Tom Hardy

Born:September 15, 1977

Place of Birth:Hammersmith, London, England, UK

Known For:Acting

Biography

Edward Thomas Hardy, known to the world as Tom Hardy, is a versatile English actor, producer, and writer who has captivated audiences with his intense performances on both the big and small screens. Born on September 15, 1977, Hardy's journey to stardom began after studying acting at the prestigious Drama Centre London. His talent was first showcased in Ridley Scott's "Black Hawk Down" in 2001, marking the beginning of a remarkable career.

Throughout his career, Hardy has garnered critical acclaim and numerous award nominations for his roles in a variety of films. From portraying the menacing Bane in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises" to the dual roles of the Kray twins in "Legend," Hardy has showcased his incredible range as an actor. His portrayal of "Mad" Max Rockatansky in "Mad Max: Fury Road" solidified his status as a leading man in Hollywood.

In addition to his film work, Hardy has made a significant impact on television, starring in acclaimed series such as "Peaky Blinders" and creating the historical fiction series "Taboo." His talent extends beyond acting, as he has also delved into producing and writing, further establishing himself as a multifaceted artist in the entertainment industry.

Hardy's stage presence is equally impressive, with notable performances in productions like "In Arabia We'd All Be Kings" and "The Man of Mode." His dedication to his craft has earned him accolades such as the Laurence Olivier Award and the Evening Standard Theatre Award, showcasing his prowess in live theater as well.

Beyond his work in entertainment, Hardy is known for his philanthropic efforts and serves as an ambassador for the Prince's Trust. His contributions to drama were recognized in 2018 when he was appointed a CBE in the Birthday Honours. Hardy's commitment to his craft, coupled with his charitable endeavors, highlights his status as not just a talented actor, but also a compassionate individual dedicated to making a positive impact in the world.

With his commanding presence on screen, chameleon-like ability to inhabit diverse roles, and unwavering commitment to his art, Tom Hardy continues to leave a lasting impression on audiences worldwide. His legacy as one of the most talented and versatile actors of his generation is solidified through his body of work and his ongoing contributions to the world of entertainment.

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Filmography

Acting

Venom: The Last Dance

Eddie Brock / Venom

2024

Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie's last dance.

Spider-Man: No Way Home

Eddie Brock / Venom (uncredited)

2021

Peter Parker is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a super-hero. When he asks for help from Doctor Strange the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.

Inception

Eames

2010

Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible: "inception", the implantation of another person's idea into a target's subconscious.

Venom

Eddie Brock / Venom

2018

Investigative journalist Eddie Brock attempts a comeback following a scandal, but accidentally becomes the host of Venom, a violent, super powerful alien symbiote. Soon, he must rely on his newfound powers to protect the world from a shadowy organization looking for a symbiote of their own.

Mad Max: Fury Road

Max Rockatansky

2015

An apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and most everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Within this world exist two rebels on the run who just might be able to restore order.

The Dark Knight Rises

Bane

2012

Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes to protect the late attorney's reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department. Eight years later, Batman encounters the mysterious Selina Kyle and the villainous Bane, a new terrorist leader who overwhelms Gotham's finest. The Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.

Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Eddie Brock / Venom

2021

After finding a host body in investigative reporter Eddie Brock, the alien symbiote must face a new enemy, Carnage, the alter ego of serial killer Cletus Kasady.

The Revenant

John Fitzgerald

2015

In the 1820s, a frontiersman, Hugh Glass, sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a bear mauling.

Black Hawk Down

SPC Lance Twombly

2001

When U.S. Rangers and an elite Delta Force team attempt to kidnap two underlings of a Somali warlord, their Black Hawk helicopters are shot down, and the Americans suffer heavy casualties, facing intense fighting from the militia on the ground.

Dunkirk

Farrier

2017

The story of the miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, Canada and France, who were cut off and surrounded by the German army from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk between May 26th and June 4th 1940 during World War II.

Legend

Ronald Kray / Reginald Kray

2015

Suave, charming and volatile, Reggie Kray and his unstable twin brother Ronnie start to leave their mark on the London underworld in the 1960s. Using violence to get what they want, the siblings orchestrate robberies and murders while running nightclubs and protection rackets. With police Detective Leonard "Nipper" Read hot on their heels, the brothers continue their rapid rise to power and achieve tabloid notoriety.

The Drop

Bob

2014

Bob Saginowski finds himself at the center of a robbery gone awry and entwined in an investigation that digs deep into the neighborhood's past where friends, families, and foes all work together to make a living - no matter the cost.

Warrior

Tommy Conlon

2011

The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament – a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Ricki Tarr

2011

In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet mole within his former colleagues at the heart of MI6.

The Bikeriders

Johnny

2024

After a chance encounter, headstrong Kathy is drawn to Benny, member of Midwestern motorcycle club the Vandals. As the club transforms into a dangerous underworld of violence, Benny must choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.

Lawless

Forrest Bondurant

2012

In 1931, the Bondurant brothers of Franklin County, Virginia, run a multipurpose backwoods establishment that hides their true business — bootlegging. Middle brother Forrest is the brain of the operation; older Howard is the brawn, and younger Jack, the lookout. Though the local police have taken bribes and left the brothers alone, a violent war erupts when a sadistic lawman from Chicago arrives and tries to shut down the Bondurants operation.

This Means War

Tuck

2012

Two top CIA operatives wage an epic battle against one another after they discover they are dating the same woman.

Layer Cake

Clarkie

2004

When a seemingly straight-forward drug deal goes awry, XXXX has to break his die-hard rules and turn up the heat, not only to outwit the old regime and come out on top, but to save his own skin...

Star Trek: Nemesis

Praetor Shinzon

2002

En route to the honeymoon of William Riker to Deanna Troi on her home planet of Betazed, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise receives word from Starfleet that a coup has resulted in the installation of a new Romulan political leader, Shinzon, who claims to seek peace with the human-backed United Federation of Planets. Once in enemy territory, the captain and his crew make a startling discovery: Shinzon is human, a slave from the Romulan sister planet of Remus, and has a secret, shocking relationship to Picard himself.

Child 44

Leo Demidov

2015

Set in Stalin-era Soviet Union, a disgraced MGB agent is dispatched to investigate a series of child murders -- a case that begins to connect with the very top of party leadership.

Marie Antoinette

Raumont

2006

The retelling of France’s iconic but ill-fated queen, Marie Antoinette. From her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at 15 to her reign as queen at 19 and ultimately the fall of Versailles.

RocknRolla

Handsome Bob

2008

When a Russian mobster sets up a real estate scam that generates millions of pounds, various members of London's criminal underworld pursue their share of the fortune. Various shady characters, including Mr One-Two, Stella the accountant, and Johnny Quid, a druggie rock-star, try to claim their slice.

Bronson

Michael Peterson / Charles Bronson

2009

A young man who was sentenced to 7 years in prison for robbing a post office ends up spending 30 years in solitary confinement. During this time, his own personality is supplanted by his alter ego, Charles Bronson.

Locke

Ivan Locke

2014

Ivan Locke has worked hard to craft a good life for himself. Tonight, that life will collapse around him. On the eve of the biggest challenge of his career, Ivan receives a phone call that sets in motion a series of events that will unravel his family, job, and soul.

Stuart: A Life Backwards

Stuart Shorter

2007

Story about the remarkable friendship between a reclusive writer and illustrator and a chaotic homeless man, whom he gets to know during a campaign to release two charity workers from prison.

The Reckoning

Straw

2004

In 14th Century England, this tale of murder and mystery follows a fugitive priest who falls in with a troupe of actors. As they arrive in a small town, the actors encounter a woman being sentenced to death for practicing witchcraft and murder. Discarding the expected bible stories, the actors now stage a performance based on the crime. Through the performance of the play, they discover a mystery.

Production

Venom: The Last Dance

Story

2024

Venom

Executive Producer

2018

Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Story

2021

After finding a host body in investigative reporter Eddie Brock, the alien symbiote must face a new enemy, Carnage, the alter ego of serial killer Cletus Kasady.