With the Loki Movie just around the corner, we thought we would take a look at Tom Hiddleston. He’s been one of the most notable actors over the last decade, graduating from the fabled drama school Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, then going on to star in a number of high profile roles, and here are Tom Hiddleston’s 7 greatest performances.

7. F. Scott Fitzgerald (Midnight in Paris)

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The time traveling romantic letter to art and literature is recently one of Woody Allen’s most controversial movies. While not one of Tommy Hiddleston’s most impactful performances, playing Fitzgerald here still provided the actor with the opportunity to work with a famous filmmaker while laying the groundwork for the central pair of ‘Loki’ And even at this early stage, we could see the actor’s talent shine through.

6. Captain James Nicholl (War Horse)

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The first person to watch out for Joey (the titular horse) after his original owner. Hiddleston made an impression on viewers despite having a minimal amount of screentime. Hiddleston proved that he didn’t need an enormous amount of screentime in order to leave a lasting impression on the audience; his portrayal of a charming old-school English officer who taught him honor and duty has few clues that the world order he represents is about to collapse, reaching down and pulling up an earthy performance of a gentleman in a terrifying war, Hiddleston proved he didn’t need an enormous amount of screen time in order to leave an impression on the audience.

5. Adam (Only Lovers Left Alive)

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In the film, Hiddleston plays Adam (Hiddleston) a vampire suffering from depression who no longer finds happiness in the love he and his life partner Eve (Tilda Swinton) share and the contribution he has made in music and science. As Adam finally has his chance to reunite with Eve after years of separation, his life is thrown even further off-kilter with the sudden arrival of her younger sister Ava an angsty, brooding and petulant musician who spends his days making ambient drone rock in dishabille. The way he embraced the strange and unexpected, Hiddleston was able to deliver a memorable performance that could stand tall alongside the roster of outstanding performances.

4. Thomas Sharp (Crimson Peak)

In this gothic supernatural romance from Guillermo del Toro, young writer Edith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska) decides to move to marry the mysterious Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston) after suffering a tragic family loss. This is to be expected with any Del Toro film, as Crimson Peak takes place in a house which has a chilling atmosphere which is as mysterious as the owner himself and his twin sister Lucille (Jessica Chastain), and Edith has to figure out if the things she sees are real or if she is losing her mind. Hiddleston has found a way to play the part of Thomas in a way that is both aloof and sympathetic, leaving quite a lasting impression as a result. Because of Hiddleston’s previous experience with previous period dramas such as ‘Midnight in Pari’, he was able to seamlessly enter the unique world of ‘Crimson Peak’ throughout the entire film. The fact that Hiddleston was able to be convincing in the part was just one aspect of his performance that was praised by critics.

3. Edward (Archipelago)

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During a gateway to Sicily, deep fractures within a family dynamic begin to surface. Leslie Felperin of Variety praised Hiddleston and the other professional actors for conveying the same naturalism as the cast members who had no prior acting experience. According to Holly Cooper for CineVue, Edward is one of the most intriguing aspects of Archipelago. As Hiddleston portrays him, he is endearingly innocent, gentle, and desperation-filled. Rather than giving off a movie star quality that could undermine the realism of the piece, Hiddleston was praised for uncovering both a sense of believability and a captivatingly unique personality in his on-screen work. As a result of a collaboration like ‘Archipelago,’ it is no wonder he and Hogg worked together so often

2. Jonathan Pine (The Night Manager)

As critics noted, Hiddleston was more than just a pretty leading man — he handled a complicated character with ease. In an article for IGN, the critic commented that “Hiddleston shines as he explores the many facets of Jonathan Pine and his various aliases…Hiddleston is a more vulnerable kind of spy hero, one who is haunted by his mistakes and eager to atone for them, even to the point of recklessness.”. Indie Wire’s Ben Travers observed that “Hiddleston’s characterization has tremendous nuance” and further commended his ability to handle the character’s transformation over the course of six episodes. In addition to widespread critical acclaim, Hiddleston won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie.

1. LOKI (Marvel)

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Tom will always be associated with his work as Thor’s half-brother Loki, the God of Mischief. Having made his debut in the first Thor movie, Hiddleston has appeared in five Marvel movies and has always been a fan favorite villain. However, among his MCU reunions, the one that garnered him most fame was the time he played the first adversary to Marvel’s big opening team-up movie, ‘The Avengers’.

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