Tom Hiddleston is an English actor born on February 9, 1981. He became famous for playing Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). You might have seen him first in the movie Thor back in 2011 and lately, he’s been the main character in the Disney+ show Loki since 2021.
Before all the superhero stuff Hiddleston started his movie career with Joanna Hogg’s films Unrelated in 2007 and Archipelago in 2010. Then in 2011 he acted as F. Scott Fitzgerald in Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris” and appeared in Steven Spielberg’s “War Horse”. He got an Empire Award for being the Best New Actor and was up for a BAFTA Rising Star Award that year. After that, he kept doing cool movies with famous directors like Terence Davies, Jim Jarmusch, and Guillermo del Toro.
Aside from movies Hiddleston also did theater. He started in 1999 with Journey’s End and continued with plays like Cymbeline and Ivanov in the West End. He even won an Olivier Award for his role in Cymbeline and got nominated for another one for his part in Othello. In 2013 and 2014 he acted as the main character in Coriolanus and won the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actor.
In 2019, Tom Hiddleston made his Broadway debut in a play called Betrayal and got nominated for a Tony Award for his performance.
Besides all this Hiddleston also did some great work on TV. You might have seen him in the 2012 BBC series The Hollow Crown or The Night Manager in 2016 where he not only acted but also helped produce. For his role in The Night Manager, he was nominated for a couple of Emmy Awards and won a Golden Globe Award.
| Full Name | Tom Hiddleston |
| Date of Birth | February 9, 1981 |
| Place of Birth | Westminster, London, UK |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Height | 6 feet 1 inches (187 cm) |
| Partners | Taylor Swift Zawe Ashton |
| Children | – |
| Net Worth | $40 million |
Tom Hiddleston Early Life and Education
Thomas William Hiddleston was born on February 9, 1981, in London. His mom Diana Patricia used to work in the arts and his dad Dr. James Norman was a scientist. His family has roots in Scotland and Suffolk. He has two sisters Emma who acts too and Sarah who’s a journalist in India. His family has some impressive ancestors like Vice Admiral Reginald Servaes and Sir Edmund Vestey.
He grew up in Wimbledon and later moved near Oxford. He went to different schools starting with Windlesham House School and then the Dragon School in Oxford. His parents split up when he was twelve which he thinks made him more understanding of people’s struggles.
When he was thirteen he went to Eton College. Then he went to Pembroke College at Cambridge University and did well getting top grades in Classics. While at Cambridge he caught the eye of a talent agent during a play. After that, he went to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art to study acting graduating in 2005.
Career
As Tom Hiddleston continued to perform in student plays he started landing roles on television. He appeared in shows like Nicholas Nickleby’s 2001 Conspiracy 2001 and The Gathering Storm 2002. After finishing drama school he got his first movie role in Unrelated 2006. He also did plays like The Changeling 2006 and Cymbeline 2007. His performance in Cymbeline earned him an award.
Hiddleston did some voice work for documentaries and audiobooks. He acted in various TV shows like Wallander 2008 and Return to Cranford 2009. In 2011, he became famous for playing Loki in the movie Thor. He was originally considered for the role of Thor but ended up playing Loki instead.
In 2010, Tom Hiddleston performed in a special play called The Children’s Monologues. He played a young girl named Prudence. He continued to appear in movies like Midnight in Paris 2011 and War Horse 2011. He also starred in a drama called The Deep Blue Sea 2011.
In 2012, he reprised his role as Loki in The Avengers. He also appeared in a TV series called “The Hollow Crown”. He played Prince Hal and later King Henry V. In 2013 he returned as Loki in Thor: The Dark World. He then acted as a vampire in a film called Only Lovers Left Alive.
From December 2013 to February 2014 Hiddleston played the lead in Coriolanus. He received praise for his performance. He also had a small role in the movie Muppets Most Wanted 2014.
Tom Hiddleston stepped into the gothic horror flick Crimson Peak after Benedict Cumberbatch dropped out. Directed by Guillermo del Toro the film was shot in Toronto starting in February 2014 and hit theaters in October 2015. He also played Robert Laing in the movie High-Rise which came out the same year based on J. G. Ballard’s novel.
In 2014, Tom Hiddleston became the face of Jaguar Cars in their “Good to be Bad” campaign. You might remember him from the Super Bowl commercial “Rendezvous.” He also starred in another ad titled “The Art of Villainy” in April.
He was slated to portray country music legend Hank Williams in the 2015 biopic “I Saw the Light”. Though the film didn’t do so hot critics loved Hiddleston’s performance.
He narrated the 2015 documentary Unity and played Jonathan Pine in the mini-series “The Night Manager” which aired in 2016. For his role, he snagged a Golden Globe.
In 2017, he took a breather but returned to the big screen in “Kong: Skull Island” and on stage as Hamlet. Critics adored his portrayal of the Danish prince.
He reprised his role as Loki in several Marvel movies including Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame. He also lent his voice to the animated film Early Man.
In 2019, Tom Hiddleston starred in the play Betrayal which received rave reviews both in the West End and on Broadway. He even got a Tony nomination for his performance.
Tom narrated Earth At Night In Color and returned as Loki in the Disney+ series Loki which got renewed for a second season.
He joined the cast of the Apple TV+ series The Essex Serpent and voiced Loki in the animated series What If…?.
You might have seen him in The Simpsons short films on Disney+ as Loki too.
Tom Hiddleston is set to star in the Netflix series White Stork and might come back for another season of The Night Manager. He’s also lined up for other projects including a Warner Bros adaptation of Frank Miller’s comic book and an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Richard II.
In 2022, he’s set to star in and produce the limited series The White Darkness, and in 2023 he’ll appear in the movie The Life Of Chuck based on a Stephen King story.
Acting style
In modern British entertainment, Tom Hiddleston stands out as a significant figure. He’s been recognized by Debrett’s as one of the most influential people in the UK. Plus he’s the first official founding ambassador for the British Film Institute. In a fun twist he even won the “Rear of the Year” title in 2016 which honors British celebs with noteworthy backsides. He’s also been praised for his sense of style and charm.
People who’ve worked with him often describe him as incredibly nice and down-to-earth. Even big names like Guillermo del Toro and Stan Lee have called him the nicest guy you’ll ever meet. Directors like Kenneth Branagh have praised his talent, especially his natural way with Shakespearean language. Critics admire his ability to blend emotions like sadness and anger in his performances. Some even compare his looks to those of Pre-Raphaelite paintings.
When it comes to acting Tom Hiddleston takes his roles seriously. For example, he spent nearly five weeks preparing to play Hank Williams in a film even singing several of the character’s songs. However, he’s not a fan of method acting because he prefers collaboration over individual immersion. Critics and journalists see him as a versatile actor with the potential to become one of the greats. He’s known for taking on diverse roles from classic movie star characters to more eccentric ones like Loki.
In 2022, Madame Tussauds New York revealed a wax figure of Loki inspired by Hiddleston’s portrayal in “The Avengers.”
Net Worth
Tom Hiddleston has an estimated net worth of $40 Million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Tom Hiddleston’s net worth comes from his acting career. He has earned a lot of money from starring in movies, TV shows, and theater productions. His success in these roles has contributed significantly to his wealth.
Personal life
Tom Hiddleston has lived in Belsize Park North-West London since 2016. He used to date Susannah Fielding an English actress from 2008 to 2011. They met while working on Wallander. In 2016 he briefly dated Taylor Swift an American singer-songwriter.
Now Tom Hiddleston is engaged to Zawe Ashton an English actress and writer. They met while working together on Betrayal and now have a child together.
He’s done a lot of charity work too. He’s donated things for auctions and supported different charities like the Small Steps Project Starlight Children’s Foundation Cure EB Comic Relief Red Nose Day USA Thomas Coram Foundation for Children Great Ormond Street Hospital Amnesty International and Chance to Shine.
Tom Hiddleston is also a UK ambassador for UNICEF a group that helps people in need around the world. He’s traveled to places like Guinea and South Sudan to talk about hunger children’s lives affected by war and other important issues. He also supports gender equality and donated to the Justice and Equality Fund in the UK. Plus he’s an ambassador for the Illuminating BAFTA campaign helping people get chances in the film and TV industries.
He even played in a charity soccer match for UNICEF at Old Trafford Stadium in June 2023 alongside other famous people.
Awards
Tom Hiddleston did great in movies like Unrelated (2007), Archipelago (2010), Thor (2011), Midnight in Paris (2011), The Avengers (2012), Only Lovers Left Alive (2013), Kong: Skull Island (2017), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). Rotten Tomatoes and Box Office Mojo say these were his best movies in terms of reviews and money.
He’s won a Golden Globe Award and a Laurence Olivier Award for his acting among others.
