Jennifer Lawrence And Tom Hiddleston
Tom Hiddleston’s portrayal of Loki the mischievous and morally confused brother, has made him a fan favourite in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With his huge fan base, Disney+ has given Loki his own spinoff series. Tom Hiddleston is best known for his role as Loki in Thor, but he has many other talents, too. Some interesting facts about the actor’s life and work are included below.
In the college years, Tom Hiddleston was known as “Piddle.”
Tom Hiddleston was raised by his father, a physicist James Hiddleston, and his casting director mother, Diana Hiddleston. He was born in Westminster, London. Hiddleston was born into a family of scientists, but he always had an passion for the arts and was awed by watching his mother perform. Even though he studied acting at Eton College, he was known as “Piddle” by his fellow students due to his surname.
Thor actor Tom Hiddleston got his start on stage.
Hiddleston attended his time at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art after becoming very involved in theatre at the college level. He worked for a long period in the theatre before taking the leap to film, and it was at the Academy where he was introduced to Thor director Kenneth Branagh. Although Hiddleston did not have any previous acting background, Branagh took him on to take the leading role of the Loki, the villain. Loki that he’s been playing for more than a decade.
Tom Hiddleston’s original intention was to play Thor.
Hiddleston’s most memorable role was Thor, but he actually tried out for the part. Even though he did screen-tests 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 wacky sense of humour.
The character actor Tom Hiddleston speaks several languages.
Hiddleston is a polyglot multilingual who speaks several languages. To prepare for his character on Kong: Skull Island, Hiddleston even learned Mandarin. Aside from being a gifted public speaker, he’s also an accomplished singer, and has appeared in several stage productions, musicals and even plays.
Tom Hiddleston is a supporter of charitable causes.
Hiddleston is popular for his charitable efforts as well as his acting career. He has been a vocal advocate for children’s rights and has contributed to organisations such as WaterAid as well as the Prince’s Trust, and Great Ormond Street Hospital through his position as an ambassador for UNICEF.
Tom Hiddleston enjoys dancing.
Hiddleston’s love of dance is evident in his performances specifically in High-Rise. For his part in the film, which asked for him perform his dance routine in a ballroom, he studied the tango and the waltz.
Tom Hiddleston is one of the most modern actors to play the Bard.
Hiddleston has appeared in a number of Shakespearean plays, demonstrating his extensive theatre experience. He has performed on the stage on stage in Othello playing Cassio in the play as Cassio, and Henry IV as Prince Hal, both at London’s Donmar Warehouse. When Hamlet was performed in London’s West End stage, he played the role of Prince Fortinbras.
When it is performing, Tom Hiddleston doesn’t just need to be in front of the camera.
Hiddleston has provided his voice for several audiobooks such as The Testament of Loki, where he tells stories of his famous character, as well as The Night Manager, an audio book adapting a novel written by John Le Carre. To The video game The Avengers, he lent his voice too.
Multilingual Tom Hiddleston.
Hiddleston is proficient speaking French and Spanish in addition to his own native English. He also speaks a some German as well as Italian. Because of his proficiency with Spanish and Italian it was possible for him to use it in his character for Sir Thomas Sharpe in the 2015 film Crimson Peak. In the stage production for Ibsen’s Enemy of the People, Hiddleston also sang in German.
The actor Tom Hiddleston is very charitable.
Through the years, Hiddleston has contributed to various worthwhile causes. He’s been an Unicef UK ambassador, spreading the organization’s message and soliciting donations to aid those in the need. He also has visited refugee camps and helped raise awareness of the situation of Syrian refugees through volunteering as part of The International Medical Corps. In addition, he has been a spokesperson to the World Food Programme, where he has pledged to do whatever he can to bring an end to world hunger.
Additionally, Tom Hiddleston is a young DJ.
Hiddleston isn’t just interested acting; he’s also a musician. He’s been the host of DJ in a number of functions which include the Loki series’ premiere celebration. Star actor Tom Hiddleston revealed in an interview with Variety that he has been DJing for over a decade, and has played in a handful of bars in London. He described DJing as an “completely different way of expressing yourself” and a way of expression that offers him “creative freedom.”
Tom Hiddleston has become a popular meme.
Fans are in love with Hiddleston for his depiction of Loki and his character, that it’s been featured in a myriad of memes. Based on his now-famous “I am Loki” speech