Taron Egerton
Biography
Taron Egerton is a Welsh actor born on November 10, 1989, in Birkenhead, Merseyside, England. He is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Known for his work in both film and television, Egerton has established a career that spans various genres, including action, drama, and musical biography. Throughout his professional life, he has been recognized for his performances in high-profile projects, earning critical acclaim and industry accolades for his portrayals of real-life figures. His career includes 49 known credits in the entertainment industry, reflecting his active involvement in acting since his early stage performances.
Career overview
Egerton began his professional career performing in stage plays before transitioning to screen acting. He gained significant recognition for his starring role as a spy in the action comedy films Kingsman: The Secret Service, released in 2014, and its 2017 sequel, Kingsman: The Golden Circle. These roles established him as a prominent figure in the action genre, showcasing his ability to lead major film franchises.
In addition to his action work, Egerton has starred in several biographical films. He portrayed military officer Edward Brittain in the 2014 drama Testament of Youth and played the titular ski-jumper in the 2016 sports film Eddie the Eagle. His performance as singer Elton John in the 2019 musical Rocketman earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. Beyond his film career, Egerton has also appeared in television, including a starring role as Jimmy Keene in the miniseries Black Bird.
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- Apex (2026) as Ben
- Smoke (2025) as Dave Gudsen
- Smoke (2025) Executive Producer
- She Rides Shotgun (2025) as Nathan Mcclusky
- She Rides Shotgun (2025) Executive Producer
- Carry-On (2024) as Ethan Kopek
- Sing: Thriller (2024) as Johnny (voice)
- Tetris (2023) as Henk Rogers
- Tetris (2023) Executive Producer
- Black Bird (2022) as James 'Jimmy' Keene
- Black Bird (2022) Executive Producer
- Minions & More Volume 1 (2022) as Johnny (voice)
- For Gunter’s Eyes Only (2022) as Johnny (voice)
- Sing 2 (2021) as Johnny (voice)
- Centaurworld (2021) as Pigeontaur / Albatrosstaur (voice)
- Come Home (2021) as Johnny (voice)
- Letters Live from the Archive: Union Chapel (2021) as Self
- Glimpse (2021) as Herbie (voice)
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Today with Jenna & Sheinelle (2019) as Self
- Moominvalley (2019) as Moomintroll (voice)
- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019) as Rian (voice)
- Rocketman (2019) as Elton John
- The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019) as Self
- Robin Hood (2018) as Robin of Loxley
- Watership Down (2018) as El-Ahrairah (voice)
- Billionaire Boys Club (2018) as Dean Karny
- Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017) as Self
- Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) as Eggsy
- Love at First Sight (2017) as Johnny (voice)
- Sing (2016) as Johnny (voice)
- Eddie the Eagle (2016) as Eddie Edwards
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
- Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015) as Gary 'Eggsy' Unwin
- Legend (2015) as Mad Teddy Smith
- Testament of Youth (2015) as Edward Brittain
- Kingsman: The Secret Service Revealed (2015) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014) as Self
- The Smoke (2014) as Dennis 'Asbo' Severs
- National Theatre Live: The Last of the Haussmans (2012) as Daniel
- Conan (2010) as Self - Guest
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self - Guest
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Lewis (2007) as Liam Jay
- Project Runway (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The View (1997) as Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Kockroach
- Everybody Wants to F*ck Me
- Alpha
- HappyHead Producer