Introduction
Thomas Doherty is a Scottish actor and singer known for his charismatic screen presence, musical talent, and versatility across Disney projects, teen dramas, thrillers, and theatre. He gained international fame with roles in popular franchises and has successfully transitioned into more mature and diverse characters in television and stage productions.
Career
Early Debut: Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Thomas began performing young and trained in music theatre. He graduated from the MGA Academy of Performing Arts in 2015 and signed with a management agency soon after.
Disney Breakthrough: Landed his first major role as Sean Matthews in the Disney Channel musical series The Lodge (2016–2017). He then rose to global popularity playing Harry Hook, the son of Captain Hook, in Descendants 2 (2017) and Descendants 3 (2019).
Television Expansion: Starred as Max Wolfe, a confident and pansexual character, in the HBO Max reboot of Gossip Girl (2021–2023). He also appeared in Hulu’s High Fidelity (2020), Girls5eva (2024), and Hulu’s Tell Me Lies as Leo.
Film Work: Featured in films such as High Strung Free Dance (2018), The Invitation (2022) as Walter De Ville, and Dandelion (2024).
Theatre: Made his New York stage debut in 2025, starring as Seymour Krelborn in the off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theatre (September to December 2025).
Recent Work: Appeared in season 2 of the political thriller series Paradise (2026) in a recurring role as Link (Dylan), playing a rugged post-apocalyptic survivor. He continues to balance acting, singing, and stage performances while exploring new projects.
Family Life
Thomas Doherty was born on 21 April 1995 in Edinburgh, Scotland. He has an older brother named Niall and a younger sister named Rachel, who is a dancer. His parents both worked in banking. He previously dated actress and singer Dove Cameron from 2016 to 2020. As of 2026, he is single and keeps his personal relationships relatively private.
Thomas Doherty Net Worth
As of 2026, Thomas Doherty's net worth is estimated to be around $0.4 - 1 million. He has earned primarily through his acting roles in television, films, Disney projects, theatre, and endorsements.
Notable Achievements
- Breakthrough role as Harry Hook in the hit Disney Descendants franchise, gaining a huge young fanbase worldwide.
- Critically noticed performance as Max Wolfe in the Gossip Girl reboot, praised for bringing depth to a complex character.
- Successful transition to stage with his New York debut as Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors (2025).
- Versatile roles in both mainstream teen entertainment and more adult-oriented series like Tell Me Lies and Paradise.
- Talented singer and performer with a strong musical theatre background.