Esquire 2007 Tom Hardy has a zealot’s belief in the power of theatre to transform lives. Having overcome crack and alcohol addiction with the help of his art, the 29-year-old remains loyal to his theatre company, Shotgun, even while Hollywood beckons. Small parts in “Layer Cake” and Sofia Coppola’s “Marie Antoinette” have led to bigger [...]

GQ October 2003 Tom Hardy Actor, 26 “The biggie hasn’t really come in yet,” says Hardy with a shake of his head. “I thought Star Trek would do it, but perhaps “Star Wars” would have. Considering his track record, Hardy has little to worry about. That elusive “biggie” must surely be just around the corner. [...]

March 2004 Mark Simon Burk Interview magazine Last Year, he was named Outstanding Newcomer to the London Stage. This year, he’s hoping the accolades will follow him across the Atlantic. Tom Hardy has been working in Hollywood for three years, but if he’s not yet a recognizeable face, it’s because he was covered in mud [...]