Tom Welling, best known for his portrayal of a young Superman on the TV series “Smallville,” was taken into custody in Yreka, California, for a DUI.

Tom Welling, who famously played Clark Kent/Superman in Smallville, looks almost unrecognizable in recent photos, sparking curiosity among fans.

YREKA, Calif. (TNND) — The "Smallville" actor known for playing Superman had a run-in with the law Sunday and ended up with a DUI. Tom Welling was arrested just after midnight on Jan. 26 for driving under the influence in Yreka, California, according to reports obtained by USA Today. Police said his blood alcohol level was at least 0.08%.

"Smallville" actor Tom Welling was arrested for DUI and having a blood alcohol level that exceeded the legal limit of 0.08% in California on Sunday.

The "Smallville" actor is facing a DUI charge after he was arrested at an Arby's in Northern California this past weekend.

Superman is a role model to many, but Smallville star Tom Welling is coming under fire for tarnishing his legacy as the hero following an arrest in California this weekend for driving under the influence.

Actor Tom Welling, known for playing Superman, was reportedly arrested over the weekend in Northern California for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Actor Tom Welling, who starred as Clark Kent and Superman in "Smallville," was arrested Sunday for driving under the influence in Yreka, California, according to reports.

Tom Welling, who starred in 'Smallville' and 'Lucifer,' was arrested Sunday in Northern California on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Actor Tom Welling, best known for playing Clark Kent/Superman on the TV series Smallville, was arrested for a driving under the influence over the weekend