Tom Hiddleston, a classically trained actor from England, is primarily known for his bad boy persona as Loki in the Marvel Universe. What is surprising is his professional acting career goes back just a few years. You would never be able to tell based on the awards and recognition he has received over the years. Today, his is easily considered a leading man in Hollywood, with plenty of women hoping to see him on the big screen again and again.
So what is Tom Hiddleston net worth in 2018? What are Tom Hiddleston’s salary/earnings? Read on…
Early Career
Like many famous actors, Tom Hiddleston fell in love with acting in school. Unlike many actors, Hiddleston attended the University of Cambridge where he was first discovered in the production of A Streetcar Named Desire. This assisted the advancement of his career when a talent agent helped him continue on the path to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
While he was in school he would do small parts on television like Nicholas Nickleby (2001), Conspiracy (2001), and The Gathering Storm (2002). Once graduated he landed his first film, Unrelated (2006). While it helped his career, it was not the big break Hiddleston needed. He continued being cast in films like The Changeling (2006) and Cymbeline (2007).
Hiddleston even did voiceover work and narrated audiobooks. But do not be fooled, Hiddleston was still making movies and working alongside big named actors like Kate Winslet, Orlando Bloom, and Ewan McGregor.
Breakthrough
It was not until 2011 that Tom Hiddleston became a household name. This was largely due to his amazing work as Loki in the 2011 Thor film by Marvel Studios. Originally, Hiddleston was working towards and tried out for the part of Thor. However, the producers, in the end, decided he would be a much better fit as Loki. They were right. Loki is now considered one of the greatest movie characters of all time.
During that same year, Hiddleston worked alongside infamous Woody Allen, in the film Midnight in Paris. In the film, Hiddleston played F. Scott Fitzgerald. His notable work continued with big names like Steven Spielberg, Chris Hemsworth, and Joss Whedon. Thor and additional Marvel movies continued to roll out, that in part featured Loki.
Today
Today Tom Hiddleston continues to work with big names and star in big roles. For example, in 2015, Hiddleston replaced Benedict Cumberbatch in the film Crimson Peak. Hiddleston has also become the spokesperson for Jaguar Cars and stared in numerous commercials helping to promote their bad boy brand. Since then, Hiddleston has had a few smaller jobs like the biopic I Saw the Light.
Hiddleston is known for his big screen work but clearly has not shied away from smaller projects. Like narrating a 2016 documentary called Unity. He also worked a television mini-series in 2016 called The Night Manager.
However, in 2017 Hiddleston worked to get back into big-name films adding Kong: Skull Island, Thor: Ragnarok, and Avengers: Infinity War to his resume. Hiddleston is currently working on more big name features that are due to come out in the next couple years.
Awards
While Tom Hiddleston has won numerous awards, the most notable include the TV Choice Award for Best Actor in The Night Manager in 2016. The MTV Movie Award for Best Fight and Best Villain in the 2013 Avengers. Lastly, The Empire Award for Best Male Newcomer in the 2012 Thor.
Tom Hiddleston’s career took off in incredible ways. His natural talent and high-level training have proven to be one of his greatest sources when it comes to bringing a character to life on screen. He has quickly been tied to some very notable characters on the screen. However, this as not restricted him from working various parts and landing other big-name projects. He is truly an outstanding actor that is just getting started.
In all, we estimate Tom Hiddleston net worth in 2018 at $20 million.