History of Tom Hardy in Timeline
Tom Hardy is a celebrated English actor known for his immersive performances. After his debut in "Black Hawk Down" (2001), he gained recognition for roles in films like "Bronson", "Inception", "Warrior", "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy", and "Mad Max: Fury Road". He received an Academy Award nomination for his role in "The Revenant". Hardy's portrayal of the Kray twins in "Legend" and his role as Eddie Brock in the "Venom" franchise further solidified his status as a prominent figure in contemporary cinema.
September 1977: Birth of Tom Hardy
Edward Thomas Hardy was born in September 1977.
September 1998: Enrollment at Drama Centre London
Tom Hardy joined Drama Centre London in September 1998 but left early to pursue his acting career.
1999: Foray into Music as a Rapper and Producer
Tom Hardy briefly pursued a career in music as a rapper and hip hop producer under the name "Tommy No 1 + Eddie Too Tall" in 1999, recording a mixtape that was later released in 2018.
1999: Marriage to Sarah Ward
Tom Hardy married producer Sarah Ward.
2001: Film Debut in Black Hawk Down
Tom Hardy made his feature film debut in Ridley Scott's war thriller Black Hawk Down in 2001.
2002: Role in Star Trek: Nemesis
Tom Hardy appeared as the Reman Praetor Shinzon, a clone of USS Enterprise Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: Nemesis in 2002.
2003: Theatre Awards and Recognition
Tom Hardy was awarded the 2003 Evening Standard Theatre Award for Outstanding Newcomer for his performances in Blood and In Arabia We'd All Be Kings.
2003: Roles in Dot the i and LD 50 Lethal Dose
Tom Hardy appeared in the films Dot the i and LD 50 Lethal Dose in 2003.
2003: Rehabilitation for Addiction
Tom Hardy entered rehab to address his struggles with alcohol and drug addiction.
2004: Divorce from Sarah Ward
Tom Hardy and Sarah Ward divorced.
2004: Nomination for Laurence Olivier Award
Tom Hardy was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Most Promising Newcomer for his performance in In Arabia We'd All Be Kings in 2004.
2005: Role in The Virgin Queen
Tom Hardy appeared in the BBC mini-series The Virgin Queen as Robert Dudley in 2005.
2005: Relationship with Rachael Speed
Tom Hardy began dating assistant director Rachael Speed.
2007: Portrayal of Bill Sikes in Oliver Twist
Tom Hardy played Bill Sikes in the BBC mini-series Oliver Twist in 2007.
2007: Performance in The Man of Mode
Tom Hardy starred in the production of The Man of Mode in 2007.
February 2008: Role in the Horror-Thriller WΔZ
Tom Hardy played a drug-addicted rapist in the British horror-thriller WΔZ in February 2008.
September 2008: Appearance in RocknRolla
Tom Hardy appeared as Handsome Bob in Guy Ritchie's London gangster film, RocknRolla, in September 2008.
2008: Supporting Roles and Breakthrough in Bronson
Tom Hardy had supporting roles in the films Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) and RocknRolla (2008). He then starred in Bronson (2008), for which he gained significant recognition.
June 2009: Lead Role in The Take and Award Nomination
Tom Hardy starred in Martina Cole's four-part TV drama The Take, earning a Best Actor nomination at the 2009 Crime Thriller Awards.
August 2009: Appearance in Wuthering Heights
Tom Hardy appeared as Heathcliff in ITV's Wuthering Heights in August 2009.
2009: Separation from Rachael Speed and Beginning of Relationship with Charlotte Riley
Tom Hardy and Rachael Speed separated, and he began a relationship with actress Charlotte Riley.
2009: Roles in The Take and Wuthering Heights
Tom Hardy starred in the Sky 1 drama series The Take and played Heathcliff in ITV's Wuthering Heights in 2009.
March 2010: First-Look Deal with Warner Bros.
Tom Hardy signed a first-look deal at Warner Bros. in March 2010.
2010: Ambassador for the Prince's Trust
Tom Hardy became an ambassador for the Prince's Trust, a UK youth charity.
2010: Critical Acclaim for The Long Red Road
Tom Hardy received positive reviews for his performance in the play The Long Red Road in 2010.
2010: Appearance in Inception and BAFTA Rising Star Award
Tom Hardy starred as Eames in Christopher Nolan's science fiction thriller Inception in 2010, for which he won a BAFTA Rising Star award.
September 2011: Release of Warrior
The film Warrior, featuring Tom Hardy, was released in September 2011.
September 2011: Release of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
The film adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, starring Tom Hardy, was released in September 2011.
2011: Critical Acclaim for Warrior and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Tom Hardy received critical acclaim for his performances in Warrior and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy in 2011.
July 2012: Release of The Dark Knight Rises
The Dark Knight Rises, the final film in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, starring Tom Hardy as Bane, was released in July 2012.
2012: Versatile Roles in This Means War, The Dark Knight Rises, and Lawless
Tom Hardy showcased his versatility by starring in the romantic comedy This Means War, portraying the villain Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, and playing a bootlegger in the crime drama Lawless in 2012.
2012: Patron of Bowel Cancer UK
Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley became patrons of Bowel Cancer UK.
2013: Lead Role in Locke
Tom Hardy starred in the drama film Locke in 2013.
July 2014: Marriage to Charlotte Riley
Tom Hardy married actress Charlotte Riley.
September 2014: Participation in Invictus Games Promotional Video
Tom Hardy, along with other entertainers and athletes, read the poem "Invictus" in a promotional video for the inaugural Invictus Games held in London in September 2014.
2014: Film and Television Appearances
In 2014, Tom Hardy appeared in the crime film "The Drop" alongside James Gandolfini, marking Gandolfini's final film role. Hardy also joined the cast of the BBC crime drama "Peaky Blinders" in its second season as Alfie Solomons.
2014: Debut as Alfie Solomons in Peaky Blinders
Tom Hardy began his role as Alfie Solomons in the BBC crime drama series Peaky Blinders in 2014.
October 2015: Birth of First Son with Charlotte Riley
Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley welcomed their first son together.
December 2015: British Independent Film Award Win and "The Revenant" Premiere
Tom Hardy won Best Actor at the British Independent Film Awards for his dual role as the Kray twins in "Legend". He also attended the London premiere of "The Revenant", in which he starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.
2015: Acclaim for Mad Max: Fury Road, Legend, and The Revenant
Tom Hardy starred as "Mad" Max Rockatansky in Mad Max: Fury Road and both Kray twins in Legend in 2015. He also received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Revenant.
January 2016: Academy Award Nomination
Tom Hardy received his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "The Revenant".
2016: Inclusion on Debrett's List of Influential People
Tom Hardy was included on Debrett's list of the most influential people in the United Kingdom.
June 2017: Death of Dog Woodstock
Tom Hardy's rescue dog, Woodstock, passed away.
2017: Role in Dunkirk
Tom Hardy appeared in Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk in 2017.
2017: Creation and Starring Role in Taboo
Tom Hardy created, co-produced, and starred in the historical fiction series Taboo, which aired on BBC One and FX in 2017.
2017: "Dunkirk" and "Taboo" Release
Tom Hardy starred in Christopher Nolan's World War II action-thriller "Dunkirk" and co-produced and starred in the BBC One television series "Taboo".
December 2018: Birth of Second Son with Charlotte Riley
Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley welcomed their second son.
2018: Release of Early Music Mixtape
Tom Hardy's mixtape, recorded in 1999, was released in 2018.
2018: "Venom" Release
Tom Hardy starred as Eddie Brock / Venom in the film "Venom", which was released in 2018 as the first installment in Sony's Spider-Man Universe.
2018: Appointment as Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Tom Hardy was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his contributions to drama.
2018: Appointed CBE for Services to Drama
Tom Hardy was appointed a CBE in the 2018 Birthday Honours for services to drama.
2018: Lead Role in Venom
Tom Hardy starred as the title character in the film Venom in 2018.
2019: Executive Producer on "A Christmas Carol"
Tom Hardy served as an executive producer on the BBC/FX miniseries "A Christmas Carol".
2020: "Capone" Release
Tom Hardy starred in Josh Trank's biographical film "Capone", which was released in 2020.
2021: Venom: Let There Be Carnage Released
The sequel to Venom, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, starring Tom Hardy, was released in 2021.
September 2022: Victory in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition
Tom Hardy won at the UMAC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championships.
2022: Conclusion of Peaky Blinders Role
Tom Hardy concluded his role as Alfie Solomons in Peaky Blinders in 2022.
2022: Featured on Czarface Album
Tom Hardy, performing as Face Puller or Frankie Pulitzer, was featured on the Czarface album "Czarmageddon".
June 2023: Promotion to Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Tom Hardy was promoted to purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
May 2024: Announcement of "77 Blackout"
In May 2024, it was announced that Tom Hardy and Mahershala Ali would be working together on the crime thriller "77 Blackout".
2024: Venom: The Last Dance Release
The third installment in the Venom franchise, Venom: The Last Dance, starring Tom Hardy, is set to be released in 2024.