Perhaps you don’t know this aboutThorstarTom Hiddleston, but he’s great at impersonating fellow celebrities. That should come as no shock after watching him fully transform intocountrylegendHank WilliamsinI Saw the Light. If he wasn’t busy building a career as an Oscar-worthy actor, he might have a shot at being the next Rich Little. On theThe Graham Norton Showhe got to show off some of his skills. And he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to break out one of his better routines, especially with the subject of his impersonation sitting on the couch beside him.
Tom Hiddleston andRobert De Niroappeared on theThe Graham Norton Showcouch together earlier this week. And in what could have been an awkward exchange, Tom Hiddleston broke out his own Bobby De Niro facial ticks and accents. And the whole thing is nothing short of amazing. Sure, Tom Hiddleston’s impersonations aren’t spot on. But here, it’s more about the presentation, which is sold with a lot of enthusiastic glee.
It isn’t really known how often other actors or fans get to show off their ownRobert De Niroimpersonations to his face. That seems like an incrediblydauntingand intimidating task, not to mention a bitscary. With Tom Hiddleston, you can tell the impersonation is being done with love, admiration and even a little reverence. Still,Robert De Nirocould have done a complete 360 and walked off the show. It was, after all, in the UK that the actor recently walked out of an interview while promotingThe Intern.
The impersonation that Tom Hiddleston pulls off is actually fromHeat. And he does dialogue both fromAl PacinoandRobert De Niro. In setting up the bit, host Graham Norton asksRobert De Nirohow he feels about other people doing impressions. This is what he had to say.
“I kind of enjoy it. Especially if they do it well. It’s great. I love it.”
The clip fromThe Graham Norton Showisn’t just about Tom Hiddleston’sRobert De Niroimpersonation. He also doesOwen Wilsonfrom when he met him on theMidnight in Parisset. He also shows off hisChristopher Walkenimpersonation, which he admits is a little too easy. You can see it all here. What do you think? ShouldTom Hiddlestontake this show on the road?
