Tom Hardy scoops up best actor prize for dual Legend performance

The actor walked away with the top prize at the annual event for his portrayal of the infamous twins Ronnie and Reggie Kray in crime thriller film ‘Legend’.

Hardy saw off competition for of Tom Courteney, Colin Farrell, Michael Fassbender and Tom Hiddleston to pick up the coveted gong, which critics are saying is a good sign for the 2016 Oscars.

The star, 38, was actually across town at a screening for his new film ‘The Revenant’ co-starring Leonardo Dicaprio (released Jan, 15) – so his co-star Domhnall Gleeson accepted the trophy on his behalf.

Taking to the stage to pick up the prize, Gleeson said: “Tom has decided to make a fool of me again – I have nothing to do with this film.”

Meanwhile, the Irish actor was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for ‘Brooklyn’ but was beaten by his own father Brendan, who won for his performance in ‘Suffragette.’

Other winners included Saoirse Ronan, who walked away with Best Actress for her role in ‘Brooklyn’, while Olivia Colman won Best Supporting Actress for ‘The Lobster.’

The full list of winners are as follows;

Best British Independent Film – Ex Machina

Best Director – Alex Garland -Ex Machina

Best Actress – Saoirse Ronan – Brooklyn

Best Actor – Tom Hardy – Legend

Best Supporting Actress – Olivia Colman – The Lobster

Best Supporting Actor – Brendan Gleeson – Suffragette

Best Screenplay – Alex Garland – Ex Machina

Best Documentary – Dark Horse: The Incredible True Story Of Dream Alliance

Best International Independent Film – Room

Douglas Hickox Award (Debut Director) – Stephen Fingleton, The Survivalist

Producer of the Year: Paul Katis and Andrew De Lotbiniere, Kajaki: The True Story

Discovery Award – Orion: The Man Who Would Be King

Outstanding Achievement in Craft – Andrew Whitehurst for VFX, Ex Machina

Best Short Film – Edmond

Most Promising Newcomer – Abigail Hardingham, Nina Forever