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Taika Waititi, also known as Taika Cohen, hails from the Raukokore region of the East Coast of New Zealand, and is the son of Robin (Cohen), a teacher, and Taika Waiti, an artist and farmer. His father is Maori (Te-Whanau-a-Apanui), and his mother is of Ashkenazi Jewish, Irish, Scottish, and English descent. Taika has been involved in the film industry for several years, initially as an actor, and now focusing on writing and directing.
Two Cars, One Night is Taika's first professional film-making effort and since its completion in 2003 he has finished another short "Tama Tu" about a group of Maori Soldiers in Italy during World War 2. As a performer and comedian, Taika has been involved in some of the most innovative and successful original productions seen in New Zealand. He regularly does stand-up gigs in and around the country and in 2004 launched his solo production, "Taika's Incredible Show". In 2005 he staged the sequel, "Taika's Incrediblerer Show". As an actor, Taika has been critically acclaimed for both his Comedic and Dramatic abilities. In 2000 he was nominated for Best Actor at the Nokia Film Awards for his role in the Sarkies Brother's film "Scarfies".
Taika is also an experienced painter and photographer, having exhibited both mediums in Wellington and Berlin, and a fashion designer. He attended the Sundance Writers Lab with "Choice", a feature loosely based on "Two Cars, One Night".
Taika became a blockbuster director with his film Thor: Ragnarok (2017).
Source: imdb
I love this guy since What we do in the shadows and he is having such an amazing career!
Two Cars, One Night is Taika's first professional film-making effort and since its completion in 2003 he has finished another short "Tama Tu" about a group of Maori Soldiers in Italy during World War 2. As a performer and comedian, Taika has been involved in some of the most innovative and successful original productions seen in New Zealand. He regularly does stand-up gigs in and around the country and in 2004 launched his solo production, "Taika's Incredible Show". In 2005 he staged the sequel, "Taika's Incrediblerer Show". As an actor, Taika has been critically acclaimed for both his Comedic and Dramatic abilities. In 2000 he was nominated for Best Actor at the Nokia Film Awards for his role in the Sarkies Brother's film "Scarfies".
Taika is also an experienced painter and photographer, having exhibited both mediums in Wellington and Berlin, and a fashion designer. He attended the Sundance Writers Lab with "Choice", a feature loosely based on "Two Cars, One Night".
Taika became a blockbuster director with his film Thor: Ragnarok (2017).
Source: imdb
Taika Waititi attends the 20th Annual AFI Awards at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on January 03, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.
Director Taika Waititi attends the opening night presentation of "Jojo Rabbit" during the 39th Annual Hawaii International Film Festival at Regal Dole Cannery Stadium 18 And IMAX on November 07, 2019 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Writer, director and producer Taika Waititi attends The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences official Academy screening of JoJo Rabbit at the MoMA Celeste Bartos Theater on October 17, 2019 in New York City.
Taika Waititi attends the premiere of Fox Searchlights' "Jojo Rabbit" at Post 43 on October 15, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Taika Waititi attends the "JoJo Rabbit" European Premiere during the 63rd BFI London Film Festival at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on October 05, 2019 in London, England.
Taika Waititi attends Vanity Fair and FX's annual Primetime Emmy Nominations Party on September 21, 2019 in Century City, California.
Taika Waititi attends the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival TIFF Tribute Gala at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel on September 09, 2019 in Toronto, Canada.
Director Taika Waititi of'Jojo Rabbit' attends The IMDb Studio Presented By Intuit QuickBooks at Toronto 2019 at Bisha Hotel & Residences on September 07, 2019 in Toronto, Canada.
Taika Waititi attends D23 Disney + event at Anaheim Convention Center on August 23, 2019 in Anaheim, California.
Taika Waititi attends the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's Annual Grants Banquet at Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on July 31, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California.
Marvel Studios Panel during 2019 Comic-Con International at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2019 in San Diego, California.
Taika Waititi attends the FYC event of FX's "What We Do In The Shadows" at Avalon Hollywood on May 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Taika Waititi attends the "What We Do in the Shadows" Premiere 2019 SXSW Conference and Festivals at the Paramount Theater on March 08, 2019 in Austin, Texas.
Taika Waititi of FX's 'What We Do In The Shadows' poses for a portrait during the 2019 Winter TCA Getty Images Portrait Studio at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on February 4, 2019 in Pasadena, California.
(L-R) Paul Bettany of 'WandaVision,' Jeff Goldblum of 'The World According To Jeff Goldblum,' and Taika Waititi of 'The Mandalorian' took part today in the Disney+ Showcase at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2019 in Anaheim, Calif. 'WandaVision,' 'The World According To Jeff Goldblum,' and 'The Mandalorian' will stream exclusively on Disney+, which launches November 12.
Taika Waititi attends the Fox Searchlight TIFF Party during 2018 Toronto International Film Festival at Four Seasons Centre For The Performing Arts on September 9, 2018 in Toronto, Canada.
Official Competition jury member Taika Waititi walks the red carpet ahead of the Award Ceremony during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 8, 2018 in Venice, Italy.
Taika Waititi walks the red carpet ahead of the 'At Eternity's Gate' screening during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 3, 2018 in Venice, Italy.
Official competition jury member Taika Waititi walks the red carpet ahead of the 'Suspiria' screening during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 1, 2018 in Venice, Italy.
Official Competition jury member Taika Waititi walks the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony and the 'First Man' screening during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on August 29, 2018 in Venice, Italy.
Official Competition jury member Taika Waititi attends the Jury photocall during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Casino on August 29, 2018 in Venice, Italy.
Director Taika Waititi attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Director Taika Waititi attends the opening night presentation of "Jojo Rabbit" during the 39th Annual Hawaii International Film Festival at Regal Dole Cannery Stadium 18 And IMAX on November 07, 2019 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Writer, director and producer Taika Waititi attends The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences official Academy screening of JoJo Rabbit at the MoMA Celeste Bartos Theater on October 17, 2019 in New York City.
Taika Waititi attends the premiere of Fox Searchlights' "Jojo Rabbit" at Post 43 on October 15, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Taika Waititi attends the "JoJo Rabbit" European Premiere during the 63rd BFI London Film Festival at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on October 05, 2019 in London, England.
Taika Waititi attends Vanity Fair and FX's annual Primetime Emmy Nominations Party on September 21, 2019 in Century City, California.
Taika Waititi attends the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival TIFF Tribute Gala at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel on September 09, 2019 in Toronto, Canada.
Director Taika Waititi of'Jojo Rabbit' attends The IMDb Studio Presented By Intuit QuickBooks at Toronto 2019 at Bisha Hotel & Residences on September 07, 2019 in Toronto, Canada.
Taika Waititi attends D23 Disney + event at Anaheim Convention Center on August 23, 2019 in Anaheim, California.
Taika Waititi attends the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's Annual Grants Banquet at Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on July 31, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California.
Marvel Studios Panel during 2019 Comic-Con International at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2019 in San Diego, California.
Taika Waititi attends the FYC event of FX's "What We Do In The Shadows" at Avalon Hollywood on May 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Taika Waititi attends the "What We Do in the Shadows" Premiere 2019 SXSW Conference and Festivals at the Paramount Theater on March 08, 2019 in Austin, Texas.
Taika Waititi of FX's 'What We Do In The Shadows' poses for a portrait during the 2019 Winter TCA Getty Images Portrait Studio at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on February 4, 2019 in Pasadena, California.
(L-R) Paul Bettany of 'WandaVision,' Jeff Goldblum of 'The World According To Jeff Goldblum,' and Taika Waititi of 'The Mandalorian' took part today in the Disney+ Showcase at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2019 in Anaheim, Calif. 'WandaVision,' 'The World According To Jeff Goldblum,' and 'The Mandalorian' will stream exclusively on Disney+, which launches November 12.
Taika Waititi attends the Fox Searchlight TIFF Party during 2018 Toronto International Film Festival at Four Seasons Centre For The Performing Arts on September 9, 2018 in Toronto, Canada.
Official Competition jury member Taika Waititi walks the red carpet ahead of the Award Ceremony during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 8, 2018 in Venice, Italy.
Taika Waititi walks the red carpet ahead of the 'At Eternity's Gate' screening during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 3, 2018 in Venice, Italy.
Official competition jury member Taika Waititi walks the red carpet ahead of the 'Suspiria' screening during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 1, 2018 in Venice, Italy.
Official Competition jury member Taika Waititi walks the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony and the 'First Man' screening during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on August 29, 2018 in Venice, Italy.
Official Competition jury member Taika Waititi attends the Jury photocall during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Casino on August 29, 2018 in Venice, Italy.
Director Taika Waititi attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California.
zimbio
I love this guy since What we do in the shadows and he is having such an amazing career!
