Tom Hiddleston Hamlet?
Tom Hiddleston’s portrayal as Loki the mischievous and morally confused brother, has made him a fan favourite within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With the huge number of fans he has, Disney+ has given Loki his very own spinoff show. Tom Hiddleston is best known for his character Loki in Thor however, he is also a talented actor in other roles. A few interesting tidbits about the actor’s life as well as his career 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 family that was scientific and he’s always had an fascination with the arts and was awed by watching his mother perform. Though he did his acting studies at Eton College, he was named “Piddle” by his fellow students because of his surname.
Thor Star Tom Hiddleston got his start on stage.
Hiddleston was a student at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art after being heavily involved in theatre on the college level. He spent a lengthy time in the theatre, before taking the leap to film, and it was here where he came across Thor director Kenneth Branagh. Even though Hiddleston did not have any previous acting experience, Branagh made him the lead actor in the leading role of the Loki, the villain. Loki that he’s continued to play for over a decade.
Tom Hiddleston’s initial intention was to be Thor.
Hiddleston’s first big role was Thor however, he also tried out for the part. Even though he did a screen test for the role, sporting an afro and a muscle-bound body Director Kenneth Branagh ultimately decided to cast Tom Hiddleston as Loki because of his playful comedy.
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 part as a character in Kong: Skull Island, he even studied Mandarin. Apart from being a talented public speaker, he’s also an accomplished performer, appearing in several stage productions, musicals and even plays.
Tom Hiddleston is a supporter of philanthropic causes.
Hiddleston is famous for his charitable work along with his acting profession. He is an advocate for children’s rights and has worked for the benefit of organizations like WaterAid, 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 specifically in High-Rise. As part of the film, in which he was asked for him to perform the 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 play the role of the Bard.
Hiddleston has acted in numerous Shakespearean plays, demonstrating his extensive theatre experience. He has performed on the stage in Othello as Cassio as Cassio and Henry IV as Prince Hal in London’s Donmar Warehouse. When Hamlet was performed on the London’s West End stage, he played the role of Prince Fortinbras.
When it is about acting, Tom Hiddleston doesn’t just fit in front of a camera.
Hiddleston has provided his voice in several audio books, including The Testament of Loki, in which he recounts the story of his famous character, and The Night Manager, an audio book that is a reworking of an original novel by John Le Carre. For his role in the game The Avengers, he lent his voice to the game as well.
Multilingual Tom Hiddleston.
Hiddleston is proficient in French and Spanish in addition to his own native English. He also speaks a some German and Italian. Due to his proficiency of Spanish and Italian it was possible for him to make use of it in his role as 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.
Tom Hiddleston, the actor Tom Hiddleston is very charitable.
Through the decades, Hiddleston has contributed to various worthy causes. He’s been an Unicef UK ambassador, spreading the message of the organisation and soliciting donations for children in need. He has also visited refugee camps, and helped raise awareness of the situation of Syrian refugees by volunteering in The International Medical Corps. In addition, he has been an ambassador with the World Food Programme, where the organization has committed to doing all he can in order to bring an end the hunger that exists in the world.
Additionally, Tom Hiddleston is a developing DJ.
Hiddleston isn’t only interested acting; he’s also a musician. He’s performed the role DJ at a range of functions which include the Loki series’ premier night. 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. DJing has been described by him as the “completely different way of expressing yourself” and a medium that allows his “creative freedom.”
Tom Hiddleston has become a popular meme.
Fans love Hiddleston for the way he portrays Loki which has seen his face used in numerous memes. Based on his famous “I am Loki” speech