Interesting Facts about Tom Felton, the Actor Who Played Draco Malfoy and Will Join the Gandhi Series

Kapanlagi.com - Tom Felton, whose real name is Thomas Andrew Felton, has starred in many films and commercials besides Harry Potter. Born on September 22, 1987, in London, England, this dark blonde-haired man is a British actor born in Kensington, England. Tom Felton's acting achievements and works have brought him numerous prestigious awards.

Tom Felton was raised in Surrey with his mother, Sharon, his father, Peter, and his three brothers, Jonathan, Chris, and Ashley, being the youngest of four siblings.

At the age of 11, he started working in the fishing industry in Dorking. While working, Felton also attended West Horsley's Cranmore School (a boys' school) until the age of 13.

Tom Felton gained popularity through his role as Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter sequel, alongside his co-stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Bonnie Wright, James, and Oliver Phelps.

1. Advertisement Star

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Before getting involved in the Harry Potter sequel, Tom started his acting career by becoming a face in advertisements. He began with a campaign ad as his debut.

In the audition process, Tom stood out among 400 other participants. After that, he also appeared in several other commercials.

Slowly but surely, Tom's career skyrocketed after starting to receive acting role offers. His first step was appearing in a series titled Barclaycard.

2. Former Alcohol Addiction

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Tom narrates how shocked and pressured he felt when he first moved to Los Angeles. Enchanted by the glamorous lifestyle of celebrities in the big city, Tom often spent his nights at bars, drinking alcohol.

He even got drunk on set, disrupting his concentration. Every day, Tom didn't forget to gulp down a few glasses of whiskey, until he eventually got trapped in alcohol addiction. For him, hard drinks were a way to escape from pressure.

3. Entering and Exiting the Rehabilitation Program

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To address his alcohol addiction problem, Tom Felton's manager and former girlfriend once forced him to undergo rehabilitation in Malibu. Tom stated that he immediately went to Los Angeles after being at the rehabilitation center for 24 hours.

Afterwards, Felton decided to voluntarily enroll in a rehabilitation facility in California. However, he felt that he did not fit in with the strict rules there, so he chose to leave. Finally, Tom went through another rehabilitation program that successfully transformed his life for the better.

4. Auditions for the Roles of Harry Potter and Ron Weasley

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Initially, Tom Felton tried his luck auditioning for the roles of Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, but his efforts were not successful. However, luck was still on his side when he was chosen to portray Draco Malfoy, a character that also became one of the core characters in the sequel.

5. Once Arrested for Stealing

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While filming the Harry Potter movie, Draco Malfoy actor was caught stealing adult DVDs from a local HMV store. Despite being only 14 years old, he was only given a warning due to being underage. This incident was never covered by the media.

In addition, he was also once detained for marijuana use, but news of his arrest did not spread in the media.

6. Joining the Cast of Gandhi Series

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Tom Felton has joined the cast of the upcoming Gandhi series, which will be directed by Hansal Mehta and produced by Sameer Nair's Applause Entertainment.

The series follows the journey of young Gandhi (played by Pratik Gandhi), who moves to London to study law and longs for vegetarian food. Felton will portray Josiah Oldfield, one of the founders of the Vegetarian Society of London, whom Gandhi meets while visiting a vegetarian restaurant.

7. Experience Shooting on the Harry Potter Set

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Tom admitted that Chris Columbus, the director of the Harry Potter films, tried to discipline the child actors by imposing a fine of 10 Euros on anyone who disrupted the shooting process. The money collected would be donated to those in need.

During the shooting, Tom wrote that he was closest to Josh Herdman, who played Goyle, and Jamie Waylett, who played Crabbe.

8. Continuing Career Success

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After the completion of the eight Harry Potter sequels, Tom's acting career continued to thrive. In addition to the final sequel, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2, in 2011 Tom returned to acting in the film Rise of The Planet of The Apes. Furthermore, Tom Felton also appeared in films such as The Apparition, From the Rough, and many more.

9. Netizens Also Look for This

What is Tom Felton addicted to?

Tom has been trapped in alcohol addiction. There was even a time when he got drunk while filming, which disrupted his concentration at work. Every day, Tom would drink a few glasses of whiskey, which eventually made him addicted to alcohol.

Who is Tom Felton's girlfriend?

Tom Felton stated that his feelings for Emma Watson are more than just platonic (a strong relationship without any romantic intentions).

What is Tom Felton famous for?

He first appeared on screen in the role of Peagreen Clock in the film The Borrowers (1997) and then portrayed Louis T. Leonowens in Anna and the King (1999). His name became widely known thanks to his role as Draco Malfoy in the film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's popular fantasy novel Harry Potter.

What is the name of Draco Malfoy's wife?

Draco Malfoy married Astoria Greengrass, who later became known as Astoria Malfoy.

Have Emma Watson and Tom Felton ever dated?

Tom revealed that he never fell in love with Emma. However, he praised her in a way that cannot be explained to others.

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