Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Aaron Perry Taylor-Johnson, born on 13 June 1990, is a talented English actor known for his dynamic performances in various films. He gained fame for playing the lead role in Kick-Ass (2010) and its sequel, as well as for his role as Pietro Maximoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015).

Taylor-Johnson started his acting career as a child, appearing in movies like Shanghai Knights (2003), The Illusionist (2006), and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008). His breakthrough came when he portrayed John Lennon in the biopic Nowhere Boy (2009), directed by Sam Taylor-Wood, who later became his wife in 2012. Following this success, he starred in several notable films, including Savages (2012), Anna Karenina (2012), and Godzilla (2014).

In 2016, Taylor-Johnson played a chilling character in the thriller Nocturnal Animals, a role that earned him the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor. His performance also led to a BAFTA nomination. Over the years, he has continued to impress audiences with his work in films such as Tenet (2020), Bullet Train (2022), and The Fall Guy (2024), showcasing his range as an actor.

Early Life

Aaron was born in High Wycombe, England. He grew up in a family where his father, Robert, worked as a civil engineer, while his mother, Sarah, juggled various part-time jobs. He has one sister, Gemma, who also had a minor role in the film Tom & Thomas (2002). Taylor-Johnson is of Jewish heritage and attended Holmer Green Senior School, where he later enrolled at the Jackie Palmer Stage School, focusing on drama and performing arts. He left school at the age of 15 to pursue acting full-time.

Career Growth

His acting journey began at the age of six. Taylor-Johnson's stage debut came in 1999 when he performed in a production of Shakespeare's Macbeth. He then appeared in various television roles and movies, gaining recognition for his versatile acting skills. In 2009, he portrayed a young John Lennon in Nowhere Boy, which marked a significant turning point in his career, earning him critical acclaim and awards.

In 2012, he starred in Anna Karenina and Savages, where critics noted his growth as an actor. He played a key role in the 2014 reboot of Godzilla and reprised his role as Quicksilver in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

His role in Nocturnal Animals (2016) was particularly notable, winning him the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor, making him the first winner in this category not to receive an Oscar nomination since Richard Benjamin. He continued to build on this success with roles in The Wall (2017), Outlaw King (2018), Tenet (2020), and Bullet Train (2022). Taylor-Johnson is also set to appear in Kraven the Hunter and a sequel to 28 Days Later, titled 28 Years Later.

Personal Life

Aaron Taylor-Johnson met director Sam Taylor-Wood on the set of Nowhere Boy. Their relationship blossomed, and they got engaged in October 2009. They married on 21 June 2012 and now share two daughters. Taylor-Johnson also embraces family life as a stepfather to Sam's two daughters from her previous marriage. The couple resides on a farm in Somerset, where he enjoys vegetable farming.

In 2015, he was recognized as one of GQ's best-dressed British men. He describes his fashion sense as elegant and timeless, reflecting his unique style in both his personal and professional life. Taylor-Johnson continues to thrive in the film industry, captivating audiences with his talent and versatility.