Tom Hardy, born on September 15, 1977, in London, England, is an acclaimed English actor, producer, and screenwriter. His career took off with a role in Ridley Scotts "Black Hawk Down" (2001) and he has since become known for his versatility, starring in films like "Mad Max: Fury Road" (2015), "Inception" (2010), and as Eddie Brock/Venom in "Venom" (2018) and its sequel. Hardys performances have earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for "The Revenant" (2015). He has also made significant contributions to television, including roles in "Band of Brothers" (2001) and "Peaky Blinders" (2014–2022).