Tom Hiddleston

Date of Birth : 9 February 1981, Westminster, London, England, UK

Birth Name : Thomas William Hiddleston

Nickname : Hiddles

Height : 6’ 2" (1.88 m)

Mini Biography

Tom was born in Westminster, London to parents Diana and James Hiddleston. His mother is a former stage manager. His father is a scientist and was the managing director of a pharmaceutical company.

He started off at the preparatory school, The Dragon School in Oxford, and by the time he was 13, he boarded at Eton College, at the same time that his parents were going through a divorce. He continued on to the University of Cambridge, where he earned a double first in Classics. He graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2005.

Whilst at University of Cambridge, he was seen by the agency ’Hamilton Hodell’ in the play ’A Streetcar named Desire’ and was signed. Following this, he was cast in his first television role in ’The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (2001) (TV)’. Hiddleston won his first film role as Oakley in Joanna Hogg’s award-winning first feature, ’Unrelated (2007)’. His breakthrough role came when he portrayed Loki in the 2011 Marvel Studios feature film ’Thor (2011)’ and he will reprise this role in ’The Avengers (2012)’. IMDb Mini Biography By: Kad

Trade Mark

Self-described blond curly "Gene Wilder" hair.

His wide, warm smile

Big expressive blue-green eyes

Deep smooth voice

Trivia

Won Best Newcomer in a Play at the Laurence Olivier Awards in 2008.

His sister is Emma Hiddleston.

He played rugby at Cambridge University but gave it up for his love of acting.

He grew up in Oxfordshire, England.

Tom’s parents divorced when he was 13.

His favorite film is Heat.

He screen-tested for the role of Thor for the film Thor (2011). He went on a strict diet and gained 20 pounds in muscle. However, Kenneth Branagh decided he was more suitable for the role of Loki.

His maternal great-great-grandfather was importer Sir Edmund Vestey, 1st Baronet.

Won Third Prize at the Ian Charleson Awards in 2007.

Won Best Supporting Actor in a Play at the Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers’ Choice Awards in 2009.

Won Rising Star Award at the Richard Attenborough UK Regional Film Critics’ Awards in 2012.

Won Best Male Newcomer at the Jameson Empire Awards in 2012.

He has two sisters, Sarah (older) and Emma (younger).

His favorite superhero is Superman.