Tom Hardy began his career appearing in several television shows, taking on small roles in Star Trek: Nemesis and Black Hawk Down, and low-budget British horror movies like WΔZ, Minotaur, and LD 50 Lethal Dose. The actor rose to international stardom in the early 2010s with blockbusters like Inception, The Dark Knight Rises, and Mad Max: Fury Road. He is now one of Hollywood's most bankable stars, and has balanced indie projects and major blockbusters with acclaimed dramas.