Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Biography

Aaron Perry Taylor-Johnson, born on June 13, 1990, is a prominent English actor recognized for his dynamic performances across various genres. He gained widespread fame for his role as the titular character in the cult hit Kick-Ass (2010) and its sequel, Kick-Ass 2 (2013). Additionally, he portrayed Pietro Maximoff, also known as Quicksilver, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015).

Taylor-Johnson began his acting career at a young age, appearing in films such as Shanghai Knights (2003), The Illusionist (2006), and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008). His career took a significant turn with his portrayal of John Lennon in the biographical film Nowhere Boy (2009), directed by Sam Taylor-Wood, who became his wife in 2012. Following their marriage, he adopted her surname, becoming Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

He continued to build his filmography with notable performances in the crime thriller Savages (2012), the period drama Anna Karenina (2012), and the blockbuster Godzilla (2014). His intense role as a menacing drifter in Nocturnal Animals (2016) earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor and a BAFTA nomination. More recently, he has appeared in action-packed films such as Tenet (2020), Bullet Train (2022), and is set to star in The Fall Guy (2024).