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Tom Hiddleston’s portrayal of Loki the mischievous and morally ambiguous brother, has been a fan favorite in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With the huge number of fans he has, Disney+ has given Loki the title of his own spinoff show. Tom Hiddleston is best known for playing Loki in Thor However, he also has many other talents, too. A few interesting tidbits about the actor’s life as well as his career 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. His birthplace was Westminster, London. Hiddleston came from a science-based family, but he always had an passion for the arts and enjoyed watching his mother perform. Though he did his acting studies in Eton College, he was known as “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 being heavily involved in theatre on the college stage. He spent a lengthy period in the theatre before taking the switch to film and it was there where he saw Thor director Kenneth Branagh. Even though Hiddleston had no prior acting experience, Branagh took him on to take his role as the main character of the villain Loki the character he’s maintained for more than a decade.
Tom Hiddleston’s initial intention was to play Thor.
Hiddleston’s most memorable role was Thor, but he actually tried out for the part. Although he took screen-tests for the role, sporting the wig and a muscular physique and a tense body, director Kenneth Branagh ultimately decided to choose Tom Hiddleston as Loki because due to his irresistible sense of humor.
Actor Tom Hiddleston speaks several languages.
Hiddleston is a multilingual polyglot who is fluent in several languages. In preparation for his role on Kong: Skull Island, the actor even took classes in Mandarin. In addition to being a skilled public speaker, he’s also a talented singer, and has appeared in several productions as well as 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 the cause of children and has contributed to organisations such as WaterAid and the Prince’s Trust, and Great Ormond Street Hospital through his position as an ambassador for UNICEF.
Tom Hiddleston enjoys dancing.
Hiddleston’s passion for dancing is evident in his roles, particularly in High-Rise. To play the role in the film, which asked for him perform his dance routine in a ballroom, was trained in the tango, as well as the waltz.
Tom Hiddleston is one of the best modern actors to ever portray the role of the Bard.
Hiddleston has appeared in a variety of Shakespearean productions, which shows his broad experience in theatre. He has performed on stage as Cassio in Othello in the role of Cassio and Henry IV as Prince Hal, both at London’s Donmar Warehouse. When Hamlet was staged on the London’s West End stage, he portrayed Prince Fortinbras.
When it is performing, Tom Hiddleston doesn’t just need to be in front of the camera.
Hiddleston has been a voice actor for several audiobooks that include The Testament of Loki, where he is the voice of Loki, telling the story of his famous character, and The Night Manager the audiobook 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 proficient speaking French and Spanish in addition to his native English. He also knows a little amount of German as well as Italian. With his fluency of Spanish and Italian it was possible for him to use it in his character in the role of Sir Thomas Sharpe in the 2015 film Crimson Peak. In the stage production for the Ibsen novel Enemy of the People, Hiddleston also sang in German.
It is said that actor Tom Hiddleston is very charitable.
Over the decades, Hiddleston has contributed to various worthwhile causes. He has worked as a Unicef UK ambassador, spreading its message and soliciting donations for those in the need. He also has visited refugee camps and has helped raise awareness of the situation of Syrian refugees through his work as a volunteer in The International Medical Corps. In addition, he’s been an ambassador of the World Food Programme, where He has pledged to do what he can to put an end to world hunger.
In addition, Tom Hiddleston is a promising DJ.
Hiddleston isn’t just interested acting. He’s also a musician. He’s performed the role of DJ at a number of functions which include the Loki series’ premiere night. Tom Hiddleston is an actor. Tom Hiddleston revealed in an interview with Variety that he’s been a DJ for the past decade, and has played in a handful of clubs in London. He has described DJing as being a “completely different way of expressing yourself” and a form of expression which allows his “creative freedom.”
Tom Hiddleston has become a famous meme.
Fans have a love affair with Hiddleston for his portrayal of Loki the character that it has been featured in countless memes. Based on his now-famous “I am Loki” speech