Filmmaker & Actor

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Biography - A Short Wiki

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Taika Waititi is a very popular New Zealand filmmaker who has also acted in some movies. He has won Academy Awards and received two more nominations. His film Hunt for the Wilderpeople is still the highest-grossing film in New Zealand. Taika has also worked in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the movie Thor: Ragnarok(2017) as a director.

Career Highlights

Taika Waititi has been very successful throughout the years.

Taika Waititi began his career by forming a comedy duo with Jemaine Clement called “The Humourbeasts.” In 2005, he came up with a critically acclaimed short film, ‘Two Cars, One Night.’ Some of his other short movies include ‘Team Thor’ and ‘Team Darryl.’ He served as the writer and director of the film ‘Eagle vs. Shark’ in 2007. In 2010, he came up with ‘Boy.’ His first film as a producer was ‘What We Do in the Shadows.’

Family and Personal Life

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Waititi got married to Chelsea Winstanley in 2012. The couple has two daughters born in 2012 and 2015, respectively. However, there are reports that he has separated mutually with his wife for over two years. It is not known if he is currently in a relationship with anyone. Taika Waititi considers himself a Polynesian Jew. He supports the Labour Party in New Zealand.

Family Information
Wife's/Spouse's NameChelsea Winstanley
Children/KidsYes
Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating)N/A
Civil StatusDivorced

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Net Worth, Nationality and Other Facts

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More Interesting Facts
Full/Real NameTaika David Cohen
Gender (Biological)Male
Age (as of today)48 years
Date of BirthAugust 16, 1975
Place of BirthRaukokore, New Zealand
NationalityNew Zealand
Height1.84 m, 6 feet
Weight68 kg, 150 lbs
Net Worth / Wealth$5 million
OccupationFilmmaker & Actor

Height, Weight, and Age

Taika Waititi's height is quite tall measuring 1.84 m. Taika Waititi weighs 68 kg. Being born on August 16, 1975, translates to an age of 48 years as of todays date (November 19, 2023).

Quotes

Maori get pigeonholed into the idea they’re spiritual and telling stories like ‘Whale Rider’ and ‘Once Were Warriors,’ quite serious stuff, but we’re pretty funny people, and we never really have had an opportunity to show that side of ourselves, the clumsy, nerdy side of ourselves, which is something I am.

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As kids, we all thought Bob Marley was Maori.

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I was depressed about the roles that were on offer, so I had to make my own stories.

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Most people in their lives do feel like they are outsiders at some point.

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I think our first heroes with whom we discover flaws are our parents.

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