Taron Egerton – Biography, Career, Net Worth

Taron David Egerton is a Welsh actor and singer known for his main roles in the British drama TV series ‘The Smoke’ and the action spy comedy film ‘The Kingsman: The Secret Service’, a movie that was praised by critics and was also a commercial success. Originally from Birkenhead, Merseyside, England, he attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art for his acting studies. In two episodes of the British TV series ‘Lewis’, he made his acting debut, playing a minor role.

The movie was both critically and commercially successful. In the sequel to ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle,’ he reprised his role and it was once again a commercial success. The actor also received critical acclaim for his main role in the British drama film ‘Testament of Youth’ which was based on the true story of a young woman who leaves her studies to become a war nurse.

Biography

On November 10, 1989, Taron Egerton was brought into the world in Birkenhead, England, United Kingdom. His father, Christine Pound, and his mother, David Egerton, are both of them. Egerton moved with his mother to a Welsh island after his parents divorced at the age of two. Mari and Rosie are Egerton’s two younger half-sisters who were born through his mother’s second marriage.

He obtained his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Acting in 2012 after studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) after graduating from Ysgol Penglais School.

Personal Life

Taron Egerton is currently in the process of getting married. Emily Thomas is the name he has for his wife. As an Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Emily Thomas works at Durham University. If you want to gain a better understanding of his relationship, keep reading to learn more about his wife.

Career

Egerton’s acting journey started with stage performances, including a notable role in ‘The Last of the Haussmans’ at the National Theatre in London in 2012. In the crime drama series ‘Lewis,’ he made his television debut as a character. His breakthrough came in 2013 when he was cast as Gary “Eggsy” Unwin in Matthew Vaughn’s “Kingsman: The Secret Service,” an action-comedy film adaptation of the comic book “The Secret Service” by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons. The film’s success caused Egerton to become known, leading to a return to his role in the 2017 sequel, ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle.’

He was nominated for Best British Newcomer at the BFI London Film Festival for his role as British Army officer Edward Brittain in the biographical drama ‘Testament of Youth’ in 2014. Egerton continued to diversify his roles, playing ski-jumper Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards in the 2016 biopic “Eddie the Eagle” and voicing Johnny, a passionate gorilla, in the animated musical film “Sing” the same year.

Egerton’s portrayal of music icon Elton John in 2019’s ‘Rocketman’ was one of his most acclaimed performances. He was praised by critics for his performance, which led to him receiving the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy Motion Picture. Egerton’s commitment to the role spanned over more than just acting; he performed all of John’s songs in the film, demonstrating his vocal talent.

He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for his role as Jimmy Keene in the miniseries ‘Black Bird’ in 2022. Egerton’s versatility as an actor was proven when he played Henk Rogers in the biographical film ‘Tetris’ the following year.

Filmography

Movies

• Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)
• Testament of Youth (2014)
• Eddie the Eagle (2016)
• Legend (2015)
• Sing (2016)
• Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)
• Robin Hood (2018)
• Billionaire Boys Club (2018)
• Rocketman (2019)
• Sing 2 (2021)
• Tetris (2023)

TV Series

• The Smoke (2014)
• Black Bird (2022)

Net Worth

Taron Egerton is estimated to have a net worth of $12 million. His role in the Kingsman movies and other film and television productions is his most widely recognized. He makes the majority of his wealth from his earnings from big-screen roles, commercial endorsements, and other business ventures.

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