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Taika Waititi

Bio: Taika David Cohen ONZM (born August 16, 1975), known professionally as Taika Waititi, is a New Zealand film and television director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and comedian. He is the recipient of an Academy Award, BAFTA Award and a Grammy Award, and has been nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards
Born: Sat, Aug 16 1975
Birthplace: Wellington, New Zealand
Taika Waititi is 49 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Next Goal Wins
Next Goal Wins
Taika Waititi was
48 in Next Goal Wins
as 'American Samoan Priest'.
Thu, Nov 16 2023
Poster of Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder
Taika Waititi was
47 in Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder
as 'Self - Writer / Director / Korg'.
Thu, Sep 08 2022
Poster of Thor: Love and Thunder
Thor: Love and Thunder
Taika Waititi was
46 in Thor: Love and Thunder
as 'Korg / Old Kronan God (voice)'.
Wed, Jul 06 2022
Poster of Lightyear
Lightyear
Taika Waititi was
46 in Lightyear
as 'Mo Morrison (voice)'.
Wed, Jun 15 2022
Poster of The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
Taika Waititi was
46 in The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
as 'Max Kase'.
Thu, Oct 21 2021
Poster of Free Guy
Free Guy
Taika Waititi was
45 in Free Guy
as 'Antwan Hovachelik'.
Wed, Aug 11 2021
Poster of The Suicide Squad
The Suicide Squad
Taika Waititi was
45 in The Suicide Squad
as 'Ratcatcher'.
Wed, Jul 28 2021
Poster of Deadpool's Maximum Reactions: Korg and Deadpool
Deadpool's Maximum Reactions: Korg and Deadpool
Taika Waititi was
45 in Deadpool's Maximum Reactions: Korg and Deadpool
as 'Korg'.
Tue, Jul 13 2021
Poster of Save Ralph
Save Ralph
Taika Waititi was
45 in Save Ralph
as 'Ralph (voice)'.
Tue, Apr 06 2021
Poster of Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss
Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss
Taika Waititi was
44 in Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss
as 'Storsh'.
Fri, Mar 06 2020
Poster of Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee
Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee
Taika Waititi was
44 in Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 20 2019
Poster of Jojo Rabbit
Jojo Rabbit
Taika Waititi was
44 in Jojo Rabbit
as 'Adolf'.
Fri, Oct 18 2019
Poster of Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame
Taika Waititi was
43 in Avengers: Endgame
as 'Korg (voice)'.
Wed, Apr 24 2019
Poster of Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen
Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen
Taika Waititi was
43 in Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 28 2019
Poster of Life of a Cantipanican
Life of a Cantipanican
Taika Waititi was
43 in Life of a Cantipanican
as 'Zog the Alien'.
Fri, Dec 21 2018
Poster of Shrimp
Shrimp
Taika Waititi was
43 in Shrimp
as 'Bartender'.
Sat, Sep 22 2018
Poster of Thor: Ragnarok
Thor: Ragnarok
Taika Waititi was
42 in Thor: Ragnarok
as 'Korg (voice)'.
Mon, Oct 02 2017
Poster of Poi E: The Story of Our Song
Poi E: The Story of Our Song
Taika Waititi was
40 in Poi E: The Story of Our Song
as 'Self'.
Thu, Aug 04 2016
Poster of Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Taika Waititi was
40 in Hunt for the Wilderpeople
as 'Minister'.
Thu, Mar 31 2016
Poster of What We Do in the Shadows
What We Do in the Shadows
Taika Waititi was
38 in What We Do in the Shadows
as 'Viago'.
Thu, Jun 19 2014
Poster of The Captain
The Captain
Taika Waititi was
37 in The Captain
as 'The Captain'.
Thu, Aug 08 2013
Poster of Green Lantern
Green Lantern
Taika Waititi was
35 in Green Lantern
as 'Tom Kalmaku'.
Tue, Jun 14 2011
Poster of Boy
Boy
Taika Waititi was
34 in Boy
as 'Alamein'.
Thu, Mar 25 2010
Poster of Eagle vs Shark
Eagle vs Shark
Taika Waititi was
31 in Eagle vs Shark
as 'Gordon'.
Sun, Jul 15 2007
Poster of Futile Attraction
Futile Attraction
Taika Waititi was
29 in Futile Attraction
as 'Waiter'.
Sat, Apr 16 2005
Poster of What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires
What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires
Taika Waititi was
29 in What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires
as 'Viago'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Heinous Crime
Heinous Crime
Taika Waititi was
28 in Heinous Crime
Sat, Aug 14 2004
Poster of Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!
Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!
Taika Waititi was
28 in Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!
as 'Self / Frodo Baggins'.
Fri, Jul 23 2004
Poster of Toy Boy
Toy Boy
Taika Waititi was
28 in Toy Boy
as 'Jack Hammer'.
Tue, Jul 20 2004
Poster of Tongan Ninja
Tongan Ninja
Taika Waititi was
27 in Tongan Ninja
as 'Graham (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 08 2002
Poster of Snakeskin
Snakeskin
Taika Waititi was
26 in Snakeskin
as 'Nelson'.
Mon, Oct 01 2001
Poster of A New Way Home
A New Way Home
Taika Waititi was
25 in A New Way Home
as 'Max'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Scarfies
Scarfies
Taika Waititi was
23 in Scarfies
as 'Alex'.
Thu, Aug 05 1999

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Time Bandits
Time Bandits
Taika Waititi was
48+ in Time Bandits
as 'Supreme Being'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 23 2024
Poster of History of the World: Part II
History of the World: Part II
Taika Waititi was
47+ in History of the World: Part II
as 'Sigmund Freud'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 06 2023
Poster of Our Flag Means Death
Our Flag Means Death
Taika Waititi was
46+ in Our Flag Means Death
as 'Edward Teach / Blackbeard'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 03 2022
Poster of That's My Jam
That's My Jam
Taika Waititi was
46+ in That's My Jam
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 29 2021
Poster of What If...?
What If...?
Taika Waititi was
45+ in What If...?
as 'Korg (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 11 2021
Poster of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under
RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under
Taika Waititi was
45+ in RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under
as 'Self - Special Guest'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 01 2021
Poster of Home Movie: The Princess Bride
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
Taika Waititi was
44+ in Home Movie: The Princess Bride
as 'Westley'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 29 2020
Poster of Russo Bros. Pizza Film School
Russo Bros. Pizza Film School
Taika Waititi was
44+ in Russo Bros. Pizza Film School
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 26 2020
Poster of Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
Taika Waititi was
44+ in Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
as 'Self - Director & Voice of IG-11'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 04 2020
Poster of Reunited Apart
Reunited Apart
Taika Waititi was
44+ in Reunited Apart
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 27 2020
Poster of The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian
Taika Waititi was
44+ in The Mandalorian
as 'IG-12 (voice), IG-12 / IG-11 (voice), IG-11 (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 2019
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Taika Waititi was
44+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Rabbit
Taika Waititi was
43+ in Year of the Rabbit
as 'Musician'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 2019
Poster of What We Do in the Shadows
What We Do in the Shadows
Taika Waititi was
43+ in What We Do in the Shadows
as 'Viago Von Dorna Schmarten Scheden Heimburg'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 27 2019
Poster of All or Nothing: New Zealand All Blacks
All or Nothing: New Zealand All Blacks
Taika Waititi was
42+ in All or Nothing: New Zealand All Blacks
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 31 2018
Poster of Lie Detector
Lie Detector
Taika Waititi was
42+ in Lie Detector
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 01 2018
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Taika Waititi was
40+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Taika Waititi was
39+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Taika Waititi was
38+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Taika Waititi was
38+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
Taika Waititi was
38+ in Rick and Morty
as 'Glootie (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 02 2013
Poster of Radiradirah
Radiradirah
Taika Waititi was
34+ in Radiradirah
as 'Various'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 21 2010
Poster of Flight of the Conchords
Flight of the Conchords
Taika Waititi was
31+ in Flight of the Conchords
as 'Gypsy Kings Fan'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 17 2007
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Taika Waititi was
28+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Taika Waititi was
27+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of The Strip
The Strip
Taika Waititi was
26+ in The Strip
as 'Mostin'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 05 2002
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Taika Waititi was
20+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of MTV Europe Music Awards
MTV Europe Music Awards
Taika Waititi was
19+ in MTV Europe Music Awards
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 24 1994
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Taika Waititi was
14+ in The Simpsons
as 'Taika Waititi / Daerius D'Avignon (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Taika Waititi was
0+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953