The Canadian Encyclopedia — neutral, cited, updated
July 26, 2026Sources cited
Canadianwire.
Canada’s encyclopedia & explainer
Home›Entertainment›Actor›Tom Hiddleston
Entertainment • Actor

Tom Hiddleston

Tom Hiddleston is a British actor known internationally for playing Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Tom Hiddleston is a British actor known internationally for playing Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has also appeared in stage productions, television series, and films such as The Night Manager, Midnight in Paris, War Horse, and Kong: Skull Island.

Early life and training

Tom Hiddleston was born in Westminster, London, and trained as an actor before building a career on stage, television, and film.

Breakthrough as Loki

He gained international recognition for playing Loki in Thor and later MCU films, as well as the Disney+ series Loki.

Other acting work

Outside Marvel, Hiddleston has appeared in films including Midnight in Paris, War Horse, I Saw the Light, Crimson Peak, and Kong: Skull Island, and in the series The Night Manager.

Awards and recognition

His performance in The Night Manager earned him a Golden Globe Award and Primetime Emmy nominations.

Key facts

  • Born Thomas William Hiddleston on 9 February 1981 in Westminster, London.
  • Widely known for portraying Loki in Marvel films and the Disney+ series Loki.
  • Won a Golden Globe Award for The Night Manager.
  • Film credits include Midnight in Paris, War Horse, Thor, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and Kong: Skull Island.
  • Married to actress Zawe Ashton since around 2022.
🍁
Canadian context

Tom Hiddleston is relevant to Canadian readers through the global popularity of Marvel films and Disney+ programming, which have a large audience in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tom Hiddleston?
Tom Hiddleston is a British actor best known for playing Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
How old is Tom Hiddleston?
He was born on 9 February 1981, which makes him 45 years old as of 2026.
What is Tom Hiddleston known for?
He is best known for portraying Loki in Marvel films and the Disney+ series Loki, and for roles in The Night Manager and several feature films.
Tom Hiddleston wife?
Tom Hiddleston is married to actress Zawe Ashton; reports indicate they married around 2022.
Tom Hiddleston net worth?
A reliable, consistently verified net worth figure is not provided in the supplied sources.
Tom Hiddleston movies?
Notable films include Thor, The Avengers, Midnight in Paris, War Horse, I Saw the Light, Crimson Peak, Kong: Skull Island, Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Hiddleston
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, career overview, Loki role, filmography highlights, The Night Manager, and spouse name as commonly reported.
  2. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tom-Hiddleston
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, age, nationality, and general biographical overview.
  3. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/tom-hiddleston
    Supports: Breakthrough role as Loki, birth details, and career overview.
  4. EBSCO Research Starters — https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/tom-hiddleston
    Supports: Training background, career development, and major roles.
  5. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/tom-hiddleston
    Supports: Selected filmography and career recognition.
  6. People — https://www.people.com/tag/tom-hiddleston/
    Supports: Public reporting on relationship with Zawe Ashton and first child.