The Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) Tom Hardy is a British actor, producer, and screenwriter. He is known for his drool-worthy looks, deep personality, and iconic presence on the screen. Tom is known for his role in classical cults as well as blockbuster movies. He has performed on both British and American stages and is recognized as playing tough roles with a thirst for fight and violence. His powerful performances are in Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), Inception (2010), The Revenant (2015), and Venom (2018). Hardy is an Oscar nominee and won the British Academy Film Awards. He has been interested in acting since his younger days and carved his path in acting with his hard work and dedication. Hardy’s career was full of ups and downs and now he makes a long way through it.
BIOGRAPHY
Edward Thomas Hardy was born on 15 September 1977, in the Hammersmith district of London, England. Tom Hardy belongs to a family who dedicated their lives to arts and literature and is the only child of his parents. His mother Anne is an Irish artist and painter while his father Edward Hardy is a novelist and writer. Thomas suffered from alcoholism, drug addiction, and lawbreaking during his teenage and adult years. Tom Hardy went on to pursue acting despite his demons at the prestigious Drama Centre London. His acting skills were polished due to his intense commitment. In an interview, the actor stated,
“When other schools would be doing, sort of, 30 hours, we were doing 60. And we’d be doing stuff that would prepare you in a very different way.
SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
The British superstar is active only on his Instagram account and usually interacts with his fans through them. Hardy’s posts on Instagram give a glimpse into his professional life and some personal moments of his life. Some celebrities choose not to use or maintain all social media accounts and Tom is one of them. He wants himself to be recognized for his work.
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WIKI
The Venom actor is of British-Irish roots. He is 5’9” feet in height. He has dark brown hair and fair skin. Hardy’s blue-green eyes can speak and are prominent features of his face. He has a mustache and beard which give him an attractive appearance. Edward is frequently characterized as having a ruggedly attractive look and athletic physique. He is into workout and kickboxing.
| Real Name | Edward Thomas Hardy |
| Stage Name | Tom Hardy |
| Nickname | Weasel |
| Birthday | September 15, 1977 |
| Age | 46 years old |
| Birthplace | Hammersmith district of London, England |
| Present Residence | Richmond, London |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | Irish, British |
| Mother Tongue | Irish, English |
| Ethnicity | Irish, British |
| Religion | Catholic Christian (By Birth) Not Confirmed (In present) |
| School | Tower House School Reed’s School |
| College/University | Catholic Christian (By Birth) Not Confirmed (At present) |
| Qualification | Acting Theatre |
| Occupation | Acting Producer Screenwriter |
| Net Worth | USD 55 million |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Children | 3 |
| Height | 5′ 9” |
| Weight | 75kg |
| Eye Color | Blue Green |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Measurements | Chest:16 Waist:33 Biceps:16 |
| Pets | Dogs |
| Hobbies | Martial Arts |
ZODIAC SIGN
His star sign is Virgo. Virgos are analytical, hardworking, and perfectionists. Virgo is characterized by traits such as analytical thinking, hard work, and a tendency towards perfectionism. These traits are also known to manifest in leadership qualities. Virgos are a little judgmental and the biggest critics of themselves. Influential figures like Dana Hamm, Kim Namjoon, and Salma Hayek are also Virgo.
PARENTS AND SIBLINGS
Tom’s father is British and his mother is Irish. Thomas Hardy is the only child of his parents. His mother Anne is an artist and painter and his father Chips Hardy is a comedy writer and novelist.
| Father | Edward (Chips) Hardy |
| Mother | Anne |
| Brother | Not Any |
| Sisters | Not Any |
| Best Friend | Cillian Murphy |
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
He got his early education from Tower House School and later attended Reed’s School. Hardy joined Duff Miller Sixth Form College but dropped out due to his misconduct. He became a drug addict and alcoholic in his teenage and early adult years and also committed an offence. But with the help of rehab and self-reflection, he overcame this bad phase later. Tom studied at Richmond Drama School and the Drama Centre London and worked hard to prove himself in acting.
MARRIAGE AND CHILDREN
In 1999, Tom Hardy married producer Sarah Ward but unfortunately, they divorced in 2004. After a year of divorce in 2005, he began a relationship with assistant director Rachael Speed during the shoot of Virgin Mary and they later had a son together before parting their ways in 2009. In the same year, he started dating actress Charlotte Riley, and they were married in July 2014. The couple has two sons together.
| Wife | Sarah Ward (Divorced) Charlotte Riley (Married) |
| Girlfriends | Rachael Speed |
| Children | 3 sons |
CAREER
Hardy started his acting career through his role in the miniseries Band Of Brothers (2001). He also modeled before beginning his acting career and wants to become a rapper. Somehow he paused his music career. Hardy is one of the pioneers of the British film industry and has a long-spanning career. His major roles include Black Hawk Down (2001), Star Trek: Nemesis (2002), Inception (2010), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Lawless (2012) and Mad Max: Fury Road (2014). Hardy received his first Oscar nomination for his role as John Fitzgerald in the drama The Revenant (2015) and went on to star in the Venom (2018). Most of Hardy’s roles revolve around war, violence, fighting, and gangster.
In 2006, he collaborated with Robert Delamare a director of Shotgun to launch an underground theater company. He directed Blue On Blue, a play written by his father and slated in it later with the name Stuart: A Life Backwards (2007). Tom also starred in the eight-part BBC One television drama series Taboo (2017). Thomas played the role of Alfie Solomons in the British crime drama Peaky Blinders (2014-2022).
Films
From his iconic notorious criminal role in Bronson (2008) to the romantic role in Wuthering Heights (2009), his roles are transformative, intense, violent, and deadly. His smooth transitioning abilities between the characters captivate audiences with his raw, loud, and extraordinary talent. Let’s take a look at the films he worked in.
| Black Hawk Down | 2001 |
| Star Trek: Nemesis | 2002 |
| Dot The I LD 50 Lethal Dose | 2003 |
| The Reckoning Layer Cake | 2004 |
| Marie Antoinette Minotaur Scenes of a Sexual Nature | 2006 |
| Flood WΔZ Stuart: A Life Backwards The Inheritance | 2007 |
| Sucker Punch Rockn Rolla Bronson | 2008 |
| Inception | 2010 |
| Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Warrior | 2011 |
| This Means War The Dark Knight Rises Lawless | 2012 |
| Child 44 Mad Max: Fury Road London Road Legend The Revenant | 2015 |
| Dunkirk Star Wars: The Last Jedi | 2017 |
| Venom | 2018 |
| Venom: Let There Be Carnage Spider-Man: No Way Home The Matrix Resurrections | 2021 |
| The Bikeriders | 2023 |
| Venom: The Last Dance | 2024 |
| Havoc | Waiting |
Television
Tom worked as an Alfie Solomons in BBC’s longest-running crime drama series “Peaky Blinders. A list of Television series in which he played a significant role and worked as a producer are as follows:
| Band of Brothers | 2001 |
| Colditz The Virgin Queen | 2005 |
| Gideon’s Daughter A for Andromeda | 2006 |
| Cape Wrath Oliver Twist Stuart: A Life Backwards | 2007 |
| Wuthering Heights | 2008 |
| Peaky Blinders | 2014-2022 |
| Taboo CBeebies Bedtime Stories | 2017 |
| Great Expectations | 2023 |
NET WORTH
According to Investor Times, the British actor has a net worth of USD 55 million. Right now, he is a millionaire and the most successful British actor with worldwide recognition and dedicated fandom.
Source of Income
His main source of income is several successful roles in Films and TV. He also does screenwriting and co-produces the films. Thomas owns a theatrical company as well.
Activism
Tom Hardy is not only known for his visually appealing appearance on camera but he is also vocal about various social, political, and environmental issues. Hardy became an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust in 2010. It is a UK youth charity that provides training, personal development, business start-up support, and advice. In 2012, he and his wife Charlotte Riley became financiers of Bowel Cancer UK. He also worked with PETA for animal rights.
FAVORITES
Although Tom barely keeps his personal life away from the spotlight he still takes inspiration from multiple people and mentions this on various occasions. Let’s see what are his favorite things:
| Favorite Color | Red Blue |
| Favorite Actor | Gary Oldman Johnny Depp Brad Pitt Harrison Ford |
| Favorite Actress | Charlotte Riley |
| Favorite Musicians | Busta Rhymes Method Man Redman Steve Miller Ban Jeff Beck |
| Favorite TV Show | Come Dine With Me |
| Favorite Movie | La Haine Platoon The Big Lebowski Dog Day Afternoon Bringing Out the Dead Time Bandits |
| Favorite Food | Sticky Pork Cutlets |
| Favorite Drink | Coffee Red Bull |
| Favorite Song | C.R.E.A.M Built For This |
| Favorite Sports | Brazilian Jiu-jitsu |
| Favorite Destination | France Yorkshire |
| Favorite Books | Of Mice and Men |
AWARDS
The British actor and producer won Awards for his remarkable acting skills in Television and Films.
| Academy Awards/ 2016 | Nominated |
| British Academy Film Awards/ 2011 | Won |
| British Independent Film Award/ 2009 & 2015 | Won |
| C21’s International Drama Awards/ 2017 | Won |
| Central Ohio Film Critics Association/ 2012 | Won |
| Chlotrudis Awards/ 2015 | Won |
| Critics’ Choice Movie Awards/ 2016 | Won |
| Houston Film Critics Society/ 2016 | Won |
INTERESTING FACTS
- He made an appearance in Peaky Blinders alongside Cillian Murphy.
- Tom Hardy idolizes Gary Oldman a veteran British actor.
- Hardy was treated for drug addiction and alcoholism.
- Tom replaced Michael Fassbender with whom once he studied in Drama Center London, in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
- Thomas won a television modeling contest in 1998.
- He gained more than 40 pounds for his role in Bronson (2008) by eating chocolate and pizza.
- Hardy prefers playing villains instead of heroes.
- He is a practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and won the blue belt.
- Edward Hardy plays with his English accents a lot so sometimes it’s hard to guess his natural accent.
- Edward received Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to art and literature.
Why is Tom Hardy so famous?
The British actor is known for his drool-worthy looks, interchangeable personality, and incredible performances in both cult films and mainstream blockbusters.
What is Tom Hardy's most famous role?
Although he played a lot of characters, his breakthrough performance was as Eames in the sci-fi thriller Inception (2010), which brought him the attention of audiences around the globe.
Is Tom Hardy James Bond?
No, he didn't play that role instead he said that he could make the James Bond series.
Is Tom Hardy still married?
He is married to Charlotte Riley in 2014.
