All Taika Waititi Movies and TV shows

Taika Waititi

Taika Waititi is a New Zealand filmmaker, actor, and comedian. He was born on August 16, 1975, in Wellington, New Zealand. Waititi began his career as a comedian, performing on stage and on TV in New Zealand. He then transitioned into filmmaking, and his first feature film, “Eagle vs Shark,” was released in 2007.

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Waititi gained international recognition with his second feature film, “Boy” (2010), which became the highest-grossing New Zealand film at the time. He also directed the horror-comedy “What We Do in the Shadows” (2014), which he co-wrote and co-starred in. In 2017, Waititi directed and starred in “Thor: Ragnarok,” which was a critical and commercial success.

Waititi has also directed and co-written the satirical film “Jojo Rabbit” (2019), which won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, and he won the award for Best Director at the 2020 British Academy Film Awards. He has also directed episodes of the TV series “The Mandalorian” and “What We Do in the Shadows,” as well as the upcoming film “Thor: Love and Thunder.” In addition to his work in film and TV, Waititi has also acted in various roles, including in “Green Lantern,” “The Hunt for the Wilderpeople,” and “Free Guy.”

Early life

Taika Waititi, whose full name is Taika David Cohen, was born on August 16, 1975, in Wellington, New Zealand. His father was Māori of Te Whānau-ā-Apanui and his mother was Jewish of Russian-Jewish descent. Waititi has described his upbringing as “very diverse” and said that his mixed heritage gave him a unique perspective on the world.

Waititi attended the Victoria University of Wellington, where he majored in theatre and film. After completing his degree, he began performing as a comedian in New Zealand and Australia, using the stage name “Taika Cohen.” He also worked as a painter and decorator and a pizza delivery man to support himself while pursuing his comedy career.

In the late 1990s, Waititi formed the comedy duo “The Humourbeasts” with Jemaine Clement, who later went on to co-create and star in the TV series “Flight of the Conchords.” The duo performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and in New Zealand, and they released a comedy album in 2002. Waititi continued to perform as a stand-up comedian and to write and direct short films before making his feature film debut with “Eagle vs Shark” in 2007.

Career

Taika Waititi’s career has included work as a comedian, actor, writer, and director. He first gained recognition as a comedian in New Zealand and Australia, performing as part of the duo “The Humourbeasts” with Jemaine Clement.

Waititi made his feature film debut as writer and director of “Eagle vs Shark” in 2007. He followed this up with “Boy” in 2010, which became the highest-grossing New Zealand film at the time. In 2014, Waititi co-wrote, co-directed, and starred in the vampire mockumentary “What We Do in the Shadows,” which became a critical and commercial success.

Waititi’s big breakthrough in Hollywood came with his direction of the Marvel superhero film “Thor: Ragnarok” in 2017. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Waititi’s unique sense of humor and visual style were praised by critics and audiences alike. He followed this up with the satirical film “Jojo Rabbit” in 2019, which won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and earned Waititi a nomination for Best Director.

In addition to his film work, Waititi has also directed episodes of the TV series “The Mandalorian” and “What We Do in the Shadows,” and he has been involved in various other projects as a writer, producer, and actor. He is set to direct and co-write the upcoming film “Thor: Love and Thunder,” which is due to be released in 2022.

Personal life

Waititi has been married twice. His first marriage was to actress and producer Chelsea Winstanley in 2011. They have two daughters together, Te Hinekāhu and Matewa Kiritapu. The couple separated in 2018, and their divorce was finalized in 2020.

Waititi is currently in a relationship with British singer and songwriter Rita Ora. The couple went public with their relationship in April 2021.

In addition to his personal life, Waititi is known for his work in film and television. He has directed and written several critically acclaimed films, including “Boy” (2010), “What We Do in the Shadows” (2014), “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” (2016), and “Jojo Rabbit” (2019), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He has also directed episodes of popular TV shows, including “The Mandalorian” and “Flight of the Conchords.”

All Taika Waititi Movies and TV shows

Here is a list of Taika Waititi’s movies and TV shows:

Movies:

• Eagle vs Shark (2007)
• Boy (2010)
• What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
• Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)
• Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
• Jojo Rabbit (2019)
• Next Goal Wins (2022)
• Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)

TV shows (as a director):

• Flight of the Conchords (2007-2009)
• The Inbetweeners (2012)
• Super City (2012-2014)
• Green Lantern (2012)
• Portlandia (2014)
• What We Do in the Shadows (2019-present)
• The Mandalorian (2019)
• Reservation Dogs (2021-present)

TV shows (as an actor):

• The Strip (2002)
• Flight of the Conchords (2007-2009)
• Super City (2012-2014)
• Wellington Paranormal (2018-present)
• Rick and Morty (2019)
• The Mandalorian (2019)
• What We Do in the Shadows (2019-present)