Tom Hollander was born as the second child of educated parents, both teachers. He grew up in Oxford, UK, where he developed a love for acting at the Dragon School. His influential teacher, Andrew Roberts, encouraged him to pursue his passion, and he won the title role in "Oliver" during his time at Abingdon.
After winning a place in the National Youth Theatre, Hollander continued his studies and appeared in various productions, including "The Leaving of Liverpool" and "John Diamond" for the BBC. He also worked with director Sam Mendes on several projects, including "Cyrano de Bergerac" and "The Cherry Orchard".
Upon graduation, Hollander was disappointed to find that he didn't gain entry to drama school, but he didn't let that deter him from pursuing his dreams. He went on to appear in several films, including "True Blue" and "Some Mother's Son", and won several awards for his performances, including an Ian Charleson Award for his turn as Witwould in "The Way of the World".
Hollander's career has featured a number of memorable gay roles, including "Bedrooms and Hallways" and "The Judas Kiss". He has also appeared in several films, including "Gosford Park", "The Lost Prince", and "Land of the Blind".
In recent years, Hollander has appeared in a number of successful films, including "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" and "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End". He has also worked with director Joe Wright on several projects, including "Pride & Prejudice", "The Soloist", and "Hanna".
In addition to his film work, Hollander has also appeared in several television shows, including "Cambridge Spies", "Freezing", and "John Adams". He has also co-created and starred in the comedy series "Rev.", which has won several awards, including a BAFTA for Best Situation Comedy.
Hollander is a patron of several charitable organizations, including the Childline Crisis hotline, the Teenage Cancer Trust, and the Helen and Douglas House. He is also a patron of BIFA, the British Independent Film Awards, and has supported the efforts of the Old Vic's "24 Hour Plays New Voices" Gala.
In his personal life, Hollander is known for his sense of humor and his ability to make people laugh. He is a talented actor who has brought joy and laughter to audiences around the world through his performances.
