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Tom Hardy
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Edward Thomas Hardy
Date of Birth: September 15, 1977
Place of Birth: Hammersmith, London, England
Height: 175 cm (5′9″)
Weight: ~76 kg (168 lbs)
Religion: Raised Catholic
Nationality: British
Ancestry: English, Irish descent
Languages: English
Marital Status: Married to Charlotte Riley (since 2014)
Children: 3 (including Louis Hardy)
Occupation: Actor, Producer
Education: Drama Centre London
Net Worth: ~$60M
Total Social Followers: 7M+
Notable Work: Inception, Venom, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Dark Knight Rises
Current Residence: London, UK
Properties: Homes in London & countryside England
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Grew up in East Sheen, London.
- Attended Drama Centre London and Richmond Drama School.
- Overcame substance abuse issues in the mid-2000s.
🎬 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2001: TV debut in Band of Brothers; film debut in Black Hawk Down.
- 2008: Breakout performance in Bronson.
- 2010: Starred in Christopher Nolan’s Inception.
- 2012: Played Bane in The Dark Knight Rises.
- 2015: Lead role in Mad Max: Fury Road.
- 2015: Portrayed both Kray twins in Legend.
- 2018–2021: Eddie Brock/Venom in the Venom films.
- 2017–2025: Films & TV including Dunkirk and Taboo.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Academy Award nomination for The Revenant (2016).
- BAFTA Rising Star Award (2011).
- Multiple British Independent Film Awards.
- Appointed CBE (2018) for services to drama.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Trained method actor known for extreme physical transformations.
- Added over 30 lbs of muscle to play Bane.
- Played both Kray twins in Legend (2015) using body-double and VFX.
- Co-created and executive produced BBC’s Taboo with his father, Chips Hardy.
- Early TV break came with Band of Brothers (2001).
- Practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has competed in local tournaments.
- Open about recovery; credits sobriety with turning his life around.
- Has a tattoo from a lost bet with Leonardo DiCaprio.
- Longtime collaborator with director Christopher Nolan.
- Frequently adopts rescue dogs and supports animal welfare causes.
- Modeled briefly in his late teens/early twenties.
- Founded production company Hardy Son & Baker.
- Known for distinctive voice work and accents across roles.
- Performed acclaimed stage work and won newcomer theatre honors.
- Did extensive combat and stunt training for action roles.
- Father was a writer; mother an artist—creative family background.
- Appeared as an RAF pilot in Dunkirk (2017).
- Enjoys Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, and MMA training off set.
- Supports UK charities focused on youth and veterans.
- Often contributes to story development on projects he stars in.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tom Hardy born?
September 15, 1977.
What is Tom Hardy’s net worth in 2025?
Around $60 million.
What is Tom Hardy best known for?
Roles in Inception, Venom, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Dark Knight Rises.
Who is Tom Hardy married to?
Actress Charlotte Riley (since 2014).
Does Tom Hardy have children?
Yes, three children including Louis Hardy.
What awards has Tom Hardy won?
BAFTA Rising Star Award, multiple BIFAs, and an Academy Award nomination.
What martial art does Tom Hardy practice?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Has Tom Hardy worked with Christopher Nolan?
Yes—Inception, The Dark Knight Rises, and Dunkirk.
What height is Tom Hardy?
175 cm (5′9″).
What was Tom Hardy’s first movie?
Black Hawk Down (2001).
Does Tom Hardy have tattoos?
Yes, including one for a lost bet with Leonardo DiCaprio.
What is Tom Hardy’s ancestry?
English and Irish descent.
Where does Tom Hardy live?
London and countryside England.
Has Tom Hardy produced TV shows?
Yes, he co-created and produced Taboo.