Tom Hollander

Born with the full name Thomas Anthony Hollander on August 25, 1967 in Bristol, England, he grew up in a family of educators in Oxford. His father was the head of the science department at a prestigious school, and his mother was a teacher. His artistic talent has been honed since childhood, where he studied violin and piano and became a member of the choir.

Hollander menempuh pendidikan di Abingdon School dan kemudian melanjutkan studi sastra di Selwyn College, Universitas Cambridge. It was at this university that he began to actively engage in the world of theater, becoming a member of the famous comedy group Cambridge Footlights, where he made friends and collaborated with the future director Sam Mendes.

He has an older sister named Julia Hollander, who is an opera director. In his personal life, Tom Hollander was blessed with a son in 2023 with his partner Fran Hickman. The presence of his son is recognized as having changed his views on the future.

Impressive career journey

Tom Hollander began his acting career at a young age, getting his first role at the age of 14 in a TV adaptation. He then trained with the National Youth Theatre and quickly gained recognition for his talent on the theatre stage.

Theatrical Career:

His debut on the professional stage was marked by a victory at the Ian Charleson Award in 1992. He made his Broadway debut in 1998 in the play “The Judas Kiss” by David Hare. His performance in Tom Stoppard's play “Travesties” earned him nominations for the prestigious Olivier Award and Tony Award.

Film and television career:

Her career on the big and small screen has been very diverse, demonstrating her ability to portray a variety of complex characters. Some of his most iconic roles include Mr. Collins yang kaku dalam “Pride & Prejudice” (2005), Lord Cutler Beckett yang licik dalam serial “Pirates of the Caribbean” (“Dead Man’s Chest” dan “At World’s End”), serta berbagai karakter dalam “The King’s Man” (2021) di mana ia memerankan tiga tokoh sekaligus: Raja George V, Kaiser Wilhelm II, dan Tsar Nicholas II.

On television, he achieved critical acclaim for his role as a priest in the BBC sitcom "Rev.” (2010–2014), a series he also co-wrote. This role brought him numerous nominations and awards. In addition, his appearance in the series “The Night Manager” (2016) and “The White Lotus” (2022) also cemented his status as a respected character actor. Most recently, he played the legendary writer Truman Capote in the series “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” (2024).

Achievements and awards

Throughout his career, Tom Hollander has received numerous awards and nominations in recognition of his contributions to the world of acting.

• BAFTA Awards: He won Best Supporting Actor untuk perannya di “The Night Manager” pada tahun 2017. Serial " Rev.” the one he starred in and co-wrote also won Best Sitcom in 2011.
• Screen Actors Guild Award: Won awards for Outstanding Performance by a cast member in a Motion Picture as part of the ensemble “Gosford Park” (2002).
• Ian Charleson Award: Won this award early in his career in 1992.
• Prestigious Nominations: He also received nominations for an Olivier Award and a Tony Award for his theatre work, as well as numerous other BAFTA nominations for his comedic and dramatic roles.

Interesting facts: windfall from “The Avengers”

A unique and funny fact in Tom Hollander's life is that he once accidentally received a bonus pay slip for a movie “The Avengers” which should be intended for actors Tom Holland (Spider-Man). Because of their similar names and being in the same agency, the Treasury made a mistake. Hollander admitted that she was surprised to see such an “unusually large” figure on the slip, which turned out to be just the first box office bonus, not the base salary. This incident gave him an idea of the scale of financial success in the world of Hollywood blockbusters.