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Edward Thomas Hardy CBE (born 15 September 1977) is an English actor, producer, and screenwriter. After studying acting at the Drama Centre London, he made his film debut in Ridley Scott's Black Hawk Down (2001). He had supporting roles in Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) and RocknRolla (2008), and went on to star in Bronson (2008), Warrior (2011), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), Lawless (2012), This Means War (2012), and Locke (2013). In 2015, he starred as "Mad" Max Rockatansky in Mad Max: Fury Road and both Kray twins in Legend, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Revenant. He has appeared in three Christopher Nolan films: Inception (2010), The Dark Knight Rises (2012) as Bane, and Dunkirk (2017). He has since starred as Eddie Brock/Venom in the film Venom and its 2021 sequel Venom: Let There Be Carnage. He also portrayed Al Capone in the film Capone (2020).

Hardy's television roles include the HBO war drama mini-series Band of Brothers (2001), the BBC historical drama mini-series The Virgin Queen (2005), Bill Sikes in the BBC's mini-series Oliver Twist (2007), Heathcliff in ITV's Wuthering Heights (2009), the Sky 1 drama series The Take (2009), and as Alfie Solomons in the BBC crime drama series Peaky Blinders (2014–2022). He created, co-produced, and took the lead in the eight-part historical fiction series Taboo (2017) on BBC One and FX.

Hardy has performed on both British and American stages. He was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Most Promising Newcomer for his role as Skank in the production of In Arabia We'd All Be Kings (2003), and was awarded the 2003 Evening Standard Theatre Award for Outstanding Newcomer for his performances in both In Arabia We'd All Be Kings and Blood, in which he played Luca. He starred in the production of The Man of Mode (2007) and received positive reviews for his role in the play The Long Red Road (2010). Hardy is active in charity work and is an ambassador for the Prince's Trust. He was appointed a CBE in the 2018 Birthday Honours for services to drama.

Tom Hardy Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2004 - Most Promising Newcomer in an Affiliate Theatre

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Evening Standard Awards - 2003 - Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer

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Evening Standard Awards - 2003 - Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer

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Interview: Sylvia Kwan Returns to East West Players With KAIROS


Next up for East West Players, Lisa Sanaye Dring’s Kairos opening April 7, 2024 (with previews beginning April 4th). Jesca Prudencio directs the cast of Sylvia Kwan (as Gina), Gerard Joseph (as David) with Ren Hanami, William L. Warren, Julie Zhan and Zachary Bones. Amidst her rehearsals, Sylvia found time to answer a few of my queries.

Tickets Sell Out Within Hours For Tom Holland-Led ROMEO & JULIET in London's West End


Tickets have completely sold out for the entire run of Romeo & Juliet, led by Tom Holland, coming to London's West End this May. Tickets went on sale this morning, Tuesday 13 February, at 8am GMT.

XYZ Films Acquires World Sales Rights to Sci-Fi Action OSIRIS Starring Max Martini, Brianna Hildebrand, and Linda Hamilton


XYZ Films has come aboard for worldwide sales on the sci-fi action thriller OSIRIS, written by William Kaufman and Paul Reichelt and directed by William Kaufman (The Channel) and starring Max Martini (Pacific Rim), Brianna Hildebrand (Deadpool Franchise), LaMonica Garrett (1883, Special Ops: Lioness) and Linda Hamilton (The Terminator). 

Tom Holland Will Star in ROMEO & JULIET in London's West End


Tom Holland will lead the Jamie Lloyd Company's new West End production of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Tom Holland will take on the role of Romeo, in the production directed by Jamie Lloyd. Find out how to get tickets and more.

Cynthia Erivo, Andrew Garfield, Andrew Scott & Tom Hardy to Star in Audible's 1984


Andrew Garfield and Cynthia Erivo will lead Audible’s audio adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984. 

Lost Frequencies and Bastille Unveil New Single 'Head Down'


Grammy-nominated Americana/Soul recording artist, actor and humanitarian, MAJOR. (all capitals with a period) is ringing in the new year with the release of the official music video for his new hit hope anthem 'Joy in the Battle' (co-written and produced by Joaquin Bynum of Roc Nation), which currently has over 105K streams on Spotify!

Charlie Day to Lead KILL ME Film From Peter Warren


Day is best known for the iconic role of Charlie in “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia,” which is the longest running live-action comedy series on TV as well as for roles in the features THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE, HORRIBLE BOSSES, THE LEGO MOVIE, AND the recent FOOL’S PARADISE, which he wrote, directed and starred in.

Rosamund Pike & Matthew Rhys to Star in Babak Anvari's Thriller HALLOW ROAD


Golden Globe and Emmy-winning, and Academy Award and BAFTA nominated Rosamund Pike joins Emmy-winning and Golden Globe nominated Matthew Rhys to headline the psychological thriller HALLOW ROAD, to be directed by BAFTA Award-winning Babak Anvari (UNDER THE SHADOW, I CAME BY).

XYZ Films Set to Distribute Eco-Thriller THE WELL


Recently filmed in Hamilton, Canada, THE WELL features an all-star Canadian cast, working outside of SAG jurisdiction, with veteran talents Sheila McCarthy (Women Talking), and Arnold Pinnock (The Porter) starring and executive producing with Shailyn Pierre-Dixon (Book of Negros) and Idrissa Sanogo (Robin Hood) also starring.

Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland Will Lead David Ireland's ULSTER AMERICAN at Riverside Studios


A new production of award-winning playwright David Ireland's Ulster American is headed to Riverside Studios this year, starring Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Range Media Partners Signs Country Hitmaker Russell Dickerson


With his fall Big Wheels & Back Roads headlining tour set to begin later this month, country hitmaker Russell Dickerson has signed with Range Media Partners’ Music Division. The multi-platinum artist and Tennessee native’s first four singles have reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.

Range Music Launches Music Publishing Division; Announce Casey Robison as Head of Music Publishing


The division represents a wide range of talent including Jack Harlow, Saweetie, Justin Tranter, Cordae, Midland, Murda Beatz, Nova Wav, Nicky Romero, D Smoke, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Hailey Whitters, Lauv, MAX, HARV, Sean Douglas, Wondagurl, Rich the Kid, Yola, Eric Bellinger, Tkay Maidza, Pentatonix, Luke Grimes, and more.

Shia LaBeouf To Make Stage Debut In David Mamet World Premiere HENRY JOHNSON


Actor Shia LaBeouf will make his stage debut in the world premiere of Henry Johnson, a new work from playwright David Mamet, directed by Marja-Lewis Ryan, showrunner of the Showtime series The L Word: Generation Q.

Woody Harrelson & Owen Wilson Set to Star in Crime Thriller LIPS LIKE SUGAR


Harrelson produces the film as well, along with Post Film’s Russ Posternak, Freestyle Picture Company’s Kevin Chinoy and Francesca Silvestri, 7 Deuce’s Jeremy Plager, Greg Lauritano, Subtractive’s Kyle Schember, and Zac Adams. Academy-Award nominee Will Butler (Arcade Fire) is set to compose the score.

2-FACES Comes to Barons Court Theatre


As audacious art thieves Sara and Kofi plan their most ambitious heist yet Interpol are closing in. Or are they? In this newly minted madcap comedy, the search for identity and family takes on a dubious duplicity as the pair slip seamlessly into the roles of Detectives Solomon and Kincaid to cover their tracks while navigating the murky waters of subterfuge.

Seann William Scott to Star in Luke Greenfield's THE LAST BACHELOR Romantic Comedy


Greenfield co-wrote the script and will also produce alongside Jason Benoit, with XYZ Films producing and financing with investment funding coming from IPR.VC. Lee Kim of Resolute Films and Entertainment is also producing. XYZ will handle world sales and introduce the film to buyers at the upcoming Marché du Film in Cannes.

SPIDER-MAN and VENOM to Stream on Disney+


The first Spider-Man™ films “Spider-Man™,” “Spider-Man™ 2,” “Spider-Man™ 3,” and “The Amazing Spider-Man™” will be made available to subscribers on April 21, 2023. “Spider-Man™: Homecoming” and “Venom” will join Disney+.

THE ARTIFICE GIRL Starring Lance Henriksen Lands Acquisition


It was announced that XYZ Films has acquired North American rights to Franklin Ritch’s critically acclaimed sci-fi film THE ARTIFICE GIRL, following its US premiere at South by Southwest Film Festival. The film stars Tatum Matthews (THE WALTONS: HOMECOMING), Lance Henriksen (ALIENS), Sinda Nichols, David Girard, and Ritch.

Amanda Seyfried to Play a Theatre Director in Atom Egoyan's SEVEN VEILS Film


Seyfried plays Jeanine, an earnest theatre director, who has been given the daunting task of remounting her former mentor’s most famous work, the opera Salome. Haunted by dark and disturbing memories from her past, Jeanine allows her repressed trauma to color the present as she re-enters the opera world after so many years away.

Free CHARACTER TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOPS: With World Renown Acting Teacher Giles Foreman Announced In NYC And LA


Free three hour character transformation workshops with world renown acting teacher Giles Foreman will be held in person in New York City and Los Angeles. 

Tom Hardy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Tom Hardy been nominated for?

Tom Hardy has been nominated for the following awards: Most Promising Newcomer in an Affiliate Theatre (Olivier Awards) for "In Arabia, We'd All Be Kings," Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer (Evening Standard Awards) for "Blood," and Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer (Evening Standard Awards) for "In Arabia, We'd All Be Kings."

What awards has Tom Hardy won?

Tom Hardy has won the Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer at the Evening Standard Awards for his performances in "In Arabia We'd All Be Kings" and "Blood."

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