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10 things you probably didn't know about Tom Holland

Olivia SinghJun 1, 2020, 20:23 IST

Tom Holland is known for his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

  • Tom Holland is known for his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
  • He's played the webslinger in five total movies and has another "Spider-Man" movie set to hit theaters on November 5, 2021.
  • There are some things fans might not know about him though.
  • For example, the actor had his first kiss backstage at "Billy Elliot: The Musical" and the worst job he ever had was being "a pot washer in a pub."

Tom Holland gained global fame when he made his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in 2016's "Captain America: Civil War," and he's come a long way since then.

The 24-year-old British actor has starred in five total MCU films and a third "Spider-Man" movie is set to hit theaters on November 5, 2021. In 2019, he appeared in two of the year's films that hit $1 billion at the box office, "Avengers: Endgame" and "Spider-Man: Far From Home."

Here are 10 things you probably didn't know about Holland.

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As a child, Holland says he got bullied for learning ballet.

Tom Holland in Toronto, Canada in September 2012. Joe Scarnici/WireImage

Holland had his first kiss backstage at "Billy Elliot: The Musical."

Tom Holland in September 2012. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
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His favorite MCU films are "Iron Man," "Thor: Ragnarok," and "Avengers: Endgame."

Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man." Marvel Studios

Years ago when his acting career was at a standstill, his mom sent him to carpentry school as a backup plan.

Tom Holland at the 2018 Oscars. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
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The worst job he ever had was being "a pot washer in a pub."

Tom Holland at the 2018 premiere of "Avengers: Infinity War." Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

He has a crush on Marvel costar Elizabeth Olsen.

Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch. Marvel
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He got a tattoo of the Spider-Man symbol on the bottom of his foot.

Tom Holland in "Spider-Man: Far From Home." Sony Pictures

Holland said that the worst piece of advice he ever received was from Mark Wahlberg, who told him to "go out and have some fun."

Mark Wahlberg gave Tom Holland advice on "The Graham Norton Show." Leon Bennett/Getty Images
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His all-time favorite movie is "Primal Fear," which was released in 1996.

Edward Norton in "Primal Fear." Paramount Pictures

Holland stole a blue screen from the set of "Spider-Man: Far From Home" and turned it into a cover for his poker table.

Tom Holland in "Spider-Man: Far From Home." Sony Pictures
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