Thomas Doherty: 15 facts about the Gossip Girl actor you should know

1. Who is Thomas Doherty? Get to know the actor here...

If you aren’t already in love with Thomas Doherty and his perfect jawline, then you’re about to be. The talented Scottish actor is set to star in HBO Max’s Gossip Girl reboot as one of the main characters. From his age and height to his former relationship with Dove Cameron, get to know the actor here. [PA Images]

Thomas Doherty age: How old is Thomas Doherty?

2. How old is Thomas Doherty?

Thomas Doherty is 26 years old. He was born on 21 April 1995. [David Mendez/Young Hollywood/Getty Images]

Thomas Doherty height: How tall is Thomas Doherty?

3. How tall is Thomas Doherty?

Thomas Doherty is 6ft tall, according to his IMDb page. [Jim Spellman/WireImage]

4. Does Thomas Doherty have Instagram?

You can find Thomas Doherty on Instagram at @thomasadoherty. On his grid, you’ll find selfies and adorable pics of him and his girlfriend Dove Cameron, as well as a plentyyyy of shirtless pics. [via Instagram]

5. Where is Thomas Doherty from? Is he Scottish?

Thomas Doherty is from Edinburgh, Scotland. He was born and raised in the Scottish city, studying at Royal High School and The MGA Academy of Performing Arts. He then worked as a waiter and at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. [Bennett Raglin/Getty Images]

6. What is Thomas Doherty's real accent?

Seeing as he’s Scottish, Thomas Doherty’s real accent is…Scottish! Although, he’s pulled off American and English accents in past projects so it’s often a surprise for new fans to hear how he sounds in real life. [PA]

7. Who is Thomas Doherty dating? Does he have a girlfriend?

Thomas Doherty is currently dating 22-year-old Dutch model and actress Yasmin Wijnaldum. Thomas and Yasmin were spotted together in March 2021 and confirmed their relationship in May with their first appearance as a couple at an event. Thomas previously dated Descendants co-star Dove Cameron. [Raymond Hall/GC Images]

8. Are Thomas Doherty and Dove Cameron still dating?

Thomas Doherty and Dove Cameron first began dating in December 2016. They quarantined together during the pandemic after previously having a long-distance relationship. Back in 2019, Thomas told ET Online that Dove was “the one”. In December 2020, Dove confirmed they broke up in October 2020. [via Instagram]

9. Why did Dove Cameron and Thomas Doherty break up?

Dove Cameron confirmed her and Thomas Doherty's break up on Instagram in December 2020. On Instagram Stories, she wrote: "Hi all. We know there have been some rumors and confusion lately about the status of our relationship and we wanted to set the record straight. In October, Thomas and I decided to part ways. The decision was incredibly difficult, but we still have love for each other, and will remain friends. Thank you for allowing us our privacy in this time." [PA Images]

Who does Thomas Doherty play in the Gossip Girl re

10. Thomas Doherty plays Max Wolfe in the new Gossip Girl revival

Thomas Doherty will play Max Wolfe in HBO Max’s new Gossip Girl series – and he certainly looks like a mix between Nate and Chuck, right? Max is described as valuing and embodying "freedom". In the first trailer for the series, we see that Max is all about free love and it looks like he may provide us with some of the more steamy scenes in the show. [RCF/MEGA/GC Images]

11. What TV shows has Thomas Doherty been in?

Thomas Doherty’s most recent TV role was in Hulu’s High Fidelity opposite Zoë Kravitz. He also played Sebastian in Legacies and Sean Matthews in The Lodge. In 2019, he was cast in the Gossip Girl reboot which will hit HBO Max in 2021. [Hulu]

12. Who plays Sebastian in Legacies?

Thomas Doherty joined the cast of the Vampire Diaries spin-off Legacies as Sebastian, a 600-year-old vampire who ends up in the present day. Thomas appears in 10 episodes across season 2. [The CW]

13. Who did Thomas Doherty play in The Lodge?

Prior to his Descendants role, Thomas Doherty appeared on the Disney Channel UK show The Lodge. He played Sean Matthews, a mountain biker. [Disney Channel UK]

14. What movies has Thomas Doherty been in?

Thomas Doherty most notably starred in Descendants 2 and 3 as Harry Hook. He also played Zander in High Strung: Free Dance. [GVN Releasing]

15. Thomas Doherty played Harry Hook in Descendants 2 and 3

Thomas Doherty played the role of Harry Hook, Captain Hook’s son, in Descendants 2 and 3. Thomas also met his ex-girlfriend Dove Cameron (who plays Mal in the franchise) on the set. In an interview with J-14, Dove revealed that their chemistry almost ruined one of their shared scenes. [Disney Channel]