Tom William Hiddleston is an actor, producer, and musical artist from England. In the 2011 picture ‘Thor,’ he played supervillain ‘Loki,’ the villainous sibling of the title character. In flicks like ‘The Avengers,’ ‘Thor: The Dark World,’ ‘Thor: Ragnarok,’ ‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ he reprised his role as ‘Loki.’ Early in his career, he starred in popular TV episodes including ‘The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby,’ which was based on Charles Dickens’ renowned novel ‘Nicholas Nickleby.’ In the biographical TV film ‘The Gathering Storm,’ he played ‘Randolph Churchill,’ Winston Churchill’s son. He gradually gained more major roles, and after playing ‘Loki’ in the film ‘Thor,’ he reached the pinnacle of his career. He has received numerous major honors during his career, including the ‘Laurence Olivier Award’ for ‘Best Newcomer’ for his part in the classic play ‘Cymbeline,’ which was written by the popular English poet and playwright, William Shakespeare. Hiddleston is also well-known for his charitable endeavors. In 2013, he traveled to Guinea to help mothers and children. He also raised awareness about topics like starvation and malnutrition. Debrett’s 2017 list of the ‘Most Influential People in the UK’ included Hiddleston’s name.
Childhood and Adolescence
Thomas William ‘Tom’ Hiddleston was born in Westminster, London, England, on February 9, 1981. His father, James Norman Hiddleston, was a physical scientist, and his mother, Diana Patricia Hiddleston, was a cultural administrator. His father is from Scotland, and his mother is from England. His parents split when he was only 12 years old, which was unfortunate.
He is the younger of two sisters. His younger sister, Emma, went on to become an actress, while his older sister, Sarah, is a journalist in India.
He went to ‘Eton College,’ then to ‘Pembroke College.’ He began participating in theater performances during his college years, heavily influenced by his mother’s passion for performing. He subsequently decided to pursue acting at the ‘Royal Academy of Dramatic Art’ (RADA). He received his diploma from ‘RADA’ in 2005.
Career of Tom Hiddleston
Tom Hiddleston began performing while still in high school. In 2001, he starred in Stephen Whittaker’s television rendition of ‘Nicholas Nickleby.’ He also appeared in the film ‘Conspiracy’ in the same year. The following year, he portrayed Winston Churchill’s son in the television film “The Gathering Storm.”
In 2006, he made his cinematic debut in the British drama ‘Unrelated.’ The film was directed by Joanna Hogg and starred him in the lead role. His sister Emma Hiddleston, as well as Kathryn Worth, Mary Roscoe, and David Rintoul, appeared in the picture. Several accolades were given to the film.
Hiddleston went on to star in a number of plays, including ‘The Challenging’ (2006), ‘Cymbeline’ (2007), and ‘Othello’ (2008). (2008). Critics praised his portrayal in ‘Cymbeline,’ and he was awarded the ‘Laurence Olivier Award’ for ‘Best Newcomer in a Play’ for his outstanding performance.
In 2011, he starred in the American superhero film ‘Thor,’ based on the same-named ‘Marvel Comics’ character. Kenneth Branagh directed the picture, which starred Hiddleston as the supervillain ‘Loki.’ The film was a commercial success, and Hiddleston gained international recognition as a result of it.
In the same year, he participated in Woody Allen’s fantasy comedy film ‘Midnight in Paris,’ in which he played a supporting role. The film was a commercial success and received numerous honors, including a ‘Oscar.’
In 2012, he starred in ‘The Avengers,’ a superhero picture based on the same-named ‘Marvel Comics’ superhero team. Hiddleston reprised his role as the supervillain ‘Loki’ in the film, which was directed by Joss Whedon. In the film, Loki, Thor’s brother and arch-enemy, is seen pursuing his aim of conquering the entire planet. The film was a huge commercial success, grossing about $1.5 billion worldwide.
In the 2013 film ‘Thor: The Dark World,’ Hiddleston reprised his role as ‘Loki.’ The picture, directed by Alan Taylor, was a commercial success. In the same year, he also starred in Shakespeare’s ‘Coriolanus,’ in which he portrayed the lead part.
Hiddleston has also starred in films such as ‘I Saw the Light’ (2015) and ‘Kong: Skull Island’ over the years (2017).
Tom has been reprising his role as Loki in ‘Marvel’ films since 2017, including ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ (2017), ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ (2018), and ‘Avengers: Endgame’ (2019). All of the films went on to become box office smashes, breaking and setting records. In 2018, he also voiced the role ‘Lord Nooth’ in the animated film ‘Early Man.’ Tom has been in a number of TV shows and films, including ‘A Waste of Shame’ (2005), ‘Victoria Cross Heroes’ (2006), ‘Darwin’s Secret Notebooks’ (2009), ‘Henry V’ (2012), and ‘Trollhunters’ (2016).
In 2019, the actor is set to make his Broadway debut in a revival of ‘Betrayal.’ ‘What If…?’ and ‘Loki’ are two of his previous efforts.
Major Projects of Tom Hiddleston
His performance in the 2011 American superhero blockbuster ‘Thor’ can be considered his first important and noteworthy part. Thor is the prince of a mythological nation known as ‘Asgard,’ and the film was directed by Kenneth Branagh. Thor is stripped of his powers and sent to Earth in the film. Hiddleston plays Loki, his younger brother who wants to usurp the throne. Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgrd, and Colm Feore also starred in the film. The film was the 15th highest grossing film of the year, grossing approximately $450 million worldwide.
Hiddleston returned to his role as the supervillain ‘Loki’ in the 2012 superhero film ‘The Avengers.’ His performance in the film is widely regarded as one of his most successful and significant. The film stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, and Jeremy Renner, and is directed by Joss Whedon. The film grossed approximately $1.5 billion worldwide, making it the year’s highest-grossing film. The film was also nominated for various accolades and received multiple nominations, including one for the ‘Academy Awards.’
In 2015, he participated in Guillermo del Toro’s gothic romance picture ‘Crimson Peak.’ Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam, and Jim Beaver were among the cast members. It was a mediocre commercial success that received largely positive feedback. Three ‘Saturn Awards’ and a ‘Fangoria Chainsaw Award’ were given to it.
One of his famous works is ‘Kong: Skull Island,’ which was released in February 2017. In the film, he played the principal part of a group of scientists and soldiers on the hunt for a giant creature known as Kong. Jordan Vogt-Roberts directed the picture, which included Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman, and Brie Larson among its cast. The movie was a box office hit and earned excellent reviews.
Critics praised his performance as ‘Jonathan Pine’ in the TV series ‘The Night Manager’ (2016). He received numerous significant accolades and nominations for the performance, including a ‘Golden Globe.’
The critics praised Tom’s performance in ‘Marvel’ films such as ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ (2017), ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ (2018), and ‘Avengers: Endgame’ (2019). All of the films performed extraordinarily well at the box office, with ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ becoming the year’s highest grossing film. It was also nominated for the ‘Academy Awards.’ ‘Avengers: Endgame’ went on to become the highest-grossing film of all time, grossing $2.7 billion worldwide.
Achievements & Awards
Tom Hiddleston has earned a number of prestigious honors over the course of his career. Some of them include the ‘Laurence Olivier Award’ for ‘Best Newcomer in a Play’ for his role in ‘Cymbeline’ in 2008, the ‘Empire Award’ for ‘Best Male Newcomer’ for his role in the film ‘Thor’ in 2012, the ‘MTV Movie Award’ for ‘Best Villain’ for his role in the film ‘The Avengers’ in 2013, and the ‘Evening Standard Theatre Award’ for ‘ In 2016, he was nominated for a ‘Golden Globe’ award in the category of ‘Best Actor’ for the series ‘The Night Manager.’ He was also nominated for a ‘Primetime Emmy’ for the same.
Personal Experiences of Tom Hiddleston
Tom Hiddleston presently resides in North-West London’s Belsize Park neighborhood. Susannah Fielding, a British actress, was his girlfriend. Jane Arthy, a record executive, was his girlfriend. In 2016, he dated Taylor Swift, a musician.
He is well-known for his charitable endeavors, and he is involved in various UNICEF projects. He went to Guinea in 2013 to aid the poor and raise awareness about issues such as starvation and malnutrition.
He is the ambassador for the ‘Illuminating BAFTA Campaign,’ which assists newcomers in finding jobs in film, television, and games. He was mentioned as a donor to the ‘Justice and Equality Fund,’ the UK equivalent of the ‘Time’s Up Movement.’
Estimated Net Worth
His net worth is believed to be $30 million.