Edward Thomas Hardy, better known as Tom Hardy, is a British actor, writer, and producer. Tom Hardy’s net worth in 2024 is estimated to be $55 million. Hardy has put forth a lot of effort to accomplish this remarkable feat. Tom Hardy originally went by Edward Thomas Hardy, but he decided that the shorter version, “Tom Hardy,” would be more marketable. He earned $55 million thanks to his successful career-focused movies.
Tom Hardy’s Biography:
Name: | Tom Hardy |
Full Name: | Edward Thomas Hardy |
Date of Birth: | 15-Sep-77 |
Age: | 46 Years Old |
Birth Place: | London, England |
Zodiac Sign: | Virgo |
Profession: | Actor, Screenwriter and Producer |
Nationality: | American |
Religion: | Christian |
Height: | 1.75 m |
Weight: | 178 Pounds |
Father: | Edward John Chips Hardy |
Mother: | Anne Hardy |
Marital Status: | Married |
Wife: | Charlotte Riley (M. 2014), |
Ex-Spouse: | Sarah Ward (M. 1999–2004) |
Son: Louis | Thomas Hardy |
Net Worth: | $55 Million |
Who is Tom Hardy?
Edward Thomas Hardy was born September 15, 1977, in Hammersmith, London, England. His mother, Anne (née Barrett), is an artist and painter, and his father, Edward “Chips” Hardy, is a novelist and comedic writer. He is an only kid and grew up in East Sheen, London. He attended Tower House School, Reed’s School, and Duff Miller Sixth Form College before continuing his study at Richmond Drama School and the Drama Centre London, which is part of Central Saint Martins.
Hardy began his career in show business at the age of 21, winning The Big Breakfast’s “Find Me a Supermodel” competition in 1998. The triumph earned him a temporary contract with Models One, and he later secured the supporting role of John Janovec in the BBC drama “Band of Brothers” (2001).
What did Tom Hardy do in his career?
Tom Hardy’s first major film role was in Ridley Scott’s 2001 movie “Black Hawk Down.” His took on an international dimension in 2002 with his role as Reman Praetor Shinzon, Captain Jean-Luc Picard’s clone, “Star Trek: Nemesis.” He continued to build his filmography with appearances in “Dot the I” and “LD 50 Lethal Dose” ( 2003), “EMR” and “Layer Cake” (both 2004).
In 2005, Hardy featured in the BBC miniseries “The Virgin Queen,” portraying Robert Dudley alongside Emilia.o Fox. He then participated in the 2007 BBC Two drama “Stuart: A Life Backwards,” which draws on a real-life story. His association with BBC continued with his role in “Oliver Twist” (2007). 2008 saw him starring in “Bronson,” a biopic of the notorious British inmate, Charles Bronson, for which Hardy notably gained 42 pounds and consulted with Bronson himself to prepare for the role.
Further expanding his television career, Hardy appeared in “The Take” (2009) and ITV’s adaptation of “Wuthering Heights” (2009). His portrayal of Eames in the 2010 sci-fi thriller “Inception” earned him a BAFTA Rising Star Award. His subsequent film roles included “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,” “Warrior” (both 2011), “This Means War,” “The Dark Knight Rises,” “Lawless” (2012), and “The Drop” (2014).
In a remarkably busy 2015, Hardy starred in five films, including “Child 44,” “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Legend,” “London Road,” and “The Revenant,” the latter earning him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Additionally, in 2014, Hardy began appearing on the BBC crime series “Peaky Blinders” as Alfie Solomons, the head of a Jewish gang, starting in the show’s second season.
In 2017, Hardy led the eight-part BBC series “Taboo,” which he also co-created and produced. His collaborators on this project included Steven Knight and his father Edward “Chips” Hardy. The same year, Hardy starred in Christopher Nolan’s World War II action thriller “Dunkirk,” alongside Mark Rylance, Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, and Harry Styles, depicting the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation. In 2018, he took on the role of Eddie Brock/Venom in the film “Venom,” which, while not a part of the official Marvel Cinematic Universe, is linked as an “adjunct” film using Marvel characters.
Tom Hardy’s Personal Life
In 1999, Hardy tied the knot with producer Sarah Ward, but the marriage ended in divorce by 2004. The following year, while working on the film “The Virgin Queen,” Hardy formed a romantic connection with assistant director Rachael Speed, and together they welcomed a son in 2008. Their relationship concluded after four years, in 2009. During the same period, Hardy encountered actress Charlotte Riley on the “Wuthering Heights” film set and they initiated a relationship. They exchanged vows in 2014 and have since raised two children.
By 2010, Hardy assumed the role of ambassador for the Prince’s Trust, a UK-based charity devoted to offering young people training, business support, mentorship, and personal development services. In December 2018, he took on a significant role as the lead ambassador for the Reorg Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Foundation. This organization collaborates with The Royal Marines Charity to offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training as a rehabilitation and therapeutic tool for active military personnel and veterans to address both mental health issues and physical injuries. Hardy practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well.
Tom Hardy’s Net Worth
Tom Hardy is an English actor with a net worth of $55 million. He has featured in many prominent films, including “Inception” (2010), “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012), and “Dunkirk” (2017), as well as the BBC series “Peaky Blinders.”
Tom Hardy’s Net Worth Growth Year by Year
Tom Hardy’s Net Worth in 2024 is $55 Million
Tom Hardy’s Net Worth in 2023 was $50 Million
Tom Hardy’s Net Worth in 2022 was $45 Million
Tom Hardy’s Net Worth in 2021 was $40 Million
Tom Hardy’s Net Worth in 2020 was $37 Million