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Tom Hiddleston’s portrayal of Loki the mischievous and morally confused brother, has made him a fan favourite in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With the huge number of fans he has, Disney+ has given Loki his very own spinoff series. Tom Hiddleston is best known for his performance as Loki in Thor however, he has many other talents too. A few interesting facts about his life and work are included below.
In the college years, Tom Hiddleston was known as “Piddle.”
Tom Hiddleston was raised by his physicist father, James Hiddleston, and his casting director mother, Diana Hiddleston. He was born in Westminster, London. Hiddleston is a member of a scientific family however, he had always had an desire to be involved in the arts, and enjoyed watching his mother perform. Even though he studied acting in Eton College, he was given the nickname “Piddle” by his fellow students due to his surname.
Thor Star Tom Hiddleston got his start on stage.
Hiddleston attended Hiddleston attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art after becoming very involved in theater at the college level. He worked for a long time in the theatre, before taking the transition to film and it was there that he first met Thor director Kenneth Branagh. Even though Hiddleston had no prior acting background, Branagh chose him to play the lead role of the Loki, the villain. Loki the character he’s continued to play for over a decade.
Tom Hiddleston’s original intention was to be Thor.
Hiddleston’s breakthrough role was in Thor and he even tried out for the part. Even though he did screen tests for the part while sporting the wig and a muscular physique Director Kenneth Branagh ultimately decided to choose Tom Hiddleston as Loki because of his wacky comedy.
The actor Tom Hiddleston speaks several languages.
Hiddleston is a multilingual polyglot who speaks several tongues. In preparation for his part in Kong: Skull Island, he even studied Mandarin. Apart from being a talented public speaker, he’s also a skilled singer, and has appeared in several shows and musicals.
Tom Hiddleston is a supporter of charitable causes.
Hiddleston is famous for his charitable work along with his acting profession. He has been a vocal advocate for children’s rights and has worked to benefit organizations like WaterAid and the Prince’s Trust, and Great Ormond Street Hospital through his role as an ambassador for UNICEF.
Tom Hiddleston enjoys dancing.
His love of dancing is evident in his character, particularly in High-Rise. In the film, which called for him perform an act of dance in a ballroom setting He studied the tango and the waltz.
Tom Hiddleston is one of the best modern actors to ever play the Bard.
Hiddleston has acted in a variety of Shakespearean productions, which shows his broad experience in theatre. He has appeared on the stage on stage in Othello playing Cassio as Cassio and Henry IV as Prince Hal in London’s Donmar Warehouse. When Hamlet was performed in London’s West End stage, he portrayed Prince Fortinbras.
When it is about the acting profession, Tom Hiddleston doesn’t just belong in front of the camera.
Hiddleston has voiced his character for numerous audio books that include The Testament of Loki, where he tells the story of his iconic character, as well as The Night Manager, an audio book adapting a novel written by John Le Carre. For play the online game The Avengers, he lent his voice too.
Multilingual Tom Hiddleston.
Hiddleston is fluent in French and Spanish in addition to his native English. Hiddleston also has a bit of German in addition to Italian. With his proficiency both in Spanish and Italian, he was able to utilize it in his character for Sir Thomas Sharpe in the 2015 film Crimson Peak. For the stage production of Ibsen’s Enemy of the People, Hiddleston also sang in German.
Tom Hiddleston, the actor Tom Hiddleston is very charitable.
Over the time, Hiddleston has contributed to various worthwhile causes. He has served as a Unicef UK ambassador, spreading the message of the organisation and soliciting donations in order to assist kids in dire need. He has also visited refugee camps to bring attention to the plight of Syrian refugees by volunteering for The International Medical Corps. Additionally, he has been an ambassador for the World Food Programme, where He has pledged to do what he can to put an end to world hunger.
Furthermore, Tom Hiddleston is a budding DJ.
Hiddleston isn’t just interested in acting; he’s also a musician. He has played the role DJ at a range of events which include the Loki series’ premiere party. Star actor Tom Hiddleston revealed in an interview with Variety that he’s been DJing for over a decade, and has played in a handful of venues in London. The DJ has described it as the “completely different way of expressing yourself” as well as a medium that allows him “creative freedom.”
Tom Hiddleston has become a famous meme.
Fans enjoy Hiddleston so much because of the way he portrays Loki and his character, that it’s been featured in a myriad of memes. Based on his famous “I am Loki” speech