’s Murder in the First, The Flash as Doctor Alchemy, and the dramas Feed, Stratton, and Megan Leavey, all released in 2017. Felton also starred in the 2018 sci-fi series Origin and appeared in the film Ophelia, earning acclaim for his performances. More recently, he played the antagonist in the family-horror film A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting (2020).