Taron Egerton - Actor
Age:
Country: United Kingdom Occupations:
Actor
Taron Egerton is a Welsh actor and singer widely recognized for his versatility and charismatic screen presence. Born on November 10, 1989, he gained international fame for his breakout role as Gary "Eggsy" Unwin in the action-comedy film Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) and its 2017 sequel.
He is particularly known for his work in biographical films, most notably portraying music icon Elton John in the 2019 musical Rocketman. For this performance, he received critical acclaim and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. His other major credits include:
Eddie the Eagle (2016): Portraying the underdog British Olympic ski jumper Michael Edwards.
Black Bird (2022): Starring as Jimmy Keene in the acclaimed Apple TV+ crime miniseries.
Sing (2016) & Sing 2 (2021): Providing the voice for Johnny the gorilla.
Tetris (2023): Playing Henk Rogers in the story of the high-stakes legal battle over the video game.
Egerton is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and is celebrated for his ability to perform his own vocals in musical roles, as well as his transition between high-octane action and intense dramatic performances.