A Welsh actor Taron Egerton, rose to fame for his main roles in the British drama TV series ‘The Smoke’. He was appreciated by the audience and critics for his role in the action spy comedy film ‘The Kingsman: The Secret Service’. He was born Taron David Egerton on November 10, 1989.
He developed his interest in acting during his teenage and studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. For the British drama film ‘Testament of Youth’, he received positive reviews from critics. The movie was based on the true story of a young woman who leaves her studies to become a war nurse.
Date Of Birth | November 10, 1989 |
Age | 34 Years |
Height | In Centimeters – 178 cm In Feet and Inches – 5’10” |
Weight | In Kilograms – 75 kg In Pounds – 165 lbs |
Body Measurements | 42-16-32 |
Eye Color | Hazel Green |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Shoe Size | 9.5 (US) |
Taron’s net worth is estimated to be $6 million approximately.
Taron Egerton was born in Birkenhead, Merseyside to a single mother Christine who was involved in social services. He is to Welsh descent and speaks with a Welsh accent. He went to Ysgol Penglais School for preliminary education. He attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and pursued a bachelor’s degree in acting.
Real name | Taron David Egerton |
Birth Place | Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom |
Profession | Actor |
Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
School | Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom |
College | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London |
Religion | Christianity |
Nationality | British |
Home Town | Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom |
Debut | Film – Pop (2012) TV – Lewis (2013) |
Fathers Name | Name not known |
Mothers Name | Christine |
Brothers | Not known |
Sister | Not known |
In 2011, he made his acting debut with a minor role in the TV series ‘Lewis’. In the following, he appeared in the short films ‘Pop’ and ‘Hereafter’. In 2014, he bagged an important role on the silver screen, in the drama film ‘Testament of Youth’.
For his performance, he was nominated at London Film Festival Award for British Newcomer in 2014. In the same year, he was starred in a commercial success action spy comedy film ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’, for which he won the Empire Award for Best Male Newcomer.
In 2015, he appeared in the crime thriller film ‘Legend’ for which he also received numerous awards and nominations. He represented Eddie Edwards, a British skier in the biographical sports comedy-drama film ‘Eddie the Eagle’. In 2016, he worked as a voice artist in the animated musical film ‘sing’.
Girlfriends | Emily Thomas (producer, 2016-present) |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Wife | N/A |
Here is the list of Taron’s favourite things.
Favourite Actors | Jack O’Connell, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael Sheen, Will Poulter, Sean Penn, Gary Oldman, Brendon Gleeson |
Favourite Bands | The Beatles, Future Islands, Al Green, Otis Redding Fan, Stevie Wonder, The Strokes |
- When he was 2 years old, his parents got divorced.
- Due to his mother’s Welsh accent, his name ‘Taron’ is the misspelling of the word ‘Taran’ which means ‘thunder’.
- He has a fear of dogs i.e. cynophobia.
- His friend Colin Firth is his mentor as well.
- For his mother’s struggle and contribution in his life, he gifted her home.
- In his teenage, he wasn’t stylish at all but gradually with the passage of time is improved. In 2015, GQ listed him in the best-dressed British men.
- At his school, he was honored with Stephen Sondheim Society’s ‘Student Performer of the Year’ for his singing.
- He took acting training from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
- He is a follower of Manchester United Football Club.
- ‘Bambi’ was the first movie he saw at the theatre.
- His hobbies are drawing and singing.
- He became a member of the National Youth Theatre.
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