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Tom Hiddleston’s portrayal Loki the mischievous morally ambiguous brother has made him a fan favourite in 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 has many other talents, too. Some interesting facts about the actor’s life and career are given below.
In college, Tom Hiddleston was known as “Piddle.”
Tom Hiddleston was raised by his physicist father James Hiddleston, and his casting director mother, Diana Hiddleston. His birthplace was Westminster, London. Hiddleston was born to a family of scientists however, he had always had an passion for the arts and loved watching his mother perform. Although he studied acting in Eton College, he was called “Piddle” by his fellow students due to his surname.
Thor star Tom Hiddleston got his start on stage.
Hiddleston attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art after becoming heavily involved with stage production at the college level. He worked for a long period in the theatre before taking the switch to film and it was here that he first came across Thor director Kenneth Branagh. Even though Hiddleston was a novice actor with no prior expertise, Branagh cast him in his role as the main character of the Loki the villain. Loki that he’s been playing for more than 10 years.
Tom Hiddleston’s initial intention was to be Thor.
Hiddleston’s breakout role was Thor however, he also attempted to play the character. However, despite completing a screen test for the role, sporting the wig and a muscular physique and a tense body, director Kenneth Branagh ultimately decided to select Tom Hiddleston as Loki because of his mischievous sense of humour.
The character actor Tom Hiddleston speaks several languages.
Hiddleston is a multilingual polyglot who is proficient in a variety of languages. In preparation for his role of Kong: Skull Island, Hiddleston even learned Mandarin. Aside from being a gifted public speaker, he’s also a talented singer, having appeared in various musicals and plays.
Tom Hiddleston is a supporter of philanthropic causes.
Hiddleston is popular for his charitable efforts as well as his acting profession. He is an advocate for children’s rights and has worked to benefit organizations like WaterAid, The Prince’s Trust, and Great Ormond Street Hospital through his role as an ambassador for UNICEF.
Tom Hiddleston enjoys dancing.
The love for dance of Hiddleston is evident in his character, particularly in High-Rise. To play the role in the film, which called for him to perform an act of dance in a ballroom setting, was trained in the tango, as well as the waltz.
Tom Hiddleston is one of the best modern actors to ever portray the Bard.
Hiddleston has acted in several Shakespearean productions, which shows his broad experience in theatre. He has appeared on the stage as Cassio in Othello as Cassio as Cassio and Henry IV as Prince Hal in the London’s Donmar Warehouse. When Hamlet was performed on the London’s West End stage, he portrayed Prince Fortinbras.
When it is about the acting profession, Tom Hiddleston doesn’t just have a place in front of the camera.
Hiddleston has voiced his character in several audio books such as The Testament of Loki, in which he recounts stories of his famous character, as well as The Night Manager which is an audiobook version of the novel by John Le Carre. In his role in the game The Avengers, he lent his voice to the game as well.
Multilingual Tom Hiddleston.
Hiddleston is proficient speaking French and Spanish as well as being fluent in English. Hiddleston also has a more German along with Italian. Because of his proficiency in Spanish and Italian it was possible for him to make use of it in his role on screen as the character 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.
It is said that actor Tom Hiddleston is very charitable.
Through the years, Hiddleston has contributed to various worthwhile causes. He has served as an Unicef UK ambassador, spreading the message of the organisation and soliciting donations for kids in dire need. He also visited refugee camps, and helped raise awareness of the situation of Syrian refugees as a volunteer in the International Medical Corps. In addition, he has been a spokesperson with the World Food Programme, where he has promised to do everything he can to help bring an end to hunger in the world.
Furthermore, Tom Hiddleston is a young DJ.
Hiddleston isn’t just interested acting. He’s also an musician. He has played the role of DJ at a variety of functions, including the Loki series’s premier night. The actor Tom Hiddleston revealed in an interview with Variety that he’s been DJ for more than a decade and has performed at a few bars in London. He has described DJing as being a “completely different way of expressing yourself” and a way of expression that allows an artist “creative freedom.”
Tom Hiddleston has become a well-known meme.
Fans have a love affair with Hiddleston so much because of the way he portrays Loki and his character, that it’s been featured in numerous memes. Based on his now-famous “I am Loki” speech