Tom Hiddleston is a British actor best known for his portrayal of Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), a role that has made him a globally recognized figure in contemporary cinema[1][2][3]. Born Thomas William Hiddleston on February 9, 1981, in Westminster, London, he was educated at The Dragon School, Eton College, and the University of Cambridge, where he earned a double first in Classics before pursuing acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), graduating in 2005[4][6]. His early career was marked by stage performances, including acclaimed roles in West End productions of Shakespeare’s Cymbeline and Ivanov, for which he won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Newcomer in a Play[1][2]. Hiddleston’s breakthrough came when director Kenneth Branagh cast him as Loki in Thor (2011), a role he reprised in multiple MCU films, including The Avengers (2012) and Thor: The Dark World (2013), as well as in the Disney+ series Loki (2021)[1][2][3]. Beyond the MCU, he has demonstrated versatility in both film and television, appearing in Steven Spielberg’s War Horse (2011), Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris (2011), Jim Jarmusch’s Only Lovers Left Alive (2013), and Guillermo del Toro’s Crimson Peak (2015)[1][4]. He earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of country music legend Hank Williams in the biopic I Saw the Light (2015), though the film itself received mixed reviews[1][4]. On television, Hiddleston starred as Jonathan Pine in the 2016 miniseries The Night Manager, winning a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Limited Series[4]. He has also appeared in Shakespearean adaptations such as The Hollow Crown series, playing Henry IV and Henry V[1][4]. His stage work includes leading roles in Coriolanus and Hamlet, and a Tony Award-nominated performance in Betrayal on Broadway in 2019[1][4]. Hiddleston has narrated documentaries and audiobooks, showcasing his distinctive voice[4]. He maintains a private personal life but is known to be in a long-term relationship with actress Zawe Ashton, with whom he has a child[4]. As of 2025, he remains a prominent figure in entertainment, balancing blockbuster franchises with independent projects and continuing to be celebrated for his range and dedication to both classical and contemporary roles[3][4].
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Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett join the cast of the hit show 'Rivals' on Disney+, bringing even more drama and tension to the rival families of the Hasting-James and Wade.