15 things you probably didn't know about Tom Felton

Andrew LaSaneNov 25, 2020, 00:53 IST

Tom Felton is an English actor.Neil Hall/Reuters

Tom Felton is well known for his role in the "Harry Potter" films, but even die-hard fans may not have heard all of these fun facts.
He started acting long before starring as Draco Malfoy, and his first film credit was in "The Borrowers" (1997).
Even though he played a Slytherin for years, Felton himself is a Gryffindor.
This year, he inspired a viral hashtag on TikTok and has interacted with a lot of fans through the app.

Best known for playing Draco Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" films, British actor Tom Felton has been acting since he was 10 years old.

Even fans who watched the actor grow up on screen probably don't know everything about his life behind the scenes.

Here are 15 interesting fun facts about Tom Felton:

He was 10 years old when he appeared in his first film role.

Tom Felton in "The Borrowers." Working Title Films

He's the youngest of four.

Tom Felton has three older brothers. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

The actor, like the rest of us, was intimidated by Alan Rickman.

Tom Felton and Alan Rickman in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." Warner Bros.

Felton auditioned to play Harry and Ron before landing the role of Draco.

Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Warner Bros via YouTube

Jack Johnson inspired him to become a musician.

Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson inspired Tom Felton to start making music. MediaPunch/IPX/Associated Press; Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

There's a sweet reason he hasn't seen the "Harry Potter" films since the premieres.

Tom Felton said he's waiting for a "sacred day." Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

Felton has a puppy named Willow.

Tom Felton's dog is a black labrador. Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images Entertainment

He inspired a viral hashtag on TikTok.

Tom Felton in one of his popular TikTok videos. Tom Felton/TikTok

He's a big fan of the musical "Hamilton."

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Phillipa Soo in "Hamilton." Disney

He has a few mementos from the "Harry Potter" set.

Tom Felton said he still has Draco's Slytherin ring. Warner Bros.

Across all eight "Harry Potter" films, Draco reportedly only had about 31 minutes of screen time.

Tom Felton is well-known for playing Draco Malfoy. Warner Bros.

He's not a true Slytherin, even though he played one.

Tom Felton has said that he's a Gryffindor. Lucas Jackson/Reuters

Felton said his American accent comes out when he orders fast food.

Tom Felton did an American accent for his role on "Origin." Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

He said a stranger tried to adopt him once.

The man legally changed his name to Lucius Malfoy. Kevork Djansezian/Reuters

Roald Dahl is one of his favorite authors, and Felton has narrated a few of his short stories.

Roald Dahl writing at home in 1965. Leonard Mccombe/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images

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