Tom Hardy is back on screens this autumn. Season two of Paramount+ crime drama MobLand premiered on 18 September 2026, with Hardy returning as fixer Harry Da Souza, and the show has already been renewed for a third season.
From Band of Brothers to Bane, Mad Max and Venom, here is the career of one of Britain's most versatile actors. Find tribute designs in our movie stars collection.
Tom Hardy Fact File
| Full name | Edward Thomas Hardy |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 September 1977 (age 49) |
| Place of birth | Hammersmith, London, England |
| Raised | East Sheen, London |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor, producer |
| Years active | 1998-present |
| Trained | Drama Centre London |
| Current status | Starring in MobLand season 2 (Paramount+) |
| Known for | Bronson, Bane, Mad Max, Alfie Solomons, Venom |
Career History
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Band of Brothers (TV) | Pte John Janovec |
| 2008 | Bronson | Charles Bronson |
| 2010 | Inception | Eames |
| 2012 | The Dark Knight Rises | Bane |
| 2014-2022 | Peaky Blinders (TV) | Alfie Solomons |
| 2015 | Mad Max: Fury Road | Max Rockatansky |
| 2015 | Legend | Ronnie and Reggie Kray |
| 2015 | The Revenant | John Fitzgerald |
| 2018-2024 | Venom trilogy | Eddie Brock/Venom |
| 2025-present | MobLand (TV) | Harry Da Souza |
A selection of key film and TV roles. The Revenant earned Hardy his Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Early Years
Edward Thomas Hardy was born in Hammersmith and grew up in East Sheen, south-west London. He trained at Drama Centre London and landed his first screen roles in 2001, in the HBO series Band of Brothers and Ridley Scott's Black Hawk Down. A year later he played the villain Shinzon in Star Trek: Nemesis.
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Bronson and the Breakthrough
His ferocious performance as Charles Bronson in Bronson (2008) made people take notice. Christopher Nolan cast him as Eames in Inception (2010), he won the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2011, and he followed up with Warrior and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
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Bane, Max and the Krays
Hardy played Bane in The Dark Knight Rises (2012) and gave a one-man tour de force in Locke (2013). In 2015 he took the lead in Mad Max: Fury Road, played both Kray twins in Legend and earned an Oscar nomination for The Revenant. On TV he became a fan favourite as Alfie Solomons in Peaky Blinders and co-created Taboo (2017).
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Venom and MobLand
Hardy played Eddie Brock across three Venom films from 2018 to 2024, then starred in The Bikeriders (2024) and the Netflix action film Havoc (2025). In 2025 he joined Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren in MobLand, which he also executive produces, and season two runs weekly until 20 November 2026.
Awards and Honours
Awards
- BAFTA Rising Star Award (2011)
- Academy Award nomination, Best Supporting Actor, The Revenant
Honours
- CBE for services to drama (2018 Birthday Honours)
Away from acting
- Won the UMAC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championships (2022)
Away From the Spotlight
Hardy is the lead ambassador for the REORG Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Foundation, a charity backed by the Royal Marines. He has also read several stories for CBeebies Bedtime Stories since 2017.
FAQs
How old is Tom Hardy?
Tom Hardy was born on 15 September 1977, so he is 49.
Where was Tom Hardy born?
He was born in Hammersmith, London, and grew up in East Sheen.
What is Tom Hardy's real name?
His full name is Edward Thomas Hardy.
Is Tom Hardy in MobLand season 2?
Yes. He stars as Harry Da Souza in season two, which premiered on Paramount+ on 18 September 2026, and he is set to return for season three.
Is Tom Hardy in the Peaky Blinders film?
No. Alfie Solomons does not appear in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, released in 2026.
Has Tom Hardy won an Oscar?
Not yet. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for The Revenant.
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