In a series of films about the fearless warrior Thor, not only the main character deserves attention, but also minor characters, one of which is Loki, Thor's brother. The role turned out to be bright, an actor named Tom Hiddleston managed to convey the emotions and subtle irony inherent in an intellectual. To some extent, he even overshadowed the main character, the image of the representative of universal evil in the person of Loki was recreated at a high level.
It is generally accepted that a negative character should spoil the overall picture of the film's perception, but this rule does not work when it comes to Tom Hiddleston's character Loki.
Actor of one role? Not at all
The embodiment of evil - that's what Tom Hidllston had to portray in his face in the film "Thor". However, the results exceeded all expectations. The actor not only skillfully coped with the main task, but also gained millions of fans. It got to the point that they began to call him "the actor who played Loki." It should be noted that Hiddleston managed to remove this cliché from himself. He has more than 40 films on his account, the actor has proven that he is able to get used to other characters. For example, if you remember the mini-series "Night Administrator", for his role in the tape he received the Golden Globe Award.
Who is Loki
This antihero has a rather sad biography. He was not as lucky as Tooru, who could be proud of his father - Odin. Loki's real father is the lord of the ice giants, in one of the battles Odin defeated the leader of the ice giants, but he did not dare to raise his hand against the innocent baby, the god Odin did everything possible so that Loki did not find out about his origin. The named father tried to give him a decent upbringing. But in the soul of the antihero there was only one hope that one day he would avenge his father, and Thor would be the first to know all the power of revenge. The physical weakness of the character did not allow to reveal the essence ahead of time, the magical arts were given to him with ease, he would soon use them, and in full. Later, Loki has a new fix idea - to become the ruler of Asgard, but his unsuccessful attempts to gain power often ended in gatherings in a dungeon, and his expulsion from the heavenly city became logical.
Biography of the actor who played the role of Loki
Thomas William Hiddleston was born on a February day in 1981. The actor's mother, Diana Patricia Servaes, worked as an art administrator. His father, James Norman Hiddleston, is a chemist by education, and he devoted his life to this occupation. Tom has two sisters - Emma and Sarah. Emma decided to choose an acting profession, while Sarah became a journalist.
As a boy, Tom experienced first-hand what parental divorce is. Together with his sisters, he stayed with his mother, received a decent education. Graduated from Oxford School, Eton College, and Pambroke College at the University of Cambridge. Tom studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, a world renowned acting school.
The first film in which the actor starred
At first, he actively starred in television projects, and also took part in radio shows. The first film in which he played the role of Oakley was the tape "Alien", this event happened in 2006. So, the future performer of the role of Loki experienced on himself what real success is. In 2010, the film "Archipelago" was released, only in this tape the actor managed to prove himself for real.
Good luck with Marvel
During the theatrical production of Ivanov, Hiddleston is spotted by director Kenneth Branagh. The first test for the role of Loki puts an end to the search for an actor, the producers were satisfied with the young man's play. After a successful premiere in the film "Thor", Tom gains wild popularity, it is safe to say that it was thanks to the role of Loki that he became a recognizable actor.
Personal life
At the moment, Tom Hiddleston is still not married. For 3 years - from 2008 to 2011, he was in a relationship with Suzanne Fielding. In 2016, his heart belonged to Taylor Swift, an American singer. Now the actor is in no hurry to part with freedom and prefers to remain a stylish, but self-confident bachelor.
