a British actor born on February 9, 1981, in Westminster, London, England. He studied classical civilization at Cambridge University and later attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Hiddleston gained recognition for his portrayal of Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Thor (2011), The Avengers (2012), Thor: The Dark World (2013), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Loki (2021) on Disney+. His notable roles also include Crimson Peak (2015), Kong: Skull Island (2017), and Only Lovers Left Alive (2013). Throughout his career, Hiddleston has received numerous awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe Award and a Laurence Olivier Award.