RADA: A Word With... Tom Hiddleston - PART 1 (2012)

[@johannas3571]

He's got something special. He's a really precious person. He's intelligent, humble and well, ladies, we have to admit, that he's beautiful too. His performances are as amazing, as he is. :)

[@pauashellmata-a-ruru7836]

Thank you Johanna Szocs I know what you are saying?

[@djizzah]

i have to agree

[@Nimloth31]

Yes, he is special.

[@cristala2874]

Si, es hermoso y especial

[@ZyliceLiddell]

An extraordinary human being!

[@TheOfficialstalker]

Frankly, he'd make a great drama teacher

[@Kiadaw77]

TheOfficialstalker No disrepect to Drama teachers, but it would be an awful waste.

[@theman2017inc]

having gone through RADA and the career he’s had so far? ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@lcmari95]

I wonder if he’ll do that when he retires from acting

[@wijcik]

Or an English Literature teacher/professor.

[@renwhir]

I'd buy an audio book of him reading the dictionary.

[@laurenpitts8633]

Heres a master list of Tom reading fuckyestomhiddlestonsvoice.tumblr.com/Masterlist

[@annasenina6633]

renwhir there is a KZbin video of Tom reading "High Rise"

[@evaberlin]

He did a physics reading one time, and I totally concentrating on everything he said: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5WnopukaZiNj7M

[@stephanienelson6330]

Im a mother and I would buy a tape of him reading fairytales. It would be a win/win for me.

[@paulinetaylor4966]

There is an audiobook on KZbin I don’t know if it’s the real Tom Hiddleston narrating it or not but I know the narrator has his same voice if you look it up it’s called hight rise just key it in to KZbin hight rise audiobook.

[@simonettarosi7725]

He's probably the best actor of his generation. RADA's teachers must be very proud of having him as a stundent once. They should be thinking something like: "Thanks God I contributed to *create* this monster of awesomeness. I'be contibuted to give shape to his enormous talent, and I'm proud of having done it!"

[@pboyd8354]

Hes a God and I agree he is hands down THE best actor of his gen. Preceeded by Alan Rickman.

[@underloveryz2731]

​@@pboyd8354Who also trained at RADA, and was the vice president of it until his death

[@rada_london]

He was on our three year BA in Acting course.

[@noeliaponcedeleon2319]

Pueden sentirse orgullosos de su alumno

[@beautylifestyle-beautyinth5272]

I would LOVE to study at RADA!

[@genxgina1106]

He has done very well. Brilliant actor and a lovely man too.

[@vi.3333]

@RADA can always be very proud of Tom Hiddleston, such an amazing actor they ever trained also it's a fact this phrase of his life as a student there, may also have made a great impact on him! Such a man, who's a real Disney Prince charming.

[@eleonorer.6503]

I feel like a tad superficial when I say that, apart from him being a brilliant actor, I have to admit that I find his voice, choice of words and accent very calming and pleasant.

[@pboyd8354]

Here is a man who could speak the phone book with a captive audience.

[@marionfarrell1716]

His voice is like molten caramel.

[@431119]

I love how Tom often speaks in Metaphors, he mentioned this habit in a talk show from before. And well, It is such an Admirable, charming and HOT habit. He definitely tends to over-talk in interviews and stuff, But you truly want to listen to every word he has to say. Oh Tom, Hiddle me this & Hiddle me that. I LOVE YOU!! XD

[@LeuchtendeMotte]

Well said (yes I'm late xD)

[@jamestdawson]

I think Mr. Hiddleston is referring to the third and fourth stages of competence. They are described as 1. Unconscious incompetence. 2. Conscious incompetence. 3. Conscious Competence. 4. Unconcious competence. In acting, it is that fourth level when we no longer see the actor performing but see them as the character; as with so many of Mr. Hidddleston's performances, it is simply extraordinary.

[@echa9446]

No wonder he's such a FANTASTIC actor....he studied Classics at Cambridge and went to RADA....that's like a perfect combo

[@svetly24]

He's so eloquent, well educated, well mannered and so wise - and such a joy to watch and listen to... Just... perfection.

[@pnar13]

Tom in a leather jacket...because I didn't need my ovaries in the first place.

[@MultiOctopi]

This was exactly what I needed to hear to convince me that applying for RADA would be a good choice and that I'm not an awful actor, thank you Tom Hiddleston!

[@pinetree7542]

Ethan how are things going now?

[@janebrown1890]

All the very best 👍

[@eventinggeorgina4917]

He’s one of the reasons I’m gathering my courage and pulling myself together with my acting ready to apply for RADA

[@ZK2001-n1f]

@@eventinggeorgina4917hey bro how’d it go! Did you apply?? I’m thinking of applying

[@matthewwaahat]

Yes we want to know, too​@@pinetree7542

[@PositivelyMadKim]

I find this inspirational. Exactly the first thing he says, saying he denied to himself that he wanted to be an actor, that's exactly what I do. Tom really can give someone hope.

[@SomeOne-sb4xf]

But he was very young. By 24 he finished two great universities . I’m turning 23 in few days and I’m not sure if I have any chance, also I’m not from English speaking country

[@underloveryz2731]

​@@SomeOne-sb4xfWell, they do accept you when you have at least a minimum level of fluency in the language. However, if you are not entirely sure about your language abilities you can work on it!

[@susi079]

Tom Hiddleston can speak Greek fluently. Hiddlestoners who have searched for Tom's videos on KZbin inside-out, upside-down probably knew that there's this one video showed Tom performed a drama called "Electra" (written by Sophocles) on stage during his days in Cambridge University, and the whole dialogue was spoken in Greek! Amazing!

[@1981Meggy]

Im going to search for that video

[@Cristobels-Green-Boots]

-- Sorry to say that he in no way resembles my Classics Tutor -- 'amo, amas, amat': I love, you love, he loves💔

[@PortooCalia]

greek here. I am a fan but he can't speak fluently. he only can read in a very simplified way that is taught abroad which makes it unintelligible to a greek. he can quote ancient greek texts but he can't pronounce it properly. Not his fault though, that's how they teach it unfortunately. he knows quite a bit though.

[@alicelewis4155]

Idk... although there're many acting techniques he was talking about here... I think EVERYBODY should watch it if you want a bit of advice in your life... Here, it's not because how good-looking or whatever attractive features he has ... It's because we can get a feeling of how this successful man can explain his philosophy in an ordinary way. It's something so basic or deeply rooted in our attitude that contribute to whether we can really strive for our goals! Thank you Tom :) I can feel what you mean. Being prepared, stay in balance and go for what I want should be my attitude from this moment :)

[@emilyanderson3193]

I think that's what I love so much about him - depending on the style of the interview, he can be smart, intellectual and philosophical (like here); funny, light-hearted and cheeky; sexy, gorgeous and attractive; or modest, generous and charming. There are so many sides to him and somehow he really manages to capture attention in every way; I can't help but listen, and I think I'll come back to this because he deserves to really be listened to and it's such a shame that he isn't more widely known and respected, as his words have such deep meaning and - as you've said - he's so inspirational both in and out of the context of acting.

[@johokeen1]

Em Anderson , ++ Well put. There is a rather special quality about him.

[@hjkayel9610]

He is so intelligent & articulate!

[@aniag7490]

He is so smart... I just can't stop listening him...

[@almightypumpkin]

I just love how well-spoken he is.

[@theshoeminator]

I never realized that Tom seems to talk out of the right side of his mouth. It's so cute!

[@KeiKei-Beans]

You know, if he ever stops acting as much I would kill to get him as a teacher(English or Acting). He'd be so incredibly eloquent and supportive. He just seems to know what someone's situation is and is able to process and sympathize with it. He understands the simpler problems of life(being a bit of a fish out of water, not being the best in a group). I've always loved being a mimic and doing short little acts or stories for classes or events, so maybe I'll get to take one of the RADA summer camps in London for my 16th birthday present. It'll be interesting sitting in a room full of Brits as probably the only American. Whelp, like Tom said, you can't be afraid of looking like a fool! :)

[@ethankelly7804]

I went to a summer camp at RADA last summer exploring Shakespeare. There were about 5 brits and 8-9 of the others where international.

[@KeiKei-Beans]

Ethan Kelly Thanks for the info! Now I know what to expect. Hope you had fun :)

[@johokeen1]

Katie Goins ++ I hope you made it to the summer camp at RADA. Good luck anyway, realising your dreams, wherever they may lead you.

[@FroggieTheR0gue]

He is a well rounded and highly intelligent man. I've heard him referred to as the 'Nicest Person in the Universe', lol. Could be true. He's a remarkable person and probably isn't even aware of to what degree.

[@wintersongs1]

Hearing him talk is such an audio pleasure. His voice is so soothing. His demeanor is so mellow, he's an eloquent speaker, and he explains his experiences so well, especially when he was talking about making an action film like Avengers and having to say lines with no one opposite of him.

[@mingissilentlaugh]

To not be able to admit it to yourself is not weird. I just figured out that I've been dealing with the exact same thing these past years. It might not look big on the outside, but it's a really huge step to acknowledge your true dreams and think them out loud. This video just made a huge impact on me. I've started crying and feel such an amazing relief to have finally admitted and realizing what I want with my life. I'm on a high right know, I can't really explain it. This talk for 22 minutes just changed my life.

[@marianaramirez6911]

I'll just download the audio of this and some other interviews and make a playlist of only his voice :3 it's so soothing and pleasant to hear him speak...

[@helenaperezm]

eMe Ramzvel I thought the same, I could hear his voice aaaaaall day long

[@joyshaw4977]

+eMe Ramzvel i did the same thing

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

U might wake up speaking with an English accent tho, if u dont have one already😂😂😂

[@mariacristinabovo2781]

As a non native speaker i would listen to him hours and hours to learn more and more: word, prononouciation, way of construction of sentences. It's my english tracher. Amazing actor, handsome man, so elegant and confident without been posh. Love him

[@sabrinamerican7739]

Tom is such an inspirational man

[@hopehazel3511]

Tom sure does like his metaphors, with his car and his stew...

[@SunshineKindaGurl]

18:30 PAYING for education as opposed to BEING PAID to do something... makes you question why you are doing it and why you love it. This is relevant to me as a college student.

[@hannanatalisa3282]

And... how are you doing now? 😊

[@gloriahead]

His voice his eyes ❤

[@kuramina2649]

I thought no one is perfect but I'm wrong. Tom is perfect.

[@AuroraChernobyl]

I hate whomever people who disliked Tom Hiddleston videos! It is a contamination of purity of him.

[@vickificationee]

It's so relieving to have someone else in the acting industry say "I didn't ever really admit it to myself that I wanted to be an actor." As someone who has taken so long to admit to it myself I can vouch for the fact it can be very disquieting when in interviews with film actors they are always saying "I wanted to be an actor since I was 3 and I got my agent when I was 4." when I'm just sat there afraid to admit it. Bravo, Tom - you made it!

[@michellehayton8984]

sounds like a great place to learn acting that really develops the individual rather than trying to force people into a mold!

[@cu2524]

Tom Hiddleston is certainly not just a pretty face Hollywood star. I love listening to him answering question academically. He’s got a way of explaining things and makes it easier for the audience to understand.

[@SqueegeeBee]

I wanted to enter RADA so bad, but then I found out that Tom Hiddleston studied there and I was like, "Um, okay, so basically I'm never gonna make it". But it's still a pleasure for my ears to listen to him.

[@sandracellmate3431]

Just love listening to his voice ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@zoetsahai]

pretty darn special this man! apart from being so charming, adorable, genuine, handsome, beautiful on the inside and out, funny witty, talented, intellingent, entertaining, and talking way too much (which we do not mind for a second haha) he is sooo inspiring uhh what a beautiful soul

[@lavendel6868]

Yeah, that's it. Everybody throws around the word perfection when talking about him, and though we all know no one is, the more you learn about him, the more you're in awe. It's confusing. The skill, the intelligence, the humility and wisdom, the looks. The voice! How can anyone be so amazing? (And why can't I bring him his tea tomorrow morning!!!)

[@Carolaina92]

lavendel6868 Agree with everything, specially with the tea part.. haha

[@doublegamercanada6301]

Very well said! or written ;)

[@blackphone]

I really respect his life philosophy. I want to be as disciplined and curious about life like he describes. Not only is he very handsome, but he's so intelligent regarding everything. I want to adopt his way of thoughts so I can be at peace with myself, my mind and what I do, just like him. He seems so sure and confident about himself - without ever being cocky, which is so very rare in this modern society. He truly is a modern day gentleman. I

[@deliastyles3633]

Same I always knew that I want to be an actress but I don't want to admit it and always say that I didn't know what I want to become later

[@lindsaydrewe8219]

Intelligence is so attractive

[@Starting-tf9tt]

He and Josh O'Connor are two of my favourite actors and persons in this world!!!¡🌞

[@JazzySatinDoll]

So fantastic to be able to hear your favourite actor to speak so eloquently about something personal that they're obviously passionate about. It's also very reassuring to hear how down-to-earth he is about everything.

[@amandahoran1858]

he so casually just mentioned that he read the original transcripts of that reading material in greek like everyone has done it. i love him so much

[@diosha779]

It’s 2021 and he’s still one of the finest men on earth

[@JNDorene]

Tom Hiddleston is a wonderful person.(I don't think I'm saying anything new...) I always find it so easy to follow his words - his thinking, English, style, voice, ideas, expressions... everything. As if I was listening to a very close friend talking...Not to speak about his acting - brilliant actor! Thank you Tom for this interview! Looking forward to everything you're going to act in!

[@wouhoulifeisamazing]

If more people were like him, the world would be a better place.

[@melindacapps3119]

the same thing can be said about any kind of craft or art college, its nice to hear it from a different perspective, coming from an art college background myself. He's very methodical and introspective which makes me respect him even more.

[@vanessacardui8487]

interesting to know that he practices yoga.

[@lydiabell4989]

He is amazing and he answers all the questions I might have had about wanting to become an actor and what it means to be one. He is incredibly insightful and inspiring.

[@angieps8913]

Ver a este hombre y escucharlo es simplemente especial, te puedes quedar viéndolo por horas porque es extremadamente guapo y te puedes quedar escuchándolo porque su voz es varonil. Todo en él es perfecto.

[@BeckyMD26]

I loved this because I love Tom Hiddleston but also because as an actress myself, I find it helpful to see an insight into drama school

[@Luisa8783]

OMG! Somebody wake me up please! I'm hypnotized! What a voice..what a charming well educated man .. He makes me like the English language more and more.. Actually I teach it in Italy..

[@НатальяЯковлева-г7ц8г]

Невозможно остановиться когда ты слушает интервью Хидделстона) Великолепно поставленная речь, такт, харизма. Надеюсь он когда-нибудь наберет свой актерский курс. Я считаю его одним из самых профессиональных и гениальных актеров нашего времени! Очень его люблю! :)

[@kookbook7184]

I'm in the exact same position as Tom when he was applying for RADA.

[@Snotworm]

I love watching interviews with him because he just gives great answers and has the most relaxing voice!

[@mandyyy20]

He has to be Marry Poppins little brother because it does not get anymore perfect than this.

[@tristancharles5470]

O he's gay come on

[@Cristobels-Green-Boots]

The hands!!!!!The voice!!!!!!The way he says 'a set of tools......'!!!!!!!💔

[@affy7ann]

Brilliant! I greatly admire him. ❤ I'm not British, but I hope one day I can train at RADA, too.

[@marygracejusto3235]

I can fall asleep to this video. Just play and listen to his voice. :)

[@samjones9691]

He was on the 3-year BA Acting course. When he said his "year", he was referring to his year group (like, class of 2005).

[@e.mchristina5260]

This morning I was doing some research on RADA because o am thinking of applauding this year and I know it’s really hard to get into it, but I am going to try. And this has motivated me more.

[@lizzie3670]

Did you do it?

[@e.mchristina5260]

Lizzie I got to the final audition but alas, I did not get In 😂

[@lizzie3670]

E.M Christina Oh my goodness! That is a great achievement! Congratulations for getting to the last round, you should be very proud. Are you going to try again?

[@aleenajobi7428]

Did you ever try again? Or another drama school?

[@e.mchristina5260]

@@aleenajobi7428 yes! I ended up getting a place in the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for Filmmaking!

[@catherinecornelius120]

This is how poetry should be read.

[@lcmari95]

I agree

[@sleepingbeauty723]

Yup, I think this is the most inspirational interview ever.

[@jasmineyoung2071]

i could listen to that voice all day long and english class would be so much better if he was my teacher, i'd go to school everyday and be in full attendance just for him

[@caledoniatardivo8537]

The RADA effect, I presume? ☺

[@jasmineyoung2071]

Kelly Tee hell yeah

[@caledoniatardivo8537]

Jasmine Young That effect worked on actors, such as Peter O'Toole (Lawrence of Arabia).

[@jasmineyoung2071]

+Kelly Tee Oh that's cool!

[@caledoniatardivo8537]

+Jasmine Young Yup! ❤

[@ladyregina6840]

He's so precious.. I can just watch him and listen to him talk on and on and on.......

[@reneen.3519]

Nice interview, but it would've been helpful if we had heard the questions, too.

[@johnnyforeigner33]

Such eloquence. He really is fascinating to listen to.

[@jeanbunyi3879]

it's weird that there's not much sound/voice coming from the interviewer hahahaha. Anyway, Tom Hiddleston is BEAUTIFUL, inside out. Even his brain is magnificent.

[@mannelshah]

OMG ! i'm in love !

[@AmiInMunich]

Great interview with a lot of fantastic insight! And it's true. Conservatory training be it for acting, music, or what have you is really invaluable to give you the proper tools to work with your craft. And then you have to go out into the real world to hone it. You never stop growing and learning new things. It's definitely an insanely difficult but equally rewarding and exciting profession.

[@mangomusshi6542]

I could fall asleep to his voice it's so relaxing

[@OnAHeroicMission]

The music at the end seriously makes me want to go to RADA so badly. I wanted to go before- now I just want to go even more.

[@jillianjacques4190]

I'm relieved to know I'm not the only one who seemingly woke up from the fever dream of adolescence prepared to become an actor. I thought I was early quarter-life crisis-ing, but yeah he's right. I always subconsciously knew too. Didn't need to talk about it or acknowledge it.

[@patriziab6976]

wow! What a great man! i love him, his mind, his voice, his way of speaking, his manner, his eyes, his smile and hands, his acting, his awareness.

[@mwolfe0914]

He has a creative way of looking at things, and it makes everything he says inspiring. Tom Hiddleston is truly an amazing actor. (:

[@lewisralston3457]

As someone who wants to audition for next year's course (2020/21), this makes me want this so much more. It's everything I wanted it to be and more and I'm ready to fight for it

[@SomeOne-sb4xf]

Hey how did it go

[@tehprincessleia96]

Tom is the person who inspires me to act but because he is so good I doubt I'll ever make it, into RADA or acting generally...

[@maryhicks9793]

He is so right on the fact acting is not being afraid to look like a fool. I took a theater class in college and we had to do a skit and I’ve never felt so embarrassed in my life

[@333br]

It's 1 am looking for new videos of Tom to watch, while i'm already sleepy, so i started to watch this and i thought to myself 'Ugh not another video of him talking about smart subjects that i would never gonna understand cause i'm too dumb, so it's going to bore me' i watched the first 3 minutes then i was going to remove it, later he starts to talk about acting by your own, then i got more interested, then his soothing voice, oh man...! it was like he was reading me a bedtime story... :'3

[@shingtome2179]

My gosh, he explains things better than some of my college professors

[@faune]

I'm totally falling in love with him!

[@MissMiffed]

I've got my audition for RADA to do the same course that Tom did this Friday! Nervous doesn't even cut how I'm feeling right now! Hope I can get in and follow Tom's footsteps :)

[@Ruffian123Forever]

Beautiful video...I am saving this link SIMPLY because I love his gentlemanly ways

[@mathildedavid2124]

It's so captivating to listen to him talk about acting...

[@Stroopwafelbae]

God he's adorable

[@Suzette255]

Brilliant interview!

[@mingxiliu930202]

cannot tell how much I love this guy

[@ShayTheBean]

Am I weird that I'm having this inexplicable urge to dive through my computer screen and give him the biggest hug imaginable? What an amazing human being.

[@xanaminx]

Sitting here grinning like a fool ^_^ That was very engrossing. He could totally teach a class. I kind of wish he would :P The point about letting go of not wanting to make a fool of yourself is very true. I embarrass so easily, it would be hard for me to let go.

[@KeiKei-Beans]

xanaminx Same. I feel I've gotten much better at it over the years. Having people push you to not be worried about the situation around you(as I have) is incredibly helpful, but I think just simply enacting made-up scenes in my room when I'm home alone and acting like a fool in private can be helpful as well. If you're comfortable with being a fool when it's just you, you can begin to extend that to other people. How do I know this? I've never(properly) acted a day in my life...It's just my impression of how it works and how it's working for me.

[@annabagus5903]

Where was Tom Hiddleston when I was single! LOL OH well.... I can still dream about him

[@khinpannnyeinpyone5815]

I love his voice and pronunciation. I downloaded his videos.

[@3434Gk]

very inspirational interview great school and great alumnus Tom Hiddleston is truly an amazing actor and a wise, humble man AND HE IS HOT.

[@BlinkinFirefly]

So I studied at AMDA which is the American Musical and Dramatics Academy in NYC, however we did not have a bachelors program when I was there and I only received a professional's certificate upon graduating. then AFTER I graduated they adopted a bachelors program. so frustrating

[@FeelTheLack]

I love how he favors one side of his mouth just slightly when talking.

[@authorlauradecamara7064]

if my story was ever a movie he will be in it

[@krmanumba1]

Happy Birthday Mr. Tom Hiddleston!!! Thank you very much for being so amazing, you're truly an inspiration!

[@elainenahrwold9760]

RADA, thank you for this wonderful interview. And thank you for training this very intelligent fellow.

[@kaluawoo]

I've been thinking about trying an acting career, and somehow, this interview really motivates me. I know I got a lot of imagination, and looking like a fool, well... I'm an AFSer, and if you've ever seen an AFS energizer, you know what that means xD (Especially outside. On a public place. With strangers watching us. It was awesome.) The main problems would rather be that I can't sing and pretty much suck at most sports, but that should be at least partially changeable...

[@Carolaina92]

Woelfin1996 I'm sure you can do it, if you have the right motivation ;)

[@melanie16891]

When you're motivated enough you'll be just fine!

[@aleenajobi7428]

It's been 6 years now, how are you doing mate?

[@Michelle70523]

He's so awesome