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My Take
Tom Hardy intrigues me because he does his best acting under constraints that would sink most performers. Mask his face as Bane or strap him into Mad Max's rig, and he still communicates everything through eyes, breath, and sheer physicality. His double act with himself in Venom reveals an unexpected comic looseness, while Peaky Blinders proves he can steal a whole series with limited screen time. Knowing he rebuilt his life after a turbulent youth, I read a hard-won gravity in his characters. He is the rare star whose unpredictability is itself the reason I keep showing up.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Hardy
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・ハーディ
- Reading
- とむ・はーでぃ
- Born
- September 15, 1977 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
- Origin
- Hammersmith, United Kingdom
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- screenwriter / stage actor / film actor / model / executive producer
2. Background
- University
- Richmond Adult Community College
Awards & achievements
- 2009 British Independent Film Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a British Independent Film
- 2011 BAFTA Rising Star Award
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Revenant | — | |
| Notable work | The Dark Knight Rises | — | |
| Notable work | Venom | — | |
| Notable work | Inception | — | |
| Notable work | Mad Max: Fury Road | — | |
| Notable work | Peaky Blinders | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Hardy born?
Born September 15, 1977 (age 48).
Where is Tom Hardy from?
Tom Hardy is from Hammersmith, United Kingdom.
What does Tom Hardy do?
Tom Hardy works as screenwriter, stage actor, film actor, model, executive producer.
How tall is Tom Hardy?
Tom Hardy is 2 cm.
What is Tom Hardy known for?
Notable works include The Revenant, The Dark Knight Rises, Venom.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.