Tom Felton
Thomas Andrew Felton (short Tom Felton ) ( born September 22, 1987 in Epsom, Surrey, England ) is a British actor and singer. He is mainly known by the embodiment of Draco Malfoy in the film adaptations of the Harry Potter novels.
Life
Tom Felton was born in Kensington, London, the son of Peter and Sharon Felton. He is the youngest of four brothers. At the age of seven he began singing in the church choir and was in the course of time also a member of several other choirs. He lived with his family in Surrey, where he attended a specifically targeted at boys school after elementary school.
Ever since the age of eight was Felton front of the camera. He appeared in several commercials and television series with. He became known in 1997 in the role of Peagreen Clock in the movie A Case for The Borrowers. In 1999 he played Louis Leonowens alongside Jodie Foster in Anna and the King. With the role of magic student Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, he finally became known internationally.
In addition to and after the Harry Potter films Felton was also seen time and again in other projects in supporting roles. So he set in 2010 in the comedy film Get Him in a guest role itself dar. 2011, he took over in the movie Planet of the Apes: the role of Dodge Landon Prevolution.
In 2009 he released his first album In Good Hands, on which he sings and plays guitar. On the soundtrack to the German movie Turkish for Beginners also was listening to his song If You Could be Anywhere.
Filmography (selection)
Film
TV
Nominations & Awards
- 2010: Won: Best Villain as Draco Malfoy
- 2011: Won: Best Villain as Draco Malfoy
- 2011: Won: Best Villain as Draco Malfoy
Others
- He originally applied for the roles of Harry Potter and Ron Weasley.
- For the role of Draco Malfoy Felton had to leave his dark blond hair dyed blond.
- Originally he planned to study fisheries science after finishing school, this idea was, however, in favor of working as an actor again.
- For several years he also makes music under the name Feltbeats.
- Felton German dubbing is mostly Moritz Pertramer.