 Hiddleston earned a double first in Classics at the University of Cambridge and later proceeded to study acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.At the beginning of his career, he appeared in West End productions of "Cymbeline" (2007) and "Ivanov" (2008).He won the Olivier Award for Best Newcomer in a Play for his role in "Cymbeline" and was also nominated for the same award for his role as Cassio in "Othello" (2008).