Edward Thomas "Tom" Hardy (born 15 September 1977) is an English actor. He is known for his roles in Bronson, Inception, Black Hawk Down, Warrior, RocknRolla and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. He will portray the primary villain Bane in the upcoming film The Dark Knight Rises. He also played Freddie Jackson in Martina Cole's The Take, based on her novel of the same name.
