Tom Hiddleston is an actor originally from the UK. The man conquered the audience by starring in the role of the charismatic character Loki. However, there are other projects in the filmography of the talented actor.
According to the directors, the secret of the success of the characters played by Tom lies in the mystery of the actor himself. They are happy to invite a popular and talented man to their projects, providing the opportunity to play any role, be it a romantic vampire or a supervillain from comics.
short biography
The full name of the actor is Thomas William Hiddleston. Was born in 1981. This event took place on February 9 in Westminster. His parents were not associated with either cinema or creativity. Mom was a housewife. She was raising three children - Tom and his 2 sisters. Father is the director of a pharmaceutical company. When Tom was 13 years old, his parents decided to divorce.
Tom has been involved in the creative environment since childhood. In the family, performances were constantly shown in the evenings, the main characters in which were children. This played a role - Tom began to attend the drama club while studying at school. He didn’t quit after going to college either.
Tom Hiddleston was educated at Eton College. After graduating from it, immediately enter the University of Cambridge. It was only after receiving a diploma that he decided to connect his life with acting. Tom took the documents to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.
First steps in creativity
Even during training, the debut took place. The filmography was replenished with the first project immediately after entering the academy. Tom appeared in front of the audience in the film project "Catastrophe".
Tom got his first serious role in the film The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. Then there was work on the creation of a multi-part project "Armadillo". Over the course of his studies, Tom has starred in several more projects. Received mostly cameo roles.
Having received a diploma, Tom first took part in performances. It was during the performances that Kenneth Brown noticed him. He invited a talented guy to star in the movie "Wallander".
Breakthrough career
Tom Hiddleston's success came in 2011. He was invited to star in the movie "Thor". The role of a charismatic character named Loki instantly made the actor famous. On set, Tom worked with stars such as Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman, who played the main characters.
Preparing for shooting, Tom Hiddleston read Scandinavian sagas, comics, mythology. He listened to the "Ring of the Nibelungen" several times. All this was done by other actors as well. Director Jos Whedon had such a requirement.
To play his hero authentically, to fully get used to the image of the villain, Tom read several books about the psychology of children and parents. According to the actor, Loki is not a universal evil. All his actions are fully justified. Loki has specific motives and goals. It was thanks to this that the antihero from the comics gained immense popularity among viewers.
Another fairly successful project in 2011 was the painting "Midnight in Paris". Tom worked on set with director Woody Allen. Got the role of Francis Fitzgerald. It should be noted that Tom did not audition. Woody Allen sent the actor a letter saying that he wants to see him in his project. Tom did not even think about giving up the role.
A year later, viewers again saw the actor in the form of the charming villain Loki - the movie "The Avengers" was released. Tom received the Best Villain Award for his masterful acting. Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. worked with our hero on the set. Chris Hemsworth also appeared as Thor.
A year later, viewers saw Tom Hiddleston as a vampire. The actor starred in the movie "Only Lovers Alive". Then there was another appearance in the film about the heroes - "Thor 2. The Kingdom of Darkness." Tom also starred in the 3rd part.
Filming of the movie "Thor 2. Kingdom of Shadows" was one of the most fun for Tom. He shared a house with Chris Hemsworth at the foot of a volcano in Iceland. In the evenings, the actors often cooked culinary masterpieces with the steward, and then they drank wine at midnight and chatted about life.
Crimson Peak became a successful project in Tom Hiddleston's filmography. The actor got the role of Sir Thomas Sharpe. He again starred with Mia Vasikovskaya, with whom he worked on the creation of the film "Only lovers will survive."
The audience also remembered the multi-part project "Night Administrator", in which Tom Hiddleston starred with Hugh Laurie. Our hero received the Golden Globe for his masterful acting.
The popularity of the actor only age after the release of the film "Kong. Skull Island ". Appeared before the audience in the form of James Conrad. Brie Larson starred with him.
In 2017, there were rumors that Tom would be the next 007 agent. But this news was never confirmed. Tom was immediately skeptical about this news. According to him, when a British actor becomes famous, viewers immediately try to portray him as a spy. At the present stage, Tom is working on the creation of a multi-part project that will be dedicated to the adventures of Loki.
Outside the set
How are things in Tom Hiddleston's personal life? The actor tries not to talk to journalists about this area of his life. However, some rumors are still leaking onto the Web.
For a long time, information about the wedding with Suzanne Fielding circulated. However, the actors did not register the relationship. The novel lasted for several years. Then there were rumors about a relationship with Elizabeth Olsen. But the actors themselves denied this information, although they appeared together at several events.
There were rumors of a connection with Jessica Chastain, Jane Artie and Scarlett Johansson. But the stars refused to comment on this information. But the affair with Taylor Swift was confirmed by the actor himself. However, the relationship did not last long. After the breakup, there were rumors that this was just a publicity stunt.
At the present stage, little is known about Tom Hiddleston's personal life. He plunged headlong into work.
