Tom Hardy is an English actor, producer, and former model. He is recognized for his intriguing personality, stunning good looks, and clever performances in both high-budget mainstream blockbusters and cult films. Because of his groundbreaking depiction of Eames in Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi film Inception, English actor Tom Hardy has received a lot of attention (2010). But the versatile actor has constantly worked in both theatre and screen since making his debut appearance in the Band of Brothers miniseries (2001).
Here are six interesting facts about Hardy that you will not know –
Tom Hardy was given the CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by Prince Charles for his achievements in the dramatic arts and his continuous work to protect its integrity, so he has connections to the royal family.
Hardy wanted to become a rapper before his acting career became successful. However, nothing surfaced because it didn’t function.
He gets ideas from unexpected sources. For instance, he watched the Granny from the Tweety and Sylvester cartoons in order to establish his tough-yet-tender motherly image for the role of Forrest Bondurant in Lawless.
Hardy was taking a stroll in southwest London in April 2017 when a moped thief tried to flee. Hardy has actually taken on the role of a superhero. In pursuit of the robber, he was seen racing and scaling fences. After coming up with the man, he held him until the police arrived.
Leonardo DiCaprio served as the idea for one of Tom Hardy’s tattoos, which he has had for more than 20 years. While they were filming The Revenant, he lost a wager to Leonardo DiCaprio, and as payback, he was forced to get a tattoo. “Leo Knows All,” a man of his word, is written there.
Hardy has worked really hard to shake his reputation as an addict; he is an addict in recovery. Even though he has been sober for more than 15 years, he is not embarrassed to discuss his challenging upbringing. He believes that by being honest, he can support others who are coping with similar issues.