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Public records list Tom Hardy as a screenwriter, stage actor and film actor. Tom Hardy was born in Hammersmith, United Kingdom on September 15, 1977. That works out to 49 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Richmond Adult Community College. Awards on record include British Independent Film Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a British Independent Film (2009), BAFTA Rising Star Award (2011) and Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
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.
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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 49)
- Origin
- Hammersmith, United Kingdom
- Height
- 182 cm
- Occupation
- screenwriter / stage actor / film actor / model / executive producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
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
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tomhardy/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom%20Hardy
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%88%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%83%8F%E3%83%BC%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q208026
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Hardy born?
Tom Hardy was born on September 15, 1977 and is 49 years old.
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 182 cm tall.
Where did Tom Hardy study?
Tom Hardy attended Richmond Adult Community College.
What is Tom Hardy known for?
Tom Hardy's notable works include The Revenant, The Dark Knight Rises, Venom.
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