Taylor Kitsch
Biography
Taylor Kitsch is a Canadian actor born on April 8, 1981, in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. He is known for his work in various film and television projects. Kitsch's acting credits include the NBC television series Friday Night Lights, in which he portrayed a character, and films such as X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Battleship, John Carter, and Lone Survivor. He has also appeared in television shows and films such as The Normal Heart, The Grand Seduction, American Assassin, Only The Brave, and 21 Bridges. Additionally, Kitsch has starred in the HBO series True Detective and portrayed characters in the Paramount Network miniseries Waco and the Amazon Prime Video series The Terminal List.
Career overview
Taylor Kitsch is a Canadian actor known for his work in television and film. He portrayed a character in the NBC television series Friday Night Lights, which aired from 2006 to 2011. Kitsch has also appeared in various films, including X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Battleship, John Carter, Savages, Lone Survivor, The Grand Seduction, American Assassin, Only The Brave, and 21 Bridges.
In addition to his film work, Kitsch has appeared in several television productions. He starred in the second season of the HBO series True Detective and portrayed a character in the television film The Normal Heart. Kitsch also played the role of David Koresh in the Paramount Network miniseries Waco, which aired in 2018. Furthermore, he portrayed a CIA Ground Branch operative in the Amazon Prime Video series The Terminal List.
Kitsch's acting credits span multiple genres and platforms, showcasing his versatility as a performer. With a career spanning over two decades, he has established himself as a talented and accomplished actor in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
41 titles- The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (2025) as Ben Edwards
- The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (2025) Executive Producer
- American Primeval (2025) as Isaac Reed
- Painkiller (2023) as Glen Kryger
- Waco: The Aftermath (2023) as Older David Koresh (uncredited)
- The Terminal List (2022) as Ben Edwards
- Shadowplay (2020) as Max McLaughlin
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- 21 Bridges (2019) as Ray Jackson
- Waco (2018) as David Koresh
- American Assassin (2017) as 'Ghost'
- Only the Brave (2017) as Christopher MacKenzie
- The Dig (2017) as Bud
- Bling (2016) as Sam (voice)
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- True Detective (2014) as Paul Woodrugh
- Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014) as Self
- The Normal Heart (2014) as Bruce Niles
- The Grand Seduction (2014) as Dr. Lewis
- Lone Survivor (2013) as Lieutenant Michael "Mike" Murphy
- John Carter (2012) as John Carter
- Battleship (2012) as Lieutenant Alex Hopper
- Savages (2012) as Chon
- The Bang Bang Club (2011) as Kevin Carter
- The Hill Chris Climbed: The Gridiron Heroes Story (2011) as Self
- Weapon X Mutant Files (2009) as Self
- X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) as Remy LeBeau
- Gospel Hill (2008) as Joel Herrod
- Friday Night Lights (2006) as Tim Riggins
- Snakes on a Plane (2006) as Kyle
- Kyle XY (2006) as Male Camper
- John Tucker Must Die (2006) as Justin
- The Covenant (2006) as Pogue Parry
- Godiva's (2005) as Colm
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Eleven Days as Jim Estelle
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- Pieces Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Taylor Kitsch best known for?
Taylor Kitsch is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (2025), The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (2025), American Primeval (2025), Painkiller (2023).
When and where was Taylor Kitsch born?
Taylor Kitsch was born on April 8, 1981 in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
How many credits does Taylor Kitsch have?
Taylor Kitsch has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2025.
What is Taylor Kitsch's background in cinema and television?
Taylor Kitsch is a Canadian actor born on April 8, 1981, in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. He is known for his work in various film and television projects. Kitsch's acting credits include the NBC television series Friday Night Lights, in which he portrayed a character, and films such as X-Men Origins: Wolverine, B...