Peter Felton: Where Is Tom Felton’s Father Now?

Peter Felton is the father of English actor Thomas Andrew Felton commonly known as Tom Felton. Peter’s son Tom is best known for his role as Draco Malfoy in the film adaptations of the Harry Potter fantasy novels by J. K. Rowling. He often plays villainous or mischievous characters. He has made his mark in the movie industry and is one of the most successful and well-known actors.

Peter Felton: Bio Summary

Who Is Tom Felton’s Father, Peter Felton?

Peter Felton is widely known as the father of Tom Felton. Details relating to his birth such as his date of birth are unknown. He is believed to have been born in England. His father’s name is Frederick A. Felton while his mother’s name is Heather Wingfield. Frederick was born in Hastings, Sussex, England. Peter may have siblings but their information is not available to the public.

Peter Felton has not provided details of his life as a child. Where he attended school and his educational qualifications are not known. He reportedly worked as a Capital Program Manager at Cisco Systems. He met Sharon Anstey and fell in love with her but how he met her for the first time is not known. How long the two dated is also not publicly known.

After dating for some time, Peter Felton and his sweetheart Sharon Anstey took their relationship to the next level and got married. They eventually welcomed four children, all sons. Their children are Jonathan Felton, Thomas Andrew Felton (Tom Felton), Ashley Felton, and Chris Felton. The then couple raised their children with love and care.

The youngest of their four sons, Tom Felton has shared that the family are big campers. “My dad had a massive blue people carrier, so every year my parents, three brothers and I would all make the journey to Eurocamp in France. We broke down a lot on those trips; one time we had to go back all the way to the UK without a working clutch,” Tom revealed.

However, Tom has made it known that he was the “runt of the pack” or “maggot” as his brothers affectionately called him while growing up. According to The Guardian, Peter Felton was a civil engineer who was traveling most of the time while his wife Sharon Anstey looked after their children although she did multiple jobs.

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Peter Felton and Sharon Anstey’s marriage had ups and downs. Unfortunately, they reached a point where staying married was no longer a choice. They couldn’t save their marriage so they got divorced. After the divorce, it is unknown if Peter has remarried or not. He has stayed away from the spotlight.

Peter Felton’s Four Sons

Peter Felton is the father of four children from his marriage to Sharon Anstey. His sons are now adults. His son Jonathan Felton became a chiropractor. He used to own Working Well Chiropractic. Chris Felton is a businessman. He runs Dorking Domestic Appliances with his mother. He and his brother Tom Felton are founders of the World Junior Carp Tournament, the competitive fishing for teenagers.

Peter Felton’s son Ashley Felton works as a yard manager at CEVA Logistics in Melbourne, Australia. Tom Felton is an actor and musician. He was featured in adverts for companies such as Commercial Union and Barclaycard. He made his screen debut in the role of Peagreen Clock in The Borrowers (1997). He played the role of Louis T. Leonowens in Anna and the King (1999).

Peter Felton’s son Tom Felton landed a role in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001). He is best known for playing Draco Malfoy in the film adaptations of the Harry Potter fantasy novels by J. K. Rowling. He has appeared in films including From the Rough, Belle, In Secret, Message from the King, Risen, Against the Sun, A United Kingdom, and Stratton.

Tom appeared as Julian Albert in episodes of The Flash. He played roles in the films Feed, Ophelia, Braking for Whales, Save the Cinema, A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting, Burial, and Some Other Woman. He also appeared in episodes of the series Origin. In 2022, he made his West End theatre debut in London, in the play 2:22 A Ghost Story.

Tom published a memoir, Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard. He is one of the founding owners and talent of Six String Productions, a recording company devoted to signing young musical artists overlooked by the major recording industry.

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Where Is Tom Felton’s Father Now?

Peter Felton’s whereabouts remain unknown. He has avoided the spotlight and prefers a low-key life. He did not involve himself in any controversies. He is not active on any social media handles. Per a source, he died in December 2021 after a lengthy struggle with cancer.