Tom Cavanagh
Tom Cavanagh is a Canadian actor and former sitcom lead born in Ottawa, Ontario, who built an eclectic television résumé before landing his most memorable role. After starring in his own short-lived series 'Ed' in the early 2000s, he found lasting fame as the various incarnations of Harrison Wells on The CW's 'The Flash', playing multiple versions of the character across timelines and parallel universes. The role showcased his range in ways few actors get to demonstrate within a single series. Cavanagh remains best known to modern audiences for that ongoing multi-role performance.
Tom Cavanagh
27 Movies
30 Series
Tom Cavanagh is a Canadian actor and former sitcom lead born in Ottawa, Ontario, who built an eclectic television résumé before landing his most memorable role. After starring in his own short-lived series 'Ed' in the early 2000s, he found lasting fame as the various incarnations of Harrison Wells on The CW's 'The Flash', playing multiple versions of the character across timelines and parallel universes. The role showcased his range in ways few actors get to demonstrate within a single series. Cavanagh remains best known to modern audiences for that ongoing multi-role performance.
Movies
Plays Pastor Rizzo
Don't Move
2026
Plays Ranger Smith
Yogi Bear
2010
Plays Slim
Christmas Dreams
2009
Plays Simon, Patient #1
Magic in the Water
1995
Plays Zell
400 Days
2015
Plays Dad
How to Eat Fried Worms
2006
Plays Gordon Tweedy
Corrective Measures
2022
Plays George Grieves
Sublime
2007
Plays Snap (voice)
Lucky Duck
2014
Plays Lloyd
The Cake Eaters
2007
Plays Val Duncan
Bang Bang You're Dead
2003
Plays Pastor Spencer
Be the Light
2020
Plays Mr. Drago
The Games Maker
2014
Plays Sam Baldwin
Gray Matters
2007
Director
Plays Tom
Tom and Grant
2018
Plays Mal Downey
Alchemy
2005
Plays Barry Bergman
Two Weeks
2006
Plays Eric McNally
Breakfast with Scot
2007
Plays Darkman
Sidekick
2016
Plays Henry Warner
Love & Debt
2019
Plays Ron Spencer
The Birder
2013
Plays Beam
Bitcon
2022
Plays Joey
Mask of Death
1996
Plays Tim Jonas
Profile for Murder
1996
Plays Harry
Something More
2000
TV Shows
Director
Plays Harrison 'Nash' Wells
The Flash
2014
Director
Plays Ed Stevens
Ed
2000
Plays Self - Host
Hey Yahoo!
2023
Plays Conner
Trust Me
2009
Plays Paul Krause
Jake and The Kid
1995
Plays Dan Dorian
Scrubs
2001
Plays Jeremy Stone
Eli Stone
2008
Plays Doug Boyce
Providence
1999
Plays Jack
You're Killing Me
2026
Plays Kingston Tanner
The Following
2013
Plays Tom Ferrell
Love Monkey
2006
Plays Dr. Harry Wells / Eobard Thawne / Reverse-Flash
Supergirl
2015
Plays Dave Reichert
The Capture of the Green River Killer
2008
Plays Howard
Sports Night
1998
Plays Dr. Harry Wells / Eobard Thawne / Reverse-Flash
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
2016
Plays Carl Toman
The Outer Limits
1995
Plays Mickey Patrick
Blue Bloods
2010
Plays Jack O'Malley
Royal Pains
2009
Plays Phillip
FBI
2018
Plays Glenn Shaw
Mistletoe Murders
2024
Plays Charles Bennett
Viper
1994
Plays Bruce
Oh, Grow Up
1999
Plays Director
Catwalk
1992
Plays Frank
Undateable
2014
Plays Charles Kremp
The Goldbergs
2013
Director
Plays Gordon Godfrey
Superman & Lois
2021
Plays Director (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Bill Collins
The Sentinel
1996
Latest Trailers
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Don't Move
Full Filmography
Don't Move
Pastor Rizzo
2026
Film
You're Killing Me
Jack · 6 episodes
2026–
TV
Mistletoe Murders
Glenn Shaw · 2 episodes
2024–
TV
Hey Yahoo!
Self - Host · 62 episodes
2023–
TV
Bitcon
Beam
2022
Film
Corrective Measures
Gordon Tweedy
2022
Film
Superman & Lois
Gordon Godfrey · Director · 1 episode
2021–
TV
Be the Light
Pastor Spencer
2020
Film
Batwoman
Harrison 'Nash' Wells (uncredited) · 1 episode
2019–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tom Cavanagh and where are they from?
Tom Cavanagh is 63 years old, born on October 26, 1963 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
What are the most famous roles of Tom Cavanagh?
Tom Cavanagh is best known for roles in Yogi Bear, 400 Days, Bang Bang You're Dead.
How many movies has Tom Cavanagh been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), Tom Cavanagh has appeared in 26 movies and 29 TV shows.
What was Tom Cavanagh's first movie?
The career of Tom Cavanagh began with Other Women's Children (1993).
What is Tom Cavanagh's most recent movie or series?
Tom Cavanagh's most recent release is What If Christmas, which premiered on October 25, 2026.
What TV shows has Tom Cavanagh appeared in?
On television, Tom Cavanagh has appeared in The Flash, Arrow, Supergirl, Superman & Lois.
Tom Cavanagh
1963-10-26 · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Thomas Cavanagh is a European-Canadian businessman, entrepreneur and film and television actor, producer, director and game show host. He was born on October 26th, 1963 in Ottawa, Ontario, the second-oldest of five children. His close-knit family moved to Ghana when Tom was six. His father educated teachers there. The family moved back to Canada before Tom started high school (which he attended in southern Quebec). Tom went to Queens University in Kingston, Ontario where he played on the basketball team and graduated with degrees in English, Biology, and Education. His interest in theater grew when he was cast as the lead Danny Zuko in a Canadian "Grease". In his spare time he likes to play guitar and participate in a variety of sports.