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Tom Hiddleston
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Hiddleston at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival
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Thomas William Hiddleston
9 February 1981 London, England
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| Education | Windlesham House School Dragon School Eton College |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge (BA) Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (BA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
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| Partner(s) | Zawe Ashton |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Full list |
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Thomas William Hiddleston (born on February 9, 1981) is a talented British actor. Many people know him best for playing the mischievous character Loki in the exciting Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). He first appeared as Loki in the movie Thor in 2011. He also starred in the popular Disney+ series Loki, which ran from 2021 to 2023.
Tom Hiddleston began his film journey with movies like Unrelated (2007) and Archipelago (2010). In 2011, he played F. Scott Fitzgerald in Midnight in Paris and was in Steven Spielberg's War Horse. He was even nominated for a special award called the BAFTA Rising Star Award that year. He has also appeared in many other interesting films, including the vampire movie Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) and the adventure film Kong: Skull Island (2017). On television, he starred in and helped produce the BBC One series The Night Manager (2016–2026). For this role, he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
Tom Hiddleston also loves acting on stage. He made his first stage appearance in 1999. He performed in famous plays like Cymbeline (2007) and Ivanov (2008) in London's West End. He won an award for his role in Cymbeline. He also played the main character in Coriolanus (2013–2014). In 2019, he made his Broadway debut in the play Betrayal, earning a nomination for a Tony Award. He recently starred in The Life of Chuck, a movie based on a story by Stephen King.
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Meet Tom Hiddleston: An Actor's Journey
Early Life and School Days
Thomas William Hiddleston was born in Westminster, London, England, on February 9, 1981. His mother, Diana Patricia, worked in arts administration. His father, Dr. James Norman Hiddleston, was a chemist. Tom has two sisters: Sarah, a journalist, and Emma, an actress and midwife.
Tom spent his early childhood in Wimbledon, London. Later, his family moved to a village near Oxford. He attended private schools, starting at Windlesham House School at age seven. A year later, he went to the Dragon School in Oxford, and then to Eton College. His parents divorced when he was twelve years old. At thirteen, Tom began living at Eton College.
After Eton, he studied Classics at the University of Cambridge. He was a student at Pembroke College, Cambridge. While at Cambridge, a talent agent noticed him in a play. In 2005, he graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) with a degree in acting.
Starting His Acting Career
Even while he was still a student, Tom Hiddleston started acting on television. He appeared in shows like Nicholas Nickleby (2001) and Conspiracy (2001). He also played Randolph Churchill, the son of Winston Churchill, in The Gathering Storm (2002).
After finishing RADA, Tom got his first film role in Unrelated (2006). His sister Emma also acted in this movie. He performed in stage plays like The Changeling (2006) and Cymbeline (2007). He won an award for his role in Cymbeline. He also acted in Othello (2008) and Ivanov (2008).
Tom Hiddleston also lent his voice to projects. He voiced Charles Darwin in the BBC documentary Galápagos in 2006. He narrated the audiobook The Red Necklace in 2007. His TV roles included Magnus Martinsson in Wallander (2008) and William Buxton in Return to Cranford (2009). In 2007, he even appeared in the medical drama Casualty.
Becoming Famous: The Role of Loki
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Tom Hiddleston became widely known for playing Loki in the 2011 Marvel Studios film Thor. The director, Kenneth Branagh, invited him to audition. Tom had worked with Branagh before on other projects.
He originally tried out for the role of Thor. He was tall, blonde, and had classical acting training, which seemed to fit the character. However, Marvel decided he would be perfect as the villain, Loki. Tom worked hard for six weeks, following a strict diet and gaining muscle. Empire magazine later called his portrayal of Loki one of the greatest movie characters ever.
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In 2011, Tom also played novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald in Midnight in Paris. He was Captain Nicholls in Steven Spielberg's War Horse. This movie was based on a 1982 novel. He also starred in the drama The Deep Blue Sea. In 2012, he returned as Loki in The Avengers.
On television in 2012, Tom appeared in The Hollow Crown. He played Prince Hal and later King Henry V in adaptations of Shakespeare's plays. In 2013, he played Loki again in Thor: The Dark World. After that, he starred as a vampire in the film Only Lovers Left Alive.
From 2013 to 2014, Tom played the main character in Shakespeare's Coriolanus on stage. This performance was also shown live internationally. He had a small role in the 2014 film Muppets Most Wanted.
Exciting New Roles and Projects
Tom Hiddleston took over a role in Guillermo del Toro's horror film Crimson Peak, which was released in October 2015. He also starred in High-Rise (2015), based on a novel.
In 2014, Tom became a spokesperson for Jaguar Cars. He appeared in their "Good to be Bad" ad campaign. These commercials featured British actors playing villains to promote new Jaguar cars.
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In 2014, it was announced that Tom would play country music singer Hank Williams in the 2015 movie I Saw the Light. He spent almost five weeks getting ready for the role. He even sang seven of the songs in the film's soundtrack. Critics praised his performance, calling him "magnificent."
Tom was a narrator in the 2015 documentary Unity. In 2016, he played Jonathan Pine in the TV mini-series The Night Manager. For this role, he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
In 2017, Tom starred in the King Kong film, Kong: Skull Island. This movie was a big success, earning over $566 million worldwide. Later that year, he played the main character in Shakespeare's Hamlet. This special production helped raise money for RADA, an acting school. Critics loved his performance, calling him "a compelling Hamlet."
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He returned as Loki in Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). Avengers: Endgame became one of the highest-grossing films of all time. He also voiced a villain in the animated film Early Man (2018). In 2019, he starred in the play Betrayal in London and on Broadway. He received a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play nomination for his role.
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Tom Hiddleston narrated Earth At Night In Color, a nature documentary series for Apple TV+. The series premiered in December 2020. He also continued his role as Loki in the Disney+ series Loki, which started in June 2021. The show was very popular and was renewed for a second season, which premiered in October 2023. Critics called him "the MCU's most versatile performer."
In 2021, Tom was a special guest star in the play The Play What I Wrote. He also joined the cast of the Apple TV+ drama series The Essex Serpent, which premiered in May 2022. He voiced Loki in the animated series What If...? and in The Simpsons short films for Disney+.
In 2023, Tom narrated a nature documentary series called Big Beasts. In 2024, he narrated another series called Earthsounds, both for Apple TV+.
In 2024, he starred in The Life of Chuck, a movie based on a story by Stephen King. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2024. The film won the People's Choice Award.
In 2025, Tom Hiddleston starred as Benedick in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. This play had a sold-out run in London's West End. It even set new box office records for a play there.
Tom's Life Outside Acting
Tom Hiddleston lives in the Belsize Park area of north-west London. He is a big fan of the Arsenal football team. He interviewed their manager, Mikel Arteta, after the team won the title at the end of the 2025–26 Premier League season.
Tom is in a relationship with British actress and writer Zawe Ashton. They worked together in a play called Betrayal in 2019. Their relationship became public in September 2021. They announced their engagement in March 2022 and have two children together.
From 2008 to 2011, Tom dated English actress Susannah Fielding. In 2016, he briefly dated American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.
Helping Others: Tom's Charity Work
Tom Hiddleston supports many charities. He has donated items for auctions to help groups like the Small Steps Project and Starlight Children's Foundation. He also supports Comic Relief and Red Nose Day USA.
He is a UK ambassador for UNICEF, a group that helps children worldwide. He traveled to Guinea in 2013 to raise awareness about hunger. In 2015 and 2016, he visited South Sudan to report on how the civil war affected children.
Tom identifies as a feminist. In 2018, he donated to the Justice and Equality Fund. This fund is part of the Time's Up initiative in the UK. He also helps the Illuminating BAFTA campaign. This campaign helps people get chances in the film, games, and television industries.
Tom has played in the Soccer Aid charity match for UNICEF. He was part of the England Squad in 2023 and 2024. In 2025, he returned to Soccer Aid as a manager for the England squad.
Tom Hiddleston's Achievements
Some of Tom Hiddleston's most praised and successful films include Unrelated (2007), Archipelago (2010), Thor (2011), Midnight in Paris (2011), The Avengers (2012), Only Lovers Left Alive (2013), Thor: The Dark World (2013), Kong: Skull Island (2017), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and The Life of Chuck (2024).
Tom Hiddleston has received several awards for his acting. These include a Golden Globe Award and a Laurence Olivier Award.
See also
In Spanish: Tom Hiddleston para niños
