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Tom Hiddleston’s portrayal of Loki the mischievous morally ambiguous brother, has earned him the respect of fans within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With his massive fan base, Disney+ has given Loki the title of his own spinoff series. Tom Hiddleston is best known for his character Loki in Thor However, he also has other talents as well. Some interesting details about the actor’s life and work are provided below.
In college, Tom Hiddleston was known as “Piddle.”
Tom Hiddleston was raised by his father who was a physicist, James Hiddleston, and his casting director mother, Diana Hiddleston. He was born in Westminster, London. Hiddleston came from a science-based family and he’s always had an interest in the arts and was awed by watching his mother perform. Although he studied acting at Eton College, he was called “Piddle” by his fellow students due to his surname.
Thor Star Tom Hiddleston got his start on stage.
Hiddleston was a student at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art after becoming very involved in theatre on the college stage. He worked for a long time in the theatre, before taking the leap to film, and it was at the Academy that he first met Thor director Kenneth Branagh. While Hiddleston was a novice actor with no prior background, Branagh made him the lead actor in his role as the main character of the Loki, the villain. Loki and he has been playing for more than a decade.
Tom Hiddleston’s first intention was to be Thor.
Hiddleston’s most memorable role was Thor in the movie, however, he actually tried out for the part. Even though he did a screen test to play the role while wearing a wig and muscle-bound physique, director Kenneth Branagh ultimately decided to cast Tom Hiddleston as Loki because of his mischievous sense of humor.
Actor Tom Hiddleston speaks several languages.
Hiddleston is a polyglot multilingual who is proficient in a variety of tongues. In preparation for his part as a character in Kong: Skull Island, the actor even took classes in Mandarin. Aside from being a gifted public speaker, he’s also a gifted actor, having performed in a number of stage productions, musicals and even plays.
Tom Hiddleston is a supporter of philanthropic causes.
Hiddleston is known for his charitable works in addition to his acting career. He has been a vocal advocate for the cause of children and has contributed to organisations such as WaterAid, The Prince’s Trust, and Great Ormond Street Hospital through his capacity as an ambassador for UNICEF.
Tom Hiddleston enjoys dancing.
Hiddleston’s passion for dancing can be seen in his performance specifically in High-Rise. For his part in the film, in which he was asked for him to dance the dance routine in a ballroom environment, Hiddleston studied the tango as well as the waltz.
Tom Hiddleston is one of the most talented actors to ever portray the Bard.
Hiddleston has appeared in a variety of Shakespearean productions, which shows his extensive theatre experience. He has performed on stage in Othello as Cassio and Henry IV as Prince Hal and Prince Hal, both of which were performed at London’s Donmar Warehouse. When Hamlet was staged in the London’s West End stage, he played the role of Prince Fortinbras.
When it involves the acting profession, Tom Hiddleston doesn’t just fit in front of a camera.
Hiddleston has provided his voice for several audiobooks that include The Testament of Loki, in which he recounts the story of his iconic character, as well as The Night Manager which is an audiobook that is a reworking of an original novel by John Le Carre. In The video game The Avengers, he lent his voice as well.
Multilingual Tom Hiddleston.
Hiddleston is proficient of French and Spanish as well as the language he speaks in his home country of English. He also speaks a more German along with Italian. Due to his proficiency both in Spanish and Italian, he was able to utilize it in his character on screen as the character Sir Thomas Sharpe in the 2015 film Crimson Peak. For the stage production of the Ibsen novel Enemy of the People, Hiddleston also sang in German.
It is said that actor Tom Hiddleston is very charitable.
Over the years, Hiddleston has contributed to numerous worthwhile causes. He has been a Unicef UK ambassador, spreading its message and soliciting donations to aid kids in dire need. He also has visited refugee camps to draw attention to the dire situation of Syrian refugees as a volunteer for The International Medical Corps. In addition, he has been an ambassador with the World Food Programme, where the organization has committed to doing whatever he can to bring an end to hunger in the world.
Furthermore, Tom Hiddleston is a young DJ.
Hiddleston isn’t just interested in acting. He’s also a musician. He’s played the role of DJ at a variety of events which include the Loki series’ premier night. Star actor Tom Hiddleston revealed in an interview with Variety that he has been DJ for more than a decade, and has played in a handful of venues in London. DJing has been described by him as an “completely different way of expressing yourself” and a way of expression which allows his “creative freedom.”
Tom Hiddleston has become a famous meme.
Fans love Hiddleston so much due to his depiction of Loki which has seen his face featured in a myriad of memes. Based on his now-famous “I am Loki” speech