Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tom Hiddleston
Discover the career path of Tom Hiddleston, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Thomas William Hiddleston is a highly acclaimed English actor, renowned for his captivating performances across stage and screen. He achieved widespread recognition for his portrayal of Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a role he originated in the 2011 film *Thor* and has reprised in numerous subsequent films and the *Loki* Disney+ series. Hiddleston's charismatic presence and acting prowess have solidified his position as a prominent figure in contemporary entertainment.
1994: Hank Williams' biography released
In 2014, it was announced that Hiddleston would portray Hank Williams in the 2015 biopic I Saw the Light, based on the 1994 biography.
1999: Stage debut in Journey's End
In 1999, Tom Hiddleston made his stage debut in 'Journey's End'.
2006: First Film Role and Stage Productions
In 2006, Tom Hiddleston was cast in his first film role, 'Unrelated' and starred in Cheek by Jowl's productions 'The Changeling'.
2006: Voiceover for BBC documentary on the Galapagos Island
In 2006, Tom Hiddleston was the voiceover for BBC's documentary on the Galapagos Island and also appeared in Suburban Shootout.
2007: West End Production of Cymbeline
In 2007, Tom Hiddleston acted in the West End production of 'Cymbeline'.
2007: Film Debut in Unrelated
In 2007, Tom Hiddleston began his film career with a role in Joanna Hogg's film 'Unrelated'.
2007: Narrated audiobook The Red Necklace
In 2007, Tom Hiddleston narrated the audiobook 'The Red Necklace' by Sally Gardner and also guest starred in the medical drama 'Casualty'.
2007: Cymbeline Production
In 2007, Tom Hiddleston starred in Cheek by Jowl's production of 'Cymbeline', for which he won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Newcomer in a Play.
2008: Ivanov and Othello
In 2008, Tom Hiddleston performed in 'Ivanov' in West End and was nominated for Laurence Olivier Award for his role as Cassio in 'Othello'.
2008: Donmar Warehouse Credits
In 2008, Tom Hiddleston's Donmar Warehouse credits include Cassio in 'Othello' and Lvov in 'Ivanov'.
2008: TV Credits in Wallander and Miss Austen Regrets
In 2008, Tom Hiddleston's TV credits include Magnus Martinsson in the BBC detective drama 'Wallander' and John Plumptre in 'Miss Austen Regrets'.
2009: Return to Cranford
In 2009, Tom Hiddleston played William Buxton in the BBC drama series 'Return to Cranford'.
November 2010: Performance in The Children's Monologues
In November 2010, Tom Hiddleston appeared in Danny Boyle's one-time production of 'The Children's Monologues', playing the role of Prudence.
2010: Appearance in Archipelago
In 2010, Tom Hiddleston appeared in Joanna Hogg's film 'Archipelago', continuing his early film career.
2011: Portraying Loki in 'Thor'
In 2011, Tom Hiddleston gained international recognition for his portrayal of Loki in the film 'Thor', which marked the beginning of his involvement in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
2011: Role in Midnight in Paris and War Horse
In 2011, Tom Hiddleston portrayed F. Scott Fitzgerald in Woody Allen's 'Midnight in Paris' and appeared in Steven Spielberg's 'War Horse'. That year, he also received a nomination for the BAFTA Rising Star Award.
2011: Release of Thor and Midnight in Paris
In 2011, Tom Hiddleston starred in Thor and Midnight in Paris, both of which were among his most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2012: Reprising Loki in The Avengers
In 2012, Tom Hiddleston reprised his role as Loki in 'The Avengers'. During filming, he encouraged Chris Hemsworth to hit him for a fight scene to make it look more realistic.
2012: Starring in The Deep Blue Sea
In 2012, Tom Hiddleston starred in Terence Davies' drama film 'The Deep Blue Sea'.
December 2013: Starring in Coriolanus
From December 2013 to February 2014, Tom Hiddleston played the title character in William Shakespeare's 'Coriolanus' at the Donmar Warehouse in Covent Garden.
2013: Coriolanus Production
From 2013 to 2014, Tom Hiddleston starred as the title character in a production of 'Coriolanus', receiving a nomination for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor.
2013: Acting in Only Lovers Left Alive
In 2013, Tom Hiddleston appeared in Jim Jarmusch's vampire film 'Only Lovers Left Alive'.
2013: Roles in Thor: The Dark World and Only Lovers Left Alive
In 2013, Tom Hiddleston played Loki again in 'Thor: The Dark World', and also appeared in Jim Jarmusch's film 'Only Lovers Left Alive'.
2013: Release of Only Lovers Left Alive and Thor: The Dark World
In 2013, Tom Hiddleston starred in Only Lovers Left Alive and Thor: The Dark World, both of which were among his most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2013: UNICEF ambassador travel to Guinea
In early 2013, Tom Hiddleston, as a UK ambassador of UNICEF, travelled to Guinea to raise awareness about hunger and malnutrition.
January 2014: Jaguar Cars Spokesperson
In January 2014, Tom Hiddleston became a spokesperson for Jaguar Cars in their "Good to be Bad" ad campaign, appearing in commercials such as "Rendezvous".
January 2014: Coriolanus Aired Live Internationally
On January 30, 2014, Tom Hiddleston's performance in 'Coriolanus' was aired live internationally.
February 2014: Starring in Coriolanus
From December 2013 to February 2014, Tom Hiddleston played the title character in William Shakespeare's 'Coriolanus' at the Donmar Warehouse in Covent Garden.
February 2014: Filming Crimson Peak
In February 2014, Tom Hiddleston began filming the gothic horror film 'Crimson Peak' in Toronto.
June 2014: Portraying Hank Williams
In June 2014, it was announced that Tom Hiddleston would portray country music singer Hank Williams in the biopic 'I Saw the Light'.
2014: Coriolanus Production
From 2013 to 2014, Tom Hiddleston starred as the title character in a production of 'Coriolanus', receiving a nomination for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor.
October 2015: Release of Crimson Peak
In October 2015, the gothic horror film 'Crimson Peak', starring Tom Hiddleston, was released.
2015: Roles in Crimson Peak and I Saw The Light
In 2015, Tom Hiddleston starred in Guillermo del Toro's horror film 'Crimson Peak' and played Hank Williams in the biopic 'I Saw The Light'.
2015: Narrating Unity and Filming The Night Manager
In 2015, Tom Hiddleston was one of the narrators in the documentary 'Unity' and started filming the television mini-series 'The Night Manager'.
2015: Premiere of I Saw the Light
In 2015, the film 'I Saw the Light', starring Tom Hiddleston as Hank Williams, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
2015: UNICEF ambassador travel to South Sudan
In early 2015, Tom Hiddleston, as a UK ambassador of UNICEF, travelled to South Sudan to report the results of the ongoing civil war on the lives of children.
March 2016: Release of I Saw the Light
On March 25, 2016, 'I Saw the Light', starring Tom Hiddleston as Hank Williams, was released by Sony Pictures Classics.
2016: Starring in The Night Manager
In 2016, Tom Hiddleston appeared as Jonathan Pine in 'The Night Manager', earning several award nominations and winning a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
2016: UNICEF ambassador second travel to South Sudan
In late 2016, Tom Hiddleston, as a UK ambassador of UNICEF, travelled for a second time to South Sudan to report the results of the ongoing civil war on the lives of vast numbers of children across the country.
September 2017: Hamlet Performance
In September 2017, Tom Hiddleston played the title character in a limited run of William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' directed by Kenneth Branagh, with tickets distributed via lottery to raise money for RADA.
November 2017: Release of Thor: Ragnarok
In November 2017, Tom Hiddleston reprised his role as Loki in Thor: Ragnarok, which was released to positive reception.
2017: Leading role in Kong: Skull Island
In 2017, Tom Hiddleston led the cast of the big-budget adventure film 'Kong: Skull Island'.
2017: Release of Kong: Skull Island and Thor: Ragnarok
In 2017, Tom Hiddleston starred in two critically acclaimed and commercially successful films: Kong: Skull Island and Thor: Ragnarok.
February 2018: Donation to Justice and Equality Fund
In February 2018, Tom Hiddleston was named as one of the donators by Justice and Equality Fund, the UK version of the Time's Up initiative.
November 2018: Announcement of Loki series
In November 2018, the production of Loki was announced, with Tom Hiddleston reprising his role.
2018: Release of Avengers: Infinity War
In 2018, Tom Hiddleston starred in Avengers: Infinity War, which was one of his most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2018: Appearances in Early Man and Leading Lady Parts
In 2018, Tom Hiddleston voiced the villain in the animated film Early Man and appeared in the short film Leading Lady Parts, supporting the Time's Up initiative.
August 2019: Broadway Debut in Betrayal
In August 2019, Tom Hiddleston made his Broadway debut, reprising the role of Robert in Betrayal at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre for a 17-week limited engagement. His performance received positive reviews.
2019: Broadway Debut in Betrayal
In 2019, Tom Hiddleston made his Broadway debut in a revival of Harold Pinter's drama 'Betrayal', for which he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.
2019: Release of Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Tom Hiddleston starred in Avengers: Endgame, one of his most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
March 2021: Joining the cast of The Essex Serpent
In March 2021, it was announced that Tom Hiddleston had joined the cast of the Apple TV+ drama series The Essex Serpent.
June 2021: Premiere of Loki on Disney+
In June 2021, Tom Hiddleston reprised his role as Loki in the TV series Loki, which premiered on Disney+.
July 2021: Release of The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
In July 2021, The Simpsons short film The Good, the Bart, and the Loki, featuring Tom Hiddleston's voice appearance as Loki, was released on Disney+.
July 2021: Renewal of Loki for a Second Season
On July 14, 2021, the series Loki, starring Tom Hiddleston, was officially renewed for a second season, following generally favorable reviews.
August 2021: Voice role in What If...?
In August 2021, Tom Hiddleston voiced Loki in the animated series What If...?
2021: Loki series release on Disney+
In 2021, Tom Hiddleston reprised his role as Loki in the Disney+ series 'Loki', further expanding his presence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series continued through 2023.
May 13, 2022: Premiere of The Essex Serpent
On May 13, 2022, The Essex Serpent, starring Tom Hiddleston, premiered.
September 2022: Release of Welcome to the Club
In September 2022, Tom Hiddleston made a voice appearance in The Simpsons short film Welcome to the Club released on Disney+.
June 2023: Participation in Soccer Aid
On June 11, 2023, Tom Hiddleston took part in the Soccer Aid line up for UNICEF's charity match at Old Trafford Stadium.
October 2023: Premiere of Loki Season 2
In October 2023, the second season of Loki, starring Tom Hiddleston, premiered.
2023: Loki series continued
In 2023, Tom Hiddleston continued to play Loki in the Disney+ series 'Loki', expanding his presence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series started in 2021.
2024: Starring in The Life of Chuck
In 2024, Tom Hiddleston starred in the movie The Life of Chuck, which is an adaptation of a novella by Stephen King.
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