You might know him as Loki, Marvel’s mischievous God, the manager of a luxury hotel in The Night Manager, or even just as “that good-looking British actor that everyone seems to fancy”. However you know him, Tom Hiddleston has built a very interesting career over the last decade. From Shakespeare to superheroes, here’s everything you need to know about Tom Hiddleston, his net worth, career, and life.
Who is Tom Hiddleston?
Born in London on the 9th of February 1981, Tom Hiddleston is a British actor best known for his role as Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But before Hollywood came calling, Tom grew up in London and attended prestigious schools such as Windlesham House School and Eton College. Tom studied Classics at the University of Cambridge and graduated with a double first honours degree. In Cambridge, while performing in A Streetcar Named Desire, he was spotted by a talent agent. In 2005, Tom graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art with a BA Hons in acting.
Pre-Marvel, Tom Hiddleston appeared in British TV shows like Nicholas Nickleby (2001), The Gathering Storm (2002), and Suburban Shootout (2006). He also appeared in several stage productions such as Journey’s End (1999), Othello (2008), and Ivanov (2008).
Now, Tom Hiddleston is well-known for blockbuster films as well as critically acclaimed projects. He often swaps out a superhero lifestyle for a good drama or a Shakespeare.
What is Tom Hiddleston’s net worth?
As of 2026, Tom Hiddleston’s net worth is estimated to be around $40 million (£32 million). A lot of his income comes from his long-running role as Loki in the MCU. He earned around $160,000 for the first Thor film, and it’s increased over time.
As mentioned, his first appearance as Loki in Thor (2011) had a relatively modest salary compared to more recent MCU projects. It’s rumoured that he earned between $700,000-$750,000 per episode of the Loki TV series on Disney+. The character of Loki really grew into a fan favourite, increasing his earnings significantly. The recurring role in the MCU has helped Hiddleston secure financial success.
Unlike some celebrities who rely heavily on brand deals or more of an influencer-style partnership, Hiddleston’s income mostly comes from his acting career, meaning most of his fortune is from performances as opposed to sponsorships. Tom has done several adverts and commercials such as the Centrum ad in 2019 and his Jaguar advert from 2010.
Career highlights
Loki:
There’s no denying that Loki skyrocketed Tom Hiddleston to a global star. First appearing in Thor in 2001, the character very quickly became a fan favourite, one of Marvel’s most popular villians. Loki is charismatic, sarcastic, relatable in some aspects, and, to quote several internet discussions, ‘good looking’.
Tom Hiddleston’s Loki character went on to appear in seven more films including: The Avengers (2012) (, Thor: Ragnarok (2017) , Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Avengers: Doomsday (2026). Loki has also had his own Disney+ television series, Loki. The show allowed fans to gain even more insight into the character’s complicated nature.
Jonathan Pine:
Outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Tom has received critical acclaim for The Night Manager series. The Night Manager is a BBC spy thriller show where he plays a night manager for a luxury hotel and he is recruited as a spy. Hiddleston earned a Golden Globe award for this role.
Other notable roles:
- Chuck Krantz in The Life of Chuck (2024)
- F. Scott Fitzgerald in Midnight in Paris (2011)
- James Conrad in Kong: Skull Island (2017)
- Thomas Sharpe in Crimson Peak (2015)
- Capt. Nicholls in War Horse (2011)
- Hank Williams in I Saw The Light (2015)
Theatre work
Tom often returns to the theatre stage when he isn’t shooting a blockbuster movie. Hiddleston has performed in Shakespeare plays, playing Cassio in Othello in 2008, Coriolanus in Coriolanus (2013), Hamlet in Hamlet (2017), and Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing (2025).
Some of Tom’s other theatre credits include:
- Captain Stanhope in Journey’s End (1999)
- Alsemero in The Changeling (2006)
- Lvov in Ivanov (2008)
- Robert in Betrayal (2019)
Personal life
Tom Hiddleston keeps a lot of his personal life under wraps.
From 2008-2011, he dated the actress Susannah Fielding, and briefly dated Taylor Swift in 2016.
Tom has been in a relationship with British actress and writer, Zawe Ashton. They both performed at Dickens vs Tolstoy, a debate in October 2018. They co-starred in Betrayal in 2019. Their relationship became public in 2021, and they announced their engagement in 2022. They have two children together too.
Charity work
Hiddleston is known for his humanitarian work. He is a UK ambassador for UNICEF, and travelled to Guinea in 2013 to raise awareness about huger and malnutrition.
Hiddleston has also donated items for auction and supports several charities such as the Small Steps Project, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Amnest International, and Stralight Children’s Foundation, and also donated to the Justice and Equality Fund anf took part in Soccer Aid in 2023.
Fun facts
- Tom Hiddleston was in the same class as Prince William in Eton College
- He originally screen tested for Thor
- He played rugby in Cambidge University, giving it up for acting
- He won ‘Rear of the Year’ in 2016
- His Jaguar advert was banned because parents complained that it promoted dangerous driving
From studying Classics, to Shakespeare plays, to Marvel, Tom Hiddleston has built a career that’s both seriously impressive and entertaining to watch. He’s one of those actors who can flawlessly swap out a fancy blockbuster set, to an intense theatre stage.
Whether you’re into superheroes, spies, or just a well-spoken British actor who is suspiciously charming in every way possible, it’s easy to see why Tom Hiddleston is a fan favourite actor. With new projects always on the horizon and Loki still being wildly popular, it doesn’t look like Tom Hiddleston will disappear from out screens any time soon!