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Taylor-Johnson in 2014
Born
Aaron Perry Johnson

(1990-06-13) 13 June 1990 (age 35)
High Wycombe, England
Occupation Actor
Years active 1996–present
Spouse(s)
(m. 2012)
Children 2

Aaron Perry Taylor-Johnson (born 13 June 1990) is an English actor. He is famous for playing the main character in the superhero movie Kick-Ass (2010) and its sequel in 2013. He also played Pietro Maximoff (Quicksilver) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015).

When he was a child, Aaron acted in films like Shanghai Knights (2003) and The Illusionist (2006). He became very well-known for his role as John Lennon in the movie Nowhere Boy (2009). This movie was directed by Sam Taylor-Wood, whom he later married in 2012. They both decided to use the last name Taylor-Johnson.

He also starred in other movies such as the crime thriller Savages (2012), the historical drama Anna Karenina (2012), and the monster film Godzilla (2014). For his role in the thriller Nocturnal Animals (2016), Aaron Taylor-Johnson won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture. He has continued to appear in action movies like Tenet (2020), Bullet Train (2022), and The Fall Guy (2024).

Early life and acting start

Aaron Perry Johnson was born in High Wycombe, England, on 13 June 1990. His mother was a housewife, and his father was an engineer. He has a sister named Gemma, who also had a small role in one of his early films.

He went to Holmer Green Senior School. From 1996 to 2008, he studied acting, dancing, and singing at the Jackie Palmer Stage School in High Wycombe. This helped him start his acting career at a young age.

Aaron's acting journey

Early roles and big breaks (1999–2015)

Sam Taylor-Wood & Aaron Johnson
Taylor-Johnson with future wife Sam Taylor-Johnson in September 2010

Aaron started acting when he was just six years old. He performed in plays in London, including a production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth in 1999. He also appeared in TV shows like Feather Boy (2004) and Talk to Me.

In 2003, Aaron played a young Charlie Chaplin in the movie Shanghai Knights. He acted alongside famous stars like Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson. In 2006, he was in The Illusionist, playing the younger version of the main character. For this role, he learned a cool magic trick with a ball! He also starred as Prosper in The Thief Lord that same year.

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Taylor-Johnson at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con

A major role for Aaron was playing John Lennon in the 2009 movie Nowhere Boy. This film was directed by Sam Taylor-Wood, who he later married. His performance earned him an Empire Award for Best Newcomer. In 2010, Aaron became widely known for playing the main character, Dave Lizewski/Kick-Ass, in the superhero movie Kick-Ass. This role led to him being nominated for the BAFTA Rising Star Award.

In 2012, Aaron Taylor-Johnson played Count Vronsky in Anna Karenina. Later that year, he starred as Ben in Oliver Stone's movie Savages. Critics praised his strong connection with his co-star, Taylor Kitsch, in the film. He then starred in the big monster movie Godzilla, which came out in May 2014.

Aaron also joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Pietro Maximoff in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). He first appeared briefly as this character in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014). In Avengers, he reunited with Elizabeth Olsen, who played his wife in Godzilla.

Continued success (2016–present)

In 2016, Aaron played a scary character named Ray in the thriller Nocturnal Animals. His performance was so good that he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture. He was also nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.

Since then, he has appeared in several action films. In 2017, he was in The Wall with John Cena. In 2020, he had a supporting role in Christopher Nolan's complex film Tenet. He then starred in the action-packed movie Bullet Train (2022). He worked again with the director of Bullet Train on the 2024 action film The Fall Guy.

Also in 2024, Aaron Taylor-Johnson played another Marvel character, Sergei Kravinoff / Kraven the Hunter, in the movie Kraven the Hunter. He also appeared in the horror film Nosferatu. His next movie will be 28 Years Later, which is a sequel to the 2002 film 28 Days Later.

Personal life

Aaron met filmmaker Sam Taylor-Wood in 2009 while they were working on the movie Nowhere Boy. They started dating after the filming finished and got engaged in October 2009. Aaron once said that he proposed exactly one year after they first met.

The couple got married on 21 June 2012. After they married, they both changed their last names to Taylor-Johnson. They have two daughters together, and Aaron is also a stepfather to Sam's two daughters from her previous marriage.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson was named one of GQ magazine's 50 best-dressed British men in 2015. He describes his style as elegant and "timeless." He lives with his wife and their four daughters on a farm in Somerset, England, where he enjoys growing vegetables.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2000 The Apocalypse Johanan
2002 Tom & Thomas Tom Sheppard / Thomas
2003 Behind Closed Doors Sam Goodwin
Shanghai Knights Charlie Chaplin
2004 Dead Cool George
2006 Thief Lord, TheThe Thief Lord Prosper
Illusionist, TheThe Illusionist Young Eisenheim
Fast Learners Neil Short film
Best Man, TheThe Best Man Michael (Aged 15)
2007 The Magic Door "Flip"
2008 Dummy Danny
2009 Greatest, TheThe Greatest Bennett Brewer
Nowhere Boy John Lennon
2010 Kick-Ass Dave Lizewski / Kick-Ass
Chatroom William Collins
2011 Albert Nobbs Joe Mackins
2012 Savages Ben Leonard
Anna Karenina Count Alexei Kirillovich Vronsky Final credit as Aaron Johnson
2013 Kick-Ass 2 Dave Lizewski / Kick-Ass First credit as Aaron Taylor-Johnson
2014 Captain America: The Winter Soldier Pietro Maximoff Uncredited cameo; mid-credits scene
Godzilla Lieutenant Ford Brody
2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron Pietro Maximoff
2016 Nocturnal Animals Ray Marcus
2017 The Wall Sergeant Allen "Ize" Isaac
2018 Outlaw King James Douglas, Lord of Douglas
A Million Little Pieces James Frey Also writer and producer
2020 Tenet Ives
2021 The King's Man Archie Reid
2022 Bullet Train Tangerine
2024 The Fall Guy Tom Ryder
Nosferatu Friedrich Harding
Kraven the Hunter Sergei Kravinoff / Kraven the Hunter
2025 28 Years Later Not yet released Jamie Post-production
2026 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Not yet released Filming
TBA Fuze Not yet released TBA Post-production
Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2001 Armadillo Young Lorimer Black
2003 Bill, TheThe Bill Zac Clough Episode: "162"
2004 Family Business Paul Sullivan 1 episode
Feather Boy Niker 3 episodes
2006 I Shouldn't Be Alive Mark 4 episodes
Casualty Joey Byrne Episode: "Silent Ties"
2007 Talk to Me Aaron 4 episodes
Coming Up Eoin Episode: "99,100"
Nearly Famous Owen Stephens 6 episodes
Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars Finch Television film
2021 Calls Mark (voice) Episode: "The Beginning"

Video games

Year Title Voice role
2010 Kick-Ass: The Game Kick-Ass

Awards and nominations

Year Association Work Category Result
2009 London Film Critics Circle Awards Nowhere Boy and Dummy Young British Performer of the Year Nominated
British Independent Film Awards Nowhere Boy Best Actor Nominated
2010 Empire Awards Best Newcomer Won
Scream Awards Kick-Ass Best Breakout Performance - Male Nominated
Best Fantasy Actor Nominated
Best Superhero Nominated
Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie: Male Breakout Star Nominated
2011 Empire Awards Best Actor Nominated
British Academy Film Awards Rising Star Award Nominated
2012 EDA Awards Anna Karenina Nominated
2016 San Diego Film Critics Society Awards Nocturnal Animals Best Supporting Actor Nominated
2017 Golden Globe Awards Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture Won
Santa Barbara International Film Festival Virtuoso Award Won
British Academy Film Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated
2022 Locarno Film Festival Himself Excellence Award Davide Campari Won

See also

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