Tom Hiddleston is an English actor best known for his role as Loki in The Avengers films and Thor films. For his role in the MCU films, he has won several awards including an Empire Award for Best Male Newcomer and MTV Movie Awards for Best Fight and Best Villain. He won his first Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his role as Jonathan Pine on the British soap, The Night Manager. His other notable appearances include War Horse, The Deep Blue Sea, Crimson Park and I Saw The Light. So, who is Tom Hiddleston? Here’s everything we know about the actor.
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Tom Hiddleston Biography
Tom Hiddleston was born on the 9th of February 1981, in Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom. He’s currently 41 years old.
| Birth Name | Thomas William Hiddleston |
| Nickname | Tom, Hiddles |
| Date of Birth | February 9, 1981 |
| Place of Birth | Westminster, London, England |
| Age | 41 years old |
| Sun Sign | Aquarius |
| Profession | Actor, Musician Producer |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | English, Scottish, German, and Welsh |
| Marital Status | Engaged |
| Partner | Zawe Ashton |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Belsize Park, London, England |
| Net Worth | $40 Million |
Family and Education
Tom Hiddleston is the second of three children of Diana Patricia (née Servaes) Hiddleston, an arts administrator and former stage manager, and Dr. James Norman Hiddleston, a physical chemist. His father is from Greenock, Scotland and his mother is from Suffolk.
He has two sisters, an older Sarah, who is a journalist in India, and a younger Emma, an actress. Tom attended Dragon School preparatory school in Oxford and then Eton College in Eton in Windsor.
He was later accepted into the University of Cambridge‘s Pembroke College, where he earned a double first in Classics. He studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, graduating in 2005.
Tom Hiddleston Personal Life
He is known for his high-profile relationships with actresses Susannah Fielding, Kat Dennings, Elizabeth Olsen, and singer Taylor Swift.
The actor is currently in a relationship with Zawe Ashton, an actress, playwright, director, and narrator. The couple got engaged in March 2022 and they welcomed their first child in October 2022.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 6 feet 2 inches Centimeters – 188 cm Meters – 1.88 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 79 kg Pounds – 174 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Blueish Green |
| Hair Color | Blond |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 11 (US) |
| Distinctive Features | Wide warm smile Expressive blue-green eyes Deep smooth voice |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Tom earned his first acting credits as Oakley in the 2006 British drama film, Unrelated.
Television Debut
Tom was first seen playing Lord in a television film, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby in 2001.
Famous For
His work as Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, Thor (2011), The Avengers (2012), Thor: The Dark World (2013), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), and Avengers: Infinity War (2018), can be considered one of the best work in his career.
He earned a lot of accolades for his role in the films including Empire Award for Best Male Newcomer (2012), and MTV Movie Award for Best Fight and Best Villain in 2013.
His other significant work was as Jonathan Pine in the British soap titled The Night Manager in 2016. He earned his first Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film for his role in the series.
His lead role as Captain James Conrad in the 2017 film Kong: Skull Island was highly appreciated. His other significant roles include Captain Nicholls in War Horse (2011), Freddie Page in The Deep Blue Sea (2012), and Dr. Robert Laing in High-Rise (2015).
Favorite Things
- Film – Heat (1995)
- Superhero – Superman
- Music Video – “Weapon of Choice” by Fatboy Slim.
- Drink – Jameson on the rocks
- Band – Bon Iver
- Books – “Anna Karenina” by Leo Tolstoy and “Any Human Heart” by William Boyd.
- Shakespeare Play – Othello
- Country – Italy
- Tea – Earl Grey with a splash of milk
Tom Hiddleston Net Worth
Tom Hiddleston has a net worth of $40 million, earned majorly through his successful acting career. He lives in the Belsize Park area of north-west London
Tom Hiddleston Facts
He was born in Westminster and raised in Wimbledon in London.
His parents divorced when she was 12 years old. He was educated at boarding schools before attending the University of Cambridge.
In 2013, he was named #2 in Empire magazine’s “The 100 Sexiest Movie Stars” list.
In 2016, he won the Best Actor Award at the National Film Awards UK for his role in High-Rise (2015).
He has selachophobia, the fear of sharks.
Tom is known for his active participation in charity work and is involved in several UNICEF projects. He visited Guinea in 2013 to help the needy as well as raise awareness about problems like hunger and malnutrition.
Tom is also a UK ambassador of the humanitarian and developmental assistance fund group UNICEF.
He won the light-hearted UK award Rear of the Year in 2016.
He was featured in Debrett’s 2017 list of the most influential people in the UK.
He was cast in Disney’s standalone series Loki, in which he reprised his title role. The first season premiered in June 2021, followed by the second season in October 2023.