Taika Waititi, born David Cohen ONZM, is a New Zealand filmmaker, actor and comedian. He’s won an Oscar, a BAFTA, and a Grammy and was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Quick Info
| Famous name: | Taika Waititi |
| Real name/Full name: | TaikaDavid Cohen |
| sex: | male |
| Year old: | 46 years old |
| Date of birth: | August 16, 1975 |
| Place of birth: | Raukokore, New Zealand |
| Nationality: | New Zealand |
| Height: | 1.84 m |
| Weight: | 68kg |
| Sexual orientation: | Straight |
| Marital status: | divorce |
| Spouse (name): | chelsea winstanley |
| Children (sons and daughters): | That thing |
| Date/Girlfriend (Name): | ABOVE |
| Is Taika Waititi gay?: | Are not |
| Job: | Film director and actor |
| Wage: | ABOVE |
| Net worth in 2021: | 13 million dollars |
Biography of Taiko Waititi
Taika Waititi was born in New Zealand’s North Island on August 16, 1975. His mother, Robin Cohen, is of European descent and works as a teacher. He is the son of a Maori farmer working at ‘Te Whanau—Apanui’. When he was five years old, his parents divorced and he was raised by his mother.
At first, he used his mother’s last name, Cohen, but later changed it to Waitita. He went to Onslow College for high school. In 1997, he graduated with a degree in theater from Victoria University in Wellington.
Taika Waititi Height, Weight
Taika Waititi is 6 feet 2 inches (184 cm) tall. As a result, it weighs about 68 kg (149 lbs). She has beautiful warm black eyes and black hair. There is no information on his bust, waist and hip measurements, skirt size, shoe size, biceps or other body measurements.
Career
- Taika Waititi began her career with the comedy duo “The Humourbeasts” by Jemaine Clement. In 2005, he directed the critically acclaimed short film Two Cars, One Night. His other short films include ‘Team Thor’ and ‘Team Darryl’. He has written and directed the movie “Eagle vs. Shark” since 2007. In 2010, he wrote the song “Boy”. His first film as a producer was “What we do in the shadows”.
- In 2017, he produced another critically acclaimed movie, ‘Thor: Ragnarok’. In 2019, the hugely popular ‘Jojo Rabbit’ was released. He has received several nominations for ‘Jojo Rabbit’ in various categories at some of the most prestigious film awards. He’s currently working on “Next Goal Wins”, “Thor: Love and Thunder” and an unannounced “Star Wars” project.
- The actor made his debut in 1999 with the film “Scarfies”. His acting credits include ‘The Boy’, ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’, ‘Thor: Ragnarok’, ‘Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss’, ‘Avengers: Endgame’ and ‘Jojo Rabbit.’ He will appear in the films “The Suicide Squad” and “Thor: Love and Thunder” in 2021 and 2022 respectively.
- His credits include the episodes ‘Super City’, ‘The Inbetweeners’, ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ and ‘The Mandalorian.’ Waititi has also directed many music videos for famous artists.
Taika Waititi Net Worth in 2022
Taika Waititi’s net worth as of August 2021 is $13 million. He is a multi-talented guy who has worked as a writer, director and actor, just a few of his many talents. He is also an established commercial director. Waititi has appeared in films, television series and music videos in addition to film productions. His films have been both critically and financially successful, and he’s been in the business for nearly two decades.
Taika Waititi Wife, Marriage
Waititi married Chelsea Winstanley in 2012. The couple had two children born in 2012 and 2015. However, he and his wife are said to have been separated for more than 2 years. It is unclear if he is currently in a relationship. According to him, Taika Waititi was a Jew of Polynesian descent. He is a member of the Labor Party in New Zealand.
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