Taika Waititi
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Taika Waititi

Born August 16, 1975Wellington, New Zealand

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Class of… whatever timeline this is.

“I showed up late but made it count.”

Taika David Cohen ONZM (born 16 August 1975), known professionally as Taika Waititi (/ˈtaɪkə ˈwaɪtiti/ TY-kə WY-tee-tee), is a New Zealand filmmaker, writer, actor, and comedian. He has received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award and a Grammy Award, as well as nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and six Emmy Awards. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influent...

Also Known For

Avengers: Endgame

Avengers: Endgame

2019

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender

2026

Thor: Ragnarok

Thor: Ragnarok

2017

The Suicide Squad

The Suicide Squad

2021

Free Guy

Free Guy

2021

LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian

LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian

2026

Jojo Rabbit

Jojo Rabbit

2019

Lightyear

Lightyear

2022

Next Goal Wins

Next Goal Wins

2023

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

2016

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