Thomas Doherty is a Scottish actor and singer who gained widespread attention for his portrayal of Harry Hook in the Disney Channel Original Movies Descendants 2 and Descendants 3. Born on April 21, 1995, in Edinburgh, Scotland, the actor is also known for working in TV shows like The Lodge, Legacies, and Gossip Girl. He has amassed over 4.3 million followers on Instagram. From his early life to his career to his dating history, here’s everything you need to know about the Gossip Girl star Thomas Doherty.
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Thomas Doherty Biography
Birth Name
Thomas Anthony Doherty
Nick Name
Thomas
Born
April 21, 1995
Age
27 years old
Birth Place
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Birth Sign
Taurus
Profession
Actor, Singer
Nationality
Scottish and British
Ethnicity
He is of Scottish and Irish ancestry.
Family Details
Very little is known about his family except for the fact that he grew up with his two siblings. His older brother, Niall Doherty, is a Soccer player and his younger sister, Rachel Doherty, is a dancer. His parents, Mary-Lou Doherty, and Anthony Doherty were both bankers.
Education
Thomas attended Royal High School in Edinburgh. After that, he studied musical theatre at The MGA Academy of Performing Arts in Edinburgh, graduating in 2015.
Religion
Christianity
Height
6 feet or 183 inches
Body Build
Athletic
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexuality
Straight
Personal Life
When it comes to relationships, Thomas Doherty is well known for having been in a relationship with actress and singer Dove Cameron, who he dated from 2016 to 2020. They started dating each other while filming the TV movie, Descendants 2 and called it quits in December 2020 after dating for four years.
Doherty is currently in a relationship with Dutch model and actress Yasmin Wijnaldum. They made their public debut in May 2021 when they attended an event together.
Career Overview and Net Worth
Doherty began his acting career in 2013, appearing in an episode of the TV series Dracula. He then took on the role of Sean Matthews, his first major role, in the BBC series The Lodge. Waterloo Road and the BBC Three series Being Human.
In 2017, he was cast in the Disney Channel Original Movie Descendants 2, playing the role of Harry Hook. He reprised his role in the 2019 sequel, Descendants 3. In 2018, Doherty starred in the romantic comedy High Strung Free Dance, and in 2022 he appeared in the horror film The Invitation. He also starred in the CW series Legacies, playing the role of Sebastian.
As of 2024, Thomas Doherty has a net worth of $1 million.
Thomas Doherty Facts
Prior to acting, he worked at Tigerlilly restaurant in Edinburgh. During his days off, he used to audition for roles and eventually landed a role in Disney Channel’s The Lodge.
In 2017, Doherty was included in Vogue magazine’s “50 fittest boys in the world” list.
He starred alongside actors Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, and Sofia Carson in the Descendants series.
He played Max Wolfe in HBO Max’s Gossip Girl series, co-starring Jordan Alexander, Whitney Peak, Tavi Gevinson, and Eli Brown.
In 2020, Doherty was cast in Hulu’s High Fidelity opposite Zoë Kravitz.
