An english victorian author of novels, poems, and short stories, thomas hardy 18401928 is best known for the classic books far from the madding crowd, the mayor of casterbridge, tess of the durbervilles, and jude the obscure. How tom hardy went from an unknown actor struggling with. Tom hardy talks the revenant, character actors, and. Tom hardy, along with method actor leonardo dicaprio, filmed in harrowing conditions for the revenant, which was directed by alejandro g. That being said, hardy is an overall better actor, imo. The revenant is a breakthrough film for new british and irish talent. Dicaprio is king and tom hardy should have won the oscar for best supporting actor. With striking language he creates unforgettable characters, depicts beautiful landscapes and composes stories which manage to truly touch your heart. Ambassador to the world trade organization in geneva, switzerland. How tom hardy broke the tension on the set of the revenant. Although weve heard about dicaprio sleeping in raw carcasses, we havent heard much about supporting actor hardy until now. In 1823, he signed up for an expedition backed by general william henry ashley and major andrew henry, who together founded the rocky mountain fur company in.
With his breakthrough performance as eames in christopher nolans scifi thriller inception 2010, english actor tom hardy has been brought to the attention of mainstream audiences worldwide. The only child of comedy and novel writer edward hardy and artist mother. While the revenant looks like one of the most inventive and visually stunning films in recent memory, it also looks somber as hell. A frontiersman on a fur trading expedition in the 1820s. However, the versatile actor has been steadily working on both stage and screen since his television debut in the miniseries band of brothers. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world.
Tom hardy, in full edward thomas hardy, born september 15, 1977, london, england, british actor who was known for his striking good looks, idiosyncratic personality, and cerebral performances in both cult films and mainstream blockbusters. The full list of the revenants oscar nominations is in the washington post. Tom hardy talks wrestling with the revenant director. He doesnt stand on top of a mountain waving a flag saying, look at meim a great man. His other notable films include the science fiction film star trek. Edward thomas tom hardy born 15 september 1977 is an inglis actor, screenwriter, an producer. The revenants true story is amazing, but the movie is far. The revenant, mad max, and 22 oscar nominations the oscars rewarded the actor for two of the most grueling film shoots of 2016. Edward thomas hardy was born on september 15, 1977 in hammersmith, london. In the revenant, dicaprio came as close as ever to making me forget it was him, but hardy just disappears into his role, like always.
He has also served on the white house national security council staff and on capitol hill. Take bane, for example, whos based out of a comic book where the lines are often clearly drawn between good and evil. Tom hardy, in full edward thomas hardy, born september 15, 1977, london, england, british actor who was known for his striking good looks, idiosyncratic personality, and cerebral performances in both cult films and mainstream blockbusters hardys. The film stars leonardo dicaprio, tom hardy, domhnall gleeson, and will. Tom hardy, a british actor, has been in many films but is best known for his roles in the revenant, inception, and max max. Unique artwork for posting words of wisdom or decorating your wall, fridge or office. He lived in the victorian era thomas hardy was born in upper bockhampton near dorchester, dorset. Books by thomas hardy author of tess of the durbervilles. The sexy star of the revenant has been on our radar for years as an amazing actor, but on feb. As one of the most renowned poets and novelists in english literary history, thomas hardys books are mustreads. Thomas hardys most popular book is tess of the durbervilles. The revenant true story confirms that this is one of the few facts about hugh glass that we do know for sure. Edward thomas hardy born 15 september 1977 is an english actor and producer. Alejandro inarritus upcoming western stars leonardo dicaprio and.
On 7 december 2015, hardy won best actor at the british independent film awards for his portrayal of the kray twins, and on the same night attended the premiere of the biographical western thriller the revenant, in which he costars with leonardo dicaprio, at leicester square, london. Its just generally assumed hell be better than his costars. Oliver twist, an adaptation of charles dickens novel that aired on pbs masterpiece classic in the us. The revenant movie vs true story of hugh glass, john fitzgerald.
Thomas hardy om 2 june 1840 11 january 1928 was an english novelist and poet. The actor talks about his oscar nominated role in the film. Set mostly in the semiimagined region of wessex, hardys fictional works retain their popularity thanks to an accessible style, romantic plots, and richly drawn. Edward thomas hardy tom hardy famous actor producer singer musician record producer 12 x 18 inch quoted multicolour rolled poster. Thomas hardy was born on 2 june 1840 in higher bockhampton then upper bockhampton, a hamlet in the parish of stinsford to the east of dorchester in dorset. He made his debut in ridley scotts 2001 war film black hawk. Thomas hardy simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Another alister was originally in line to play john fitzgerald in the revenant ahead of tom hardy, who is now in contention for a best supporting actor gong for his turn. With leonardo dicaprio, tom hardy, will poulter, domhnall gleeson. Tom hardy didnt mind torturing leonardo dicaprio while. Colditz jack 29 episodes 20102010 inception eames 2010. The revenant movie vs true story of hugh glass, john. The british actor, who was in martin scorseses gangland movie the irishman as well as line of duty, was signed up to start filming the sixth series alongside tom hardy and cillian murphy before.
Frontiersman hugh glass leonardo dicaprio is left for dead by his men tom hardy after sustaining injuries from a grizzly bear attack in the revenant. Thomas hardy by claire tomalin goodreads share book. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Thomas hardy has 521 books on goodreads with 1146626 ratings. Tom hardy is an english actor, producer, and former rapper. English world of letters loses its unquestioned head. The revenant fitzgerald comes clean to bridger youtube. Tom hardy biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity. High quality thomas hardy inspired greeting cards by independent artists and designers from around the world. That novel is in turn based on the 1915 poem the song of hugh glass. Edward thomas hardy cbe born 15 september 1977 is an english actor and producer.
Though its not farfetched to assume hed fulfill the role handily, hardys nearuniversal acclaim hasnt come by way of him playing what. The film garnered 12 academy award nominations, including hardys first nomination for supporting actor. Tom hardy didnt mind torturing leonardo dicaprio while filming the revenant. People mostly know him for his roles in films like inception, mad max. Poulter appeared with other young actors in the channel 4 sketch show school of comedy. Hardy received the first oscar nomination of his career for his role as john fitzgerald in the drama the revenant 2015.
He was formerly the history correspondent for montana quarterly, and an adjunct professor at the university of montana. Tom by greg williams tom hardy edward thomas hardy is an english actor, screenwriter, and producer born 15 september kinghardy. Actor leonardo dicaprio portrays glass in the revenant. Hardy and the other trappers used smoothbore trade muskets. Going into my first viewing, i knew the overwhelming buzz related to this being leos performance that will garnish that elusive oscar. After studying acting at the drama centre london, he made his film debut in ridley scotts black hawk down 2001 and has since appeared in such films as star. Masterpiece bill sikes 6 episodes 20052009 rocknrolla handsome bob 2008. Tom hardy talks the revenant, character actors, and playing the.
Credited as thomas hardy in his feature film debut with ridley scotts 2001 war drama, black hawk down, tom hardy has spent the 14 years since in an upward climb of enormous success, becoming one of the most recognizable stars in hollywood. Actor tom hardy portrays one of the men who left hugh glass for dead after glass was mauled by a grizzly in the film the revenent. Tom hardy biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity, nationality, salary, net worth, height married biography who is tom hardy. A critical biography by evelyn hardy hogarth press, 1954. In 2015, tom hardy starred with leonardo dicaprio in director alejandro g. The film stars leonardo dicaprio, tom hardy, domhnall gleeson, and will poulter. At just 22, poulter is very much living the acting dream, appearing in everything from critically. American rifleman the truth about the revenant, hugh.
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