Memorable heroes in large-scale Hollywood blockbusters, charismatic characters from less-promoted films - Tom Hardy's filmography is extremely diverse. He does not refuse to star in science fiction and military action films, biopics, dramas, and comedies. He is invited by famous directors who know for sure that Hardy is magnificent in any form.
Where it all began
It all started on September 15, 1977 with the appearance of a son in the family of Edward and Ann Hardy. The boy was named Thomas. The family was creative, so Tom’s early attraction to everything related to art is not surprising. The actor's father directed commercials and wrote comedy plays. Mom was an artist.
Tom studied first at Tower House, then he was transferred to Reeds boarding school. He was expelled from there for violating discipline. Hardy became acquainted with alcohol and drugs quite early. After leaving Reeds, Tom settled at Richmond Theater School. Having finally confirmed his desire to become an actor, in 1998 he entered the London Drama Center. One of his teachers at the London Center was the teacher of Anthony Hopkins himself.
Biography. Childhood and youth
Edward Thomas Hardy was born on 15 September 1977 in Hammersmith, London, the only child of Anne (an Irish artist) and Edward Hardy (a writer and novelist).
He attended Tower House School, Reed's School and sixth form at Duff Miller College before discovering his passion for acting and studying it at Richmond Drama School. He later joined Drama Center London in September 1998.
From adolescence to early adolescence, he suffered from drug addiction, alcoholism and crime.
Tom Hardy's first roles
Ridley Scott's military thriller Black Hawk Down became Tom's film debut. The film was based on real events. The book by Mark Bowden, on which Scott based his film, covered the conflict in Mogadishu. However, the film does not simply reconstruct the battle; it is a historical drama.
Participation in the project of a famous director brought Tom out of the shadows. He had some interesting proposals. In 2002, he appeared in Matthew Parkhill's melodrama Dot the I's. True, not in the leading role, but his partner in the film was Gael Garcia Bernal. And the genre of melodrama allowed Hardy to move away from the military theme.
Tom's other work became more noticeable. In the science fiction saga "Star Trek" he played the clone of Reman Preton Shinzon. Star Trek Into Darkness showcased Hardy's talent. The young actor is not at all lost next to the famous Patrick Stewart. His villain doesn't look like a cardboard character. The viewer suddenly catches himself thinking that he even sympathizes with him. This experience would later come in handy for Hardy in another film, Batman.
Career
Despite his turbulent youth, Tom Hardy won the Big Breakfast Find Me Supermodel competition in 1998 at the age of 21.
His debut television show was Steven Spielberg's war series Band of Brothers in 2001. A few months later, he directed his debut film, Ridley Scott's war thriller Black Hawk Down. Although his performance received positive reviews from critics, military officials and other groups criticized the film.
His next film, Star Trek: Nemesis in 2002, was a science fiction film in which he portrayed Praetor Shinzon, a Roman warrior leader.
In 2003, he directed the psychological thriller Dot the I, and soon after traveled to Morocco for Simon: English Legionnaire, a film about a young Englishman during the Franco-Algerian conflict. That same year, he directed "LD 50 Lethal Dose" in the British horror film.
In 2003, he appeared as Skunk in the play In Arabia We Shall All Be Kings, performed in London. Critics praised his performance as "remarkable"; it also won him accolades.
In 2005, he was featured in the BBC miniseries The Virgin Queen, where he portrayed Robert Dudley, a childhood friend of Elizabeth I. In 2006, he appeared in the BBC Four film A for Andromeda, a remake of the 1961 series. ,
In 2007, he appeared in the lead role in the BBC film Stuart: A Life Back, in which he portrayed Stuart Shorter, a homeless man subjected to years of abuse.
In 2008, he portrayed a drug-addicted rapist in the British crime thriller WΔZ. That same year, he appeared in 'RocknRolla', a British-American crime comedy film, in which he portrayed Handsome Bob, a closeted gay member of The Wild Bunch.
In 2009, he gained 19 kg to play the character Bronson/Peterson in the film Bronson, the true story of prison inmate Charles Bronson. In June 2009, he portrayed a gangster in the television drama Take on Sky One. In August he starred in ITV's Wuthering Heights, playing Heathcliff.
In 2010, he portrayed the alcoholic Sam in the play The Long Red Road, performed at the Goodman Theater in Chicago. He won positive reviews for his performance. That same year, he played Eames in Christopher Nolan's Inception, a science-fiction thriller.
In 2011, he starred in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, a BBC TV adaptation of the 1979 miniseries. That same year, his portrayal of Tommy Riordan in the film Warrior earned him critical acclaim.
In 2012, he starred in the superhero film This Means War, in which he played the supervillain Bane, for which he gained 14 kg. That same year, he portrayed a bootlegger in the American crime drama film Lawless.
In 2014, Hardy played Bob Saginowski, a bartender in the American crime drama film The Fall, directed by Mikael R. That same year, he also appeared in the BBC series Peak Blinders in the second series, in which he portrayed Alfie Solomons, the head of Jewish gang.
He received five films in 2020. He first appeared in Child 44, where he played Leo Demidov, an agent of the Soviet secret police. The film was critically and commercially unsuccessful, but its performance was praised.
His performance as Max Rockatansky in his next film Mad Max: Fury Road in 2020 was praised by critics. The film was a hit at the box office.
His third film in 2020 was the crime thriller Legend, in which he played the dual role of the Kray brothers, who are gangsters. His fourth film in 2020 was the American film The Revenant.
In 2020, he starred in Dunkirk, a war film. It was about the British military evacuation from the French port of Dunkirk during World War II. Hardy will also portray a war photographer in the film Unreasonable Conduct. He will also star in John Trank's Al Capone biopic Fonzo.
On television since 2020, he has appeared in the BBC One television series Taboo, created by Steven Knight, Hardy and his father Edward. Hardy wrote the story. He will also appear in Venom, which will be released in 2020.
Rock and roll from Guy Ritchie
Then Tom Hardy's filmography was replenished with a wide variety of projects - science fiction, thrillers, comedies (Escape from Colditz Castle, Marie Antoinette, Andromeda, Layer Cake). At the same time, Hardy is getting used to the theatrical stage. His performances in the plays “Blood” and “Arabia, We Shall Be Kings” brought him an award from the London Evening Standard Theater Award. And in 2003, Tom was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award as the most promising young theater actor. There were also strong television projects in his career. For example, the English historical series “The Virgin Queen” or the television drama about a homeless man “Stuart: A Past Life”.
However, the breakthrough was an invitation from Guy Ritchie. In “Rock and Rolla” he got a small role, but Guy Ritchie never has passable characters, and that’s why he’s a great director. Handsome Bo, homosexual, bandit, great guy and the rest of the list fits perfectly into the team. Fans of Guy Ritchie appreciated Hardy's amazing performance. He quickly grasped and inimitably presented on the screen the director’s signature style: drive, humor, adrenaline and grotesquerie. They started watching films with Tom Hardy. And the producers began to invite him to projects for leading roles.
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“There comes a time when the world is not satisfied with the fact that you are gifted and talented. Without thinking twice, people give preference to those who not only have potential, but who are capable of brilliant work,” - this is a lesson Hardy learned throughout his life.
In 2003, Hardy finally got rid of his addictions and achieved significant success on stage. He was awarded the London Evening Standard Theater Award, and the following year was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Most Promising Debut for his performance in the play In Arabia, We'd All Be Kings. He also continues to actively act, appearing in the film “The Virgin Queen.”
In the fall of 2008, the actor received one of his most famous roles in Guy Ritchie's comedy RocknRolla. There he played a homosexual bandit who fell in love with the leader of the Wild Gang criminal group. Tom's lover was played by Gerard Butler. At the same time, Hardy starred in the films Oliver Twist, Torture Chamber and Flood. The public also remembered the film “Sucker Punch,” in which Tom’s filming partners were Morgan Freeman and Antonio Banderas.
2009 was also successful for the artist. He managed to get the role of Heathcliff in the film adaptation of Emily Bronte's novel Wuthering Heights; Charlotte Riley became Thomas's partner. But real fame came to him thanks to his role in the film “Bronson,” where Hardy played prisoner Charles Bronson. This is the story of England's most dangerous criminal, who spent almost 40 years in a prison cell. To be more similar to the original, Tom Hardy even gained weight, gaining significant weight.
In 2012, the film “The Drunkest County in the World” was announced. The main roles in the film were played by Tom Hardy and Shia LaBeouf. Neither Hardy nor LaBeouf can be called good boys - Tom sometimes likes to openly swear in public, Shia, on the contrary, has become more withdrawn and stopped communicating with the press. Rumor has it that during the break between takes, the actors even sorted things out using physical force.
Tom also put a lot of effort into ensuring that his Bane (the villain who opposes Batman in the final part of Nolan's Batman franchise) was a worthy opponent of the famous comic book hero. This criminal has a very dark past, suffering led him down a dangerous path, and now he is ferocious and cruel. Hardy again gained muscle mass and trained in martial arts, as a result, Bane emerged as a truly terrifying character.
Hardy’s latest significant works also include the drama “Warrior,” the thriller “Inception,” the action film “Mad Max” and the superhero action film “The Dark Knight Rises.” To participate in the latter, Tom had to undergo an intensive training course, completing a large-scale training program that was necessary for the role of Bane.
"Bronson"
The biographical drama “Bronson” from Nicolas Winding Refn became almost a monologue for Tom Hardy. The entire film rests solely on the actor’s charisma. This is a one-man theater.
The story of Charles Bronson himself is similar to absurdity, to progressive madness. All his life he strived for fame, but only with very unique methods, without getting out of prison. He was imprisoned for assault, robbery and resisting authorities. Moreover, it is not even clear whether this person was a revolutionary going against the system, a mediocrity making his way with his fists, or an aggressive madman. One thing is clear, Bronson still got his lady love - fame. He was called the most dangerous criminal in England, a book was written about him, and a film was made.
So Tom Hardy, who invested in this picture, received a ticket to the “first echelon”. Although he had to work on his physical fitness. Tom Hardy, who is about 178 centimeters tall, gained muscle mass for filming. He managed to gain as much as 19 kilograms to look impressive on screen.
Skilled imitator
Christopher Nolan always carefully selects actors for his projects. So for the film “Inception” he assembled an incredible team: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Tom Berenger, Marion Cotillard. Lesser-known, but rapidly gaining popularity, and most importantly, talented young actors in the film starred: Cillian Murphy, Ellen Page, Joseph Gordon-Levitt. And Tom Hardy. He plays an impersonator. A person who takes on any disguise. In a dream, he, like a chameleon, fits into other people's bodies, manipulating feelings and relationships.
The film Inception was nominated for an Oscar and a British Academy Film Award.
Why we love Tom Hardy Self-irony, dogs and charity
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Self-irony
Tom Hardy has a great sense of humor. In the 2000s, the actor maintained a MySpace page and posted very strange (and very funny) photos there. In the pictures, Hardy posed in shorts and a wig, and also made faces and showed off his tattoos. Ten years later, Hardy's photos went viral, and Buzzfeed even made a selection of the best photos. But the actor is not ashamed of his past. “I’m not ashamed of my MySpace photos, especially the one of me in my underpants, which is a great photo of a man in his natural habitat,” Hardy said.
On the set of The Revenant, Hardy made a bet with Leonardo DiCaprio that he would not be nominated for an Oscar. The loser had to get a tattoo designed by the winner. Hardy ultimately didn't win an Oscar for his supporting role in The Revenant, but was still nominated. DiCaprio wanted his colleague to write the inscription “Leo knows everything.” Hardy still hasn't gotten a tattoo because he thinks DiCaprio's idea "totally sucks."
Hardy hardly talks about his family, so fans are very happy when some details about his personal life appear online. For example, in this video the actor raps with his son Louis.
Tom and Louis Hardy rap
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Dogs
Hardy loves dogs very much. The actor often encourages adopting pets from shelters. Hardy's fans even created an Instagram account where they post photos of him and his dogs.
A few years ago, Hardy picked up a dog named Woodstock on the street. Woody died in June from polymyositis. The actor wrote a touching obituary for the dog and made a video with photographs of Woodstock.
Dearest Woody Woodstock Yamaduki Hardy from Peachtree Georgia
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Hardy often took Woody to filming and even appeared with him at premieres. “He was an angel and my best friend. We went through a lot together,” said the actor.
Together with Woody, the actor read fairy tales on the BBC children's channel.
Good deeds
Hardy is actively involved in charity work. He helped organize fundraising campaigns for victims of the Manchester attack and the Grenfell Tower fire in west London.
In April, Hardy took part in an event that aims to combat stigma and support people with mental illness.
Talent
Tom Hardy is undoubtedly a talented actor. Surprisingly, he often played heroes whose faces were hidden behind a mask - Mad Max, Bane in The Dark Knight and Farrier in Dunkirk. Fans of the actor joke that the directors simply don’t like Hardy’s face.
But this, of course, is not true. Director Christopher Nolan, with whom Hardy worked on Dunkirk and The Dark Knight, said several times that he admired the actor's ability to play with just his eyes and eyebrows.
Hardy not only acts, but also writes scripts. In 2020, he and his father wrote the script for the mini-series Taboo. And he played the main role there. And it's a great series.
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"Warrior"
After filming with Nolan, Hardy signed up to take part in a sports drama. The movie "Warrior" made him work hard again. Tom Hardy needed to be turned into a real fighter.
In an interview, the actor willingly shared the secrets of rapidly gaining muscle mass. In the ten weeks leading up to filming Warrior, Tom spent two hours lifting weights every day, then spent the same amount of time practicing jiu-jitsu techniques, boxing for two hours, and dancing for two hours. Such intense loads gave him the appearance of a professional mixed martial arts fighter.
The Dark Knight
The form Hardy achieved for filming “Warrior” was useful for another project. Christopher Nolan, who took on the creation of a new film about Batman, invited him to the team. Tom Hardy's filmography has received another memorable villain.
Tom's Bane turned out to be an ambiguous personality. He is wild, furious, and sows destruction. At the same time, he is capable of nobility and self-sacrifice. In his understanding, he brings revolution, renewal to the “stuck” Gotham. Hardy upends the cliché of the comic book anti-hero. His Bane has more drama, and the viewer feels it.
Interestingly, Nolan took Hardy into his new film not only because of the successful filming in Inception. He really liked Tom's performance in Guy Ritchie's RocknRolla.
The drunkest district
Afterwards, Tom Hardy’s filmography was replenished with another historical biopic. At the Russian box office, the film based on the book by Matt Bondurant was called “The Drunkest County in the World.” In the book, Matt talks about real events from the life of his grandfather and his brothers. Bondurants were very famous personalities during Prohibition in the United States. And the film tells the story of these bootleggers.
Tom Hardy played the role of the older brother, Forrest, silent, suspicious and stern.
Critics had mixed reactions to the film. However, reviews of Tom's game were the most laudatory. He rose to the occasion again.
In 2014, several more films will appear on the screen in which the actor has leading roles. Tom Hardy was invited to film in 2020. Then the updated “Mad Max” will be presented to the viewer. In Fury Road, Hardy will play the central character, Max. Fans of the franchise can already admire test shots taken for the future project.
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