Intelligent, charming and very talented - this is how the British actor Tom Hiddleston appears in front of us in his works in films and TV shows. Popularity with fans around the world gave him the most famous films of recent times.
Tom Hiddleston: biography
Tom was born in Westminster (London) on February 9, 1981. On the paternal side, the actor has Scottish roots. He received an excellent education in two independent schools and, according to some sources, speaks six languages to varying degrees, including French, Italian and Latin. In 2005, Tom Hiddleston graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. His career is continuously connected with theater and television. He made his debut in the film "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby." A real take-off for him was his participation in Marvel Studios projects . We bring to your attention the highest rated films with the participation of Tom Hiddleston over the past few years.
Thor
The action of epic fantasy takes place in two places: on our planet and in the world of Asgard (kingdom of the gods). The main character is Thor, son of Odin. The young god is arrogant and ambitious, possessing a magic hammer and power, he risks drawing everyone into an unnecessary and bloody war. For educational purposes, his father refers him to the land, where he loses all his supernatural abilities. In the world of people, Thor meets Jane, who is engaged in astrophysics. It is she who helps him return home and stop the seizure of power by his brother Loki, whose role is played by Tom Hiddleston. The filmography of the British is already quite large, but this is the first Hollywood blockbuster in his piggy bank, the plot of which, by the way, is based on the comic book of the same name (a frame from the film in the photo). Fans of the genre will surely enjoy the continuation of the franchise "Tor-2" and "Avengers".
"Midnight in Paris"
The beginning writer and the perfect romantic performed by O. Wilson is one hundred percent sure that his place was not in the 21st century, but in the 20s of the last century. Together with his beloved, he goes to Paris, where amazing things begin to happen. Every night he returns to the past and there he meets with great talented people. Among them, P. Picasso, E. Hemingway, G. Stein. But the role of the writer F.S. Fitzgerald is played by Tom Hiddleston. The filmography of the actor was replenished with another noteworthy role in the picture of the genius Woody Allen.
"The deep blue sea"
A story of endless love that can be crushing and sweeping away everything in its path. The Second World War ended recently, and people are beginning to gradually establish their lives. Hester is married to a prestigious lawyer and is trying to match her status. The whole situation changes radically when Paige appears in her life. An all-consuming passion threatens to destroy family and reputation. The film is recommended for those who like exactly Tom Hiddleston. The main roles are played by he and R. Weiss (pictured).
“Only lovers will survive”
The genre of the film is declared as a drama and thriller. Both that and another, it must be said, are present. This is an unusual story in the author's reading and context of two vampires. They have been living in this world for so long that they still remember the invasion of the Tatar-Mongol and the terrible times of the Inquisition. The couple is very colorful, he is tired of life, wanting peace and silence, and she is cheerful and bright. Harmoniously complementing each other, they exist almost in an idyll until the younger sister of Eve appears. Starring Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston. The filmography of both this time replenished with atmospheric author's cinema.
Crimson Peak
A new film from the master of the genre Guillermo del Toro. Do you want to know about a mysterious house that looks like a shadow rises above a town in the mountains? With the onset of winter, the hills around it are covered with scarlet snow, as if saturated with blood. None of the local dare to rise to the gate and set foot on the land of mysterious masters. But she is completely naive and so in love with the owner of the mansion that she does not notice anything around. As if bewitched by a spell, she flies to the light.
Tom Hiddleston (filmography): TV series
- "BBC: Galapagos." The mini-series will tell you about the amazing world of the islands located in the Pacific Ocean. They are removed from the mainland, and their inhabitants are completely unlike anyone else - purely unique species. The actor got the role of C. Darwin, who for a long time studied the flora and fauna of the Galapagos.
- Cranford is a series based on several novels by E. Gaskell. Events unfold in the fictional town of England in the 19th century. It is impossible to hide something here, and the appearance of a young doctor immediately attracts the close attention of local residents.
- "Empty Crown" is another project of the "Air Force" channel, an adaptation of the cycle of plays by Shakespeare. Those who are interested in films with Tom Hiddleston will surely like the series. In it, he plays two roles at once: the prince and king Henry.
Fans of the British actor’s creativity will be interested to learn about new projects with his participation. The most anticipated - "Thor: Ragnarok." Continuation of the epic saga of the Scandinavian gods. The plot is not fully disclosed, it is only said that the last battle is coming. The premiere of the film is scheduled for 2017.
Around the same time, King Kong: The Isle of the Skull starring Tom Hiddleston will be released. Most likely, this is a new version of an old and long-familiar story, but the interest in it is no less.
Finally, in 2016, the audience expects the release of a new series with the participation of T. Hiddleston and H. Laurie - “The Night Administrator”, the plot is based on the book of the same name.