Claim: Tom Welling's full name is Thomas John Patrick Welling, he played Clark Kent in Smallville.
Evidence: Thomas John Patrick `` Tom '' Welling -LRB- born April 26 , 1977 -RRB- is an American actor , director , producer , and model best known for his role as Clark Kent in The WB/CW superhero drama Smallville -LRB- 2001 -- 11 -RRB-.