Taylor Kitsch
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Kelowna, British Columbia , Canada | |
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Years active | 2006–present |
Taylor Kitsch (born April 8, 1981)[1] is a Canadian actor and model. He is known for portraying Tim Riggins in the NBC television series Friday Night Lights (2006–2011). He has also worked in films such as X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), Battleship (2012), John Carter (2012), Savages (2012), Lone Survivor (2013), The Grand Seduction (2014), American Assassin (2017), Only The Brave (2017), and 21 Bridges (2019).
Kitsch starred in the second season of the HBO series True Detective as Paul Woodrugh, appeared in the television film The Normal Heart (2014) as Bruce Niles, portrayed David Koresh in the Paramount Network miniseries Waco (2018), and played CIA Ground Branch operative Ben Edwards in Amazon Prime Video's The Terminal List (2022).
Early life
Kitsch was born in
Career
Kitsch moved to
In 2006, Kitsch was cast in his breakout role on the
In 2010, Kitsch starred in
In 2013, Kitsch starred in
In 2017, Kitsch starred in American Assassin and Only the Brave. In 2018, he played cult leader David Koresh in the Paramount Channel miniseries Waco. Later that year, it was announced that Kitsch had an in-development series which landed at HBO. From Sons of Anarchy writer John Barcheski and director Matt Shakman, the series would see Kitsch lead the cast and produce the series. In 2019, Kitsch starred in 21 Bridges with Chadwick Boseman and Sienna Miller. Also in 2019, it was announced that Kitsch would appear as the lead in Neill Blomkamp's Inferno.
In 2020, Kitsch starred in the German TV series
Personal life
Kitsch purchased 3.64 acres (1.47 ha) of land on Lake Austin, Texas in 2012[32] and began building a house there in 2015.[33] Kitsch currently resides in Bozeman, Montana.[34] While collaborating on the film Lone Survivor, he became close to retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell and has since been focused on veterans’ issues.[35]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | John Tucker Must Die | Justin | |
Snakes on a Plane | Kyle "Crocodile" Cho | ||
The Covenant | Pogue Parry | ||
2008 | Gospel Hill | Joel Herrod | |
2009 | X-Men Origins: Wolverine | Remy LeBeau / Gambit | |
2010 | The Bang Bang Club | Kevin Carter | |
2012 | John Carter | John Carter | |
Battleship | Lieutenant Alex Hopper | ||
Savages | John "Chon" McAllister Jr. | ||
2013 | Lone Survivor
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Lieutenant Michael P. "Murph" Murphy | |
The Grand Seduction | Dr. Paul Lewis | ||
2016 | Bling | Sam | Voice role |
2017 | American Assassin | Ronnie "Ghost" | |
Only the Brave | Christopher MacKenzie | ||
2019 | 21 Bridges | Ray Jackson |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Godiva's | Colm | Episode: "Flipping Switches" |
Kyle XY | Male Camper | Episode: "Pilot" | |
2006–2011 | Friday Night Lights | Tim Riggins | 68 episodes |
2014 | The Normal Heart | Bruce Niles | Television film |
2015 | True Detective | Paul Woodrugh | 8 episodes |
2018 | Waco | David Koresh | Miniseries: 6 episodes; also executive producer |
2020 | The Defeated | Max McLaughlin | Miniseries: 6 episodes; also executive producer |
2022 | The Terminal List | Ben Edwards | Main role |
2023 | Painkiller | Glen Kryger | Miniseries: 6 episodes |
TBA | American Primeval | Isaac | Miniseries; Post-production |
TBA | The Terminal List: Dark Wolf | Ben Edwards | Main role, also executive producer; Pre-production |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2007 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV: Breakout | Friday Night Lights | Nominated |
2008 | Choice TV Actor: Drama | Nominated | ||
2009 | Choice Movie Fresh Face Male | X-Men Origins: Wolverine | Nominated | |
2010 | People's Choice Awards | Favorite On-Screen Team | Nominated | |
2012 | Genie Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | The Bang Bang Club | Nominated |
CinemaCon Awards | Male Star of Tomorrow | Himself | — | |
2014 | Online Film and Television Association Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | The Normal Heart | Nominated[36] |
2024 | Critics' Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries | Painkiller | Nominated[37] |
References
- ^ "Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 2-8". AP News. March 27, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "'Friday Night Lights' star looks back ... and ahead". ScrippsNews. October 2, 2007. Archived from the original on April 7, 2012. Retrieved January 8, 2012.
- ^ Brian D. Johnson (March 2, 2012). "Taylor Kitsch: the next action hero". Maclean's. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
- ^ Hoinski, Michael (December 17, 2006). "A Night Out With: Texas Forever (via Canada)". The New York Times. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
- ^ Bailey, Alyssa (June 17, 2015). "Taylor Kitsch Lives Up to Our Fantasies". Elle.com. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ "Taylor Kitsch Photo Gallery | Outside Magazine's Featured Photo Galleries". OutsideOnline.com. Retrieved January 8, 2012.
- ^ a b Karp, David (January 13, 2008). "Friday Night Lightd star has B.C. roots" (PDF). The Martlet Online. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 2, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- ^ The Georgia Straight: John Carter's Taylor Kitsch is taking Mars and Hollywood Retrieved on March 7, 2012
- ^ Stern, Marlow (December 18, 2013). "'Lone Survivor' Taylor Kitsch's Journey From Homelessness to Hollywood Stardom". The Daily Beast. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- ^ CBC (January 19, 2011), George Tonight: Taylor Kitsch On Hockey And Being Homeless | George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight | CBC, retrieved July 27, 2018
- ^ "Taylor Kitsch Gives Dietary Help". Contactmusic.com. March 3, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
- ^ a b Mottram, James (April 19, 2012). "Taylor Kitsch's career hits a crest". thenational.ae. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
- ^ "Taylor Kitsch biography and filmography". tribute.ca. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
- ^ "NEW-RELEASES - About Face". Pixie Press Worldwide. Archived from the original on April 18, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
- ^ "Tim Riggins profile". TV Fanatic. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
- ^ "TV Reviews, Articles, Clips and more". Metacritic. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
- ^ Ryan Lambie (April 2, 2012). "Peter Berg interview: directing Battleship, filming at sea, Kevin Costner, ILM effects and more". Den of Geek. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
- ^ The MovieWeb Team (October 13, 2008). "Taylor Kitsch on Being Gambit in X-Men Origins: Wolverine". MovieWeb.com. Retrieved January 8, 2012.
- ^ Yamato, Jen (April 22, 2011). "Taylor Kitsch on The Bang Bang Club, Honoring Fallen War Photographers, and Battleship". Movieline. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
- ^ Hill, Logan (April 18, 2011). "Taylor Kitsch on John Carter of Mars, Battleship, and Why Bang Bang Club Forced Him to Seek Psychiatric Help". New York. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
- ^ "See the Cover of the New Hollywood Reporter". The Hollywood Reporter. November 9, 2010. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
- ^ Lauren Schutte, Emily Blank (November 15, 2010). "Hollywood's A-List Redefined". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
- ^ Wigler, Josh (March 4, 2012). "'John Carter' Wasn't A Failure, Taylor Kitsch Says". MTV. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
- ^ Leins, Jeff (June 12, 2009). "Taylor Kitsch to Star in 'Battleship'". News in Film. Retrieved April 8, 2010.
- ^ Radish, Christina (March 19, 2012). "Brooklyn Decker and Director Peter Berg Talk BATTLESHIP, Naval Warfare and the Design of the Aliens at WonderCon". Collider.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
- ^ McWeeny, Drew (June 30, 2012). "Review: Oliver Stone turns Aaron Johnson, Taylor Kitsch, and Blake Lively into 'Savages'". HitFix. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- PMC. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
- ^ Fleming, Mike (May 17, 2011). "Universal, Peter Berg Plot January Start For Navy SEAL Saga 'Lone Survivor'". Deadline Hollywood. PMC. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 1, 2013). "Jim Parsons, Taylor Kitsch Join HBO's Ryan Murphy-directed movie, 'The Normal Heart'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (August 4, 2014). "Taylor Kitsch Offered Lead in 'The Raid' Remake (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 22, 2016). "'Lone Survivor's Taylor Kitsch To Star In And Direct His Thriller Script 'Pieces'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Mark David. "Canadian Taylor Kitsch Buys Bare Land in Texas". Variety.
- ^ "Statesman Shots #91: Taylor Kitsch on African Children's Choir and post-'FNL' life". Statesman Shots.
- ^ "Real Estate Is Booming in Bozeman, Mont.—or Shall We Say, Boz Angeles". GQ.
- ^ Rankin, Seija (August 19, 2023). ""There's So Much Peace to Grasp": Taylor Kitsch on Using the Montana Wilderness to Help Communities in Need". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 23, 2023 – via Yahoo Entertainment.
- About.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
- ^ Brathwaite, Lester Fabian (January 14, 2024). "Oppenheimer, Barbie, The Bear lead 2024 Critics Choice Awards: See the full winners list". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
External links
- Taylor Kitsch at IMDb
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database