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Tom Hiddleston – Biography

Tom Hiddleston is a British actor, who conquered Hollywood with his charismatic portrayal of villain Loki. His talent didn't go unnoticed, and collaborations with world-famous directors have significantly boosted his career achievements. Net worth: $25 million.

Tom Hiddleston – true british aristocrat

Family and Childhood

Tom Hiddleston was born in Westminster, the historic heart of London. His father, James Norman Hiddleston, rose from humble Scottish beginnings to climb the corporate ladder. He was a CEO of a pharmaceutical company. The actor's mother, Diana Patricia Servaes, came from aristocratic stock. She worked as an art critic and stage assistant. But she left her career behind after having three children to focus on family life.

Tom's great-grandfather, Vice-Admiral Reginald Servaes, commanded His Majesty's cruiser "London" during World War II. He later became a commander in the Royal Naval Reserve. The actor's great-grandfather, Edmund Hoyle Vestey, received an award from the Queen "for the timely delivery of quality products for British soldiers during World War I" and was granted the title of baronet.

When Tom was 13, his parents divorced. By then, the future actor had graduated from prep school in Wimbledon and was attending the Dragon School, a boarding school in Oxford. His father left the family. Still, he continued caring for Tom and his sisters—older Sarah and younger Emma. The actor recalls his childhood fondly, despite his parents' divorce: «We spent the summer with cousins. We'd perform plays, rehearse for a week, then put on a show for our parents. It always felt so important, even though there were only 5 people watching and a dog in the back garden."

Tom got an interest in acting during the summer holidays. An entertaining game called "Debate in a Balloon" became perfect training for him. Participants had to impersonate someone famous to avoid being thrown overboard into the Atlantic. Young Hiddleston always chose to imitate actors from TV commercials. Meanwhile, his opponents chose to be Einstein, Shakespeare, Mozart, or the President of the United States. One day, a drama club director spotted him playing the game. When the game ended, he approached Tom and invited him to join a school production.

Tom Hiddleston entered the prestigious Eton College after finishing prep school. He was in the same year as Prince William, heir to the British throne, for several years. The actor continued his classical education at Cambridge University, where he also got involved in theater. During this time, Tom made his stage debut in the drama "A Streetcar Named Desire." The novice actor's performance caught the attention of agent Lorraine Hamilton from Hamilton Hodell Talent Agency, who invited the talented student to work with her. After that moment, Hiddleston knew that acting wasn't just a hobby—it was his calling. So after Cambridge, he enrolled at the prestigious RADA—the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Tom Hiddleston Dancing Compilation

Acting Career Debut

Tom Hiddleston made his screen debut in 2001, according to Zoomboola.com. He had a cameo as a Lord in «The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby». He then took on small roles in «Conspiracy», «The Gathering Storm», and «A Waste of Shame: The Mystery of Shakespeare and His Sonnets».

His role in «Unrelated» marked the budding actor's first major breakthrough. The premiere of the movie took place in 2007. His younger sister Emma appeared in the film alongside him. She played Badge.

2008 proved to be a pivotal year for Hiddleston. He was invited to play Mr. John Plumptre in the picture «Miss Austen Regrets». Despite mixed critical reviews, the film provided solid groundwork for the talented British actor's career development.

His theatrical successes did not go unnoticed. Tom was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Awards in The Newcomer in a Play category. He received two nominations for his performances in «Cymbeline» and «Othello». He won for «Cymbeline». «Othello» later earned him another award. Hiddleston was named The Best Actor and won the Theatregoers' Choice Awards.

Mid-Career

A Marvel contract helped the British actor make his Hollywood move. In 2008, Tom joined the cinematic universe, playing Loki in «Thor». Sir Kenneth Branagh secured the Briton a spot at Marvel Studios. The two had previously worked together on the crime series «Wallander». When Kenneth took on directing «Thor», he immediately invited Hiddleston to audition.

Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Comic Com

Tom originally auditioned for the role of Thor: «I'm a tall, fair guy with classical training. I seemed like a natural fit for Thor. But Marvel saw something else in me – they picked up on my edge and suggested a different role». Instead, the actor landed the role of Thor's brother Loki, who became the hero's most compelling antagonist.

According to Tom, villains have always fascinated him. He was thrilled to play a sophisticated villain with «the grandmaster's mind» rather than «the next Joker or Doctor Octopus». Plus, Tom's first Hollywood shoot meant working alongside legends like Natalie Portman, Chris Hemsworth, and Anthony Hopkins.

Tom Hiddleston & Chris Hemsworth interview (2013)

In 2011, Hiddleston received another offer from a major director. Steven Spielberg offered him a leading role in the drama «War Horse». That same year, Woody Allen cast him as writer F. Scott Fitzgerald in «Midnight in Paris». By Tom Hiddleston's 30th birthday, the actor was at the height of his popularity.

Tom Hiddleston as Francis Scott Fitzgerald

In 2012, he continued his Marvel partnership. He once again became Loki in the action thriller «The Avengers». This time he faced off against Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Scarlett Johansson.

In 2013, Tom Hiddleston starred in Jim Jarmusch's «Only Lovers Left Alive», playing a 1000-year-old vampire who loves rock music and tranquility. A charming Tilda Swinton became his partner in the film.

That same year, he reprised his role in the sequel «Thor: The Dark World». However, the film received a cooler reception compared to the original. Still, it earned its share of positive reviews.

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In 2014, the actor became the face of the automobile brand, Jaguar Cars.

Jaguar Commercial with Tom Hiddleston

In 2016, Tom Hiddleston fans could see their beloved actor in Guillermo del Toro's gothic romance «Crimson Peak» alongside Mia Wasikowska. He also starred in the dystopian drama «High-Rise». Jeremy Irons and Sienna Miller also appeared in the film.

In 2017, the mad son of Odin returned to the big screen in the sequel "Thor: Ragnarok." In 2016 he also appeared in the mini-series "The Night Manager" as ex-British army soldier Jonathan Pine who works undercover in a luxury hotel.

As the actor says, he's achieved everything he wanted, except one thing: he's never played a "regular guy in jeans and a t-shirt who makes people laugh, crashing into a lamppost or slipping on a banana peel."

In January 2017, he won his first Golden Globe Award for his lead role in "The Night Manager" series. He came to the podium to accept his award and made a speech. He told about his charity trip in South Sudan. Since it wasn't related to "The Night Manager" or cinema at all, people considered his words bragging. Tom later apologized for his awkward moment.

Tom Hiddlestone Golden Globe 2017 acceptance speech

Tom Hiddleston – Private Life

His proper British upbringing doesn't allow Tom Hiddleston to discuss his personal life publicly. His silence has become a fertile ground for various rumor creation. At different times, Jessica Chastain, Kat Dennings, and Scarlett Johansson have all been rumored as "Loki's girlfriend."

At the end of 2011, the press trumpeted news about a "secret wedding" between Tom and actress Susannah Fielding. The couple had dated for a few months. They didn't hide their relationship from family or society. The glamorous magazines regularly published photos of happy lovers. However, their romance never developed into anything serious.

In 2013, journalists "married" the actor to his makeup artist Amanda Grossman. In 2016, Tom was spotted with Elizabeth Olsen on vacation, his co-star from the film "I Saw the Light."

However, in June of that same year, Tom admitted he'd started dating country singer Taylor Swift. A month later, they threw a grand beach party that lasted several days.

Many of Tom and Taylor's fans felt their relationship was purely a PR stunt from the very beginning. Perhaps they were right – just a couple of months later, Swift deleted her ex-boyfriend from all her social media accounts.

Tom Hiddleston Now

In 2019, Tom Hiddleston played Loki for what we thought was the last time (Avengers: Endgame). At least, we thought so. Good news for Loki fans: the "Loki" mini-series appeared on screen in 2021, as part of the MCU's Phase 4 plans.

In 2021 we will see Tom Hiddleston as Loki again

Tom Hiddleston: latest news and articles

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Loki Hiddlesfan

Earl Torres, he has played in tv series to not just movie roles. he has done more work than you might think.

2021-11-07 00:04:12
Loki Hiddlesfan

Marie Johnson, how is it unacceptable? who are you to judge how how lives his life anyway? its his life his choice!

2021-11-07 00:03:11
Ivan Padilla

I`m disappointed. Hollywood made Tom Hiddleston not only popular but took away his soulfulness. All the time he has parties and he is changing partners very often...

2021-04-30 19:55:25
Marie Johnson

He is so handsome and alone. No wife, no kids or just a stable relationship, for a british guy is unacceptable!

2021-04-27 17:28:24
Earl Torres

I think that Hiddleston is an actor of one role. All his acting is the same and the proof of it is he don`t have so much movies he played in with his 40 y.o

2021-04-18 10:37:54
Eleanor White

Unbelievable how the person with such a kind eyes like a Hiddleston can play villain Loki. In my view it prove that he is incredible talented.

2021-03-26 18:51:36
Caleb Jack Perry

Tom played brilliant the evil god Loki! Only because of him I rewatched all the parts of `Thor` few times!

2021-03-18 10:39:41

Photos: Tom Hiddleston