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Egerton was born in [[Birkenhead]], [[Merseyside]], England, to parents from [[Liverpool]].<ref name=jnthross1>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRldOmvDC2c|title=Taron Egerton on ''The Jonathan Ross Show'', said starting at 0:52|date=25 January 2015|work=youtube.com}}</ref> One of his grandmothers was Welsh.<ref name=jnthross1/> His first name is a variation of "Taran", which is [[Welsh language|Welsh]] for "thunder".<ref name="yahoo1">{{cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/movies/meet-taron-egerton-12-things-to-know-about-the-110928025362.html|title=Meet Taron Egerton: 12 Things to Know About the 'Kingsman' Breakout|date=13 February 2015|work=yahoo.com}}</ref> His father ran a bed-and-breakfast and his mother works in social services.<ref name="yahoo1"/> He was first raised around the [[Wirral Peninsula|Wirral]], England, but his family moved to the island of [[Anglesey]], in Wales. He then moved to [[Llanfairpwllgwyngyll]], where he spent most of his childhood, and moved with his family to [[Aberystwyth]], [[Wales]], when he was twelve. Egerton considers himself Welsh "through and through", and speaks conversational Welsh.<ref name=jnthross1/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/taronegerton|title=Egerton's bio as of December 24, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mrporter.com/journal/the-look/mr-taron-egerton/172|title=Mr Taron Egerton|author=MR PORTER|work=Mr Taron Egerton - The Look - The Journal - Issue 199 - 13 January 2015 - MR PORTER}}</ref> He attended Ysgol Penglais Comprehensive school. Egerton is a [[RADA]]-trained actor who graduated with a [[Bachelor of Arts|BA (Hons) Acting]] in 2012.<ref name="screendaily.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.screendaily.com/features/uk-stars-of-tomorrow/taron-egerton-uk-stars-of-tomorrow-2014/5072741.article|title=Taron Egerton, UK Stars of Tomorrow 2014|work=screendaily.com}}</ref> He is a tenor through music and dance, specialising in stage combat, and his interests include literature and travel. |
Egerton was born in [[Birkenhead]], [[Merseyside]], England, to parents from [[Liverpool]].<ref name=jnthross1>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRldOmvDC2c|title=Taron Egerton on ''The Jonathan Ross Show'', said starting at 0:52|date=25 January 2015|work=youtube.com}}</ref> One of his grandmothers was Welsh.<ref name=jnthross1/> His first name is a variation of "Taran", which is [[Welsh language|Welsh]] for "thunder".<ref name="yahoo1">{{cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/movies/meet-taron-egerton-12-things-to-know-about-the-110928025362.html|title=Meet Taron Egerton: 12 Things to Know About the 'Kingsman' Breakout|date=13 February 2015|work=yahoo.com}}</ref> His father ran a bed-and-breakfast and his mother works in social services.<ref name="yahoo1"/> He was first raised around the [[Wirral Peninsula|Wirral]], England, but his family moved to the island of [[Anglesey]], in Wales. He then moved to [[Llanfairpwllgwyngyll]], where he spent most of his childhood, and moved with his family to [[Aberystwyth]], [[Wales]], when he was twelve. Egerton considers himself Welsh "through and through", and speaks conversational Welsh.<ref name=jnthross1/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/taronegerton|title=Egerton's bio as of December 24, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mrporter.com/journal/the-look/mr-taron-egerton/172|title=Mr Taron Egerton|author=MR PORTER|work=Mr Taron Egerton - The Look - The Journal - Issue 199 - 13 January 2015 - MR PORTER}}</ref> He attended Ysgol Penglais Comprehensive school. Egerton is a [[RADA]]-trained actor who graduated with a [[Bachelor of Arts|BA (Hons) Acting]] in 2012.<ref name="screendaily.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.screendaily.com/features/uk-stars-of-tomorrow/taron-egerton-uk-stars-of-tomorrow-2014/5072741.article|title=Taron Egerton, UK Stars of Tomorrow 2014|work=screendaily.com}}</ref> He is a tenor through music and dance, specialising in stage combat, and his interests include literature and travel. |
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Taron has a step-brother called Siôn Evans who is an excelling biology student at Ysgol Penglais. Siôn is also a bartender in a local pub named the Ship & Castle, where he is known as Siôn 'Big Boy' Evans. Taron regularly takes his step-brother to movie premiers and the swimming baths. (Source: three of Siôn's closest friends and biology partners:- Craig Davis, Lewis Sayes & Clarke Buoy) |
Taron has a step-brother called Siôn Evans who is an excelling biology student at Ysgol Penglais. Siôn is also a bartender in a local pub named the Ship & Castle, where he is known as Siôn 'Big Boy' Evans. Taron regularly takes his step-brother to his movie premiers and the swimming baths. (Source: three of Siôn's closest friends and biology partners:- Craig Davis, Lewis Sayes & Clarke Buoy) |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Revision as of 10:45, 17 March 2016
Taron Egerton | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Egerton at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con International | |
| Born | Taron David Egerton[1] 10 November 1989 Birkenhead, Merseyside, England |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Taron David Egerton (born 10 November 1989) is a Welsh actor.[2][3] He is known for his role as Dennis "Asbo" Severs in the British television series The Smoke[4] and Gary "Eggsy" Unwin[5] in Kingsman: The Secret Service. He appeared in the British drama film Testament of Youth, as Edward Brittain. He also played Mad Teddy in the film Legend, starring Tom Hardy, and starred as Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards in the film Eddie the Eagle.
Personal life and education
Egerton was born in Birkenhead, Merseyside, England, to parents from Liverpool.[6] One of his grandmothers was Welsh.[6] His first name is a variation of "Taran", which is Welsh for "thunder".[7] His father ran a bed-and-breakfast and his mother works in social services.[7] He was first raised around the Wirral, England, but his family moved to the island of Anglesey, in Wales. He then moved to Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, where he spent most of his childhood, and moved with his family to Aberystwyth, Wales, when he was twelve. Egerton considers himself Welsh "through and through", and speaks conversational Welsh.[6][8][9] He attended Ysgol Penglais Comprehensive school. Egerton is a RADA-trained actor who graduated with a BA (Hons) Acting in 2012.[10] He is a tenor through music and dance, specialising in stage combat, and his interests include literature and travel. Taron has a step-brother called Siôn Evans who is an excelling biology student at Ysgol Penglais. Siôn is also a bartender in a local pub named the Ship & Castle, where he is known as Siôn 'Big Boy' Evans. Taron regularly takes his step-brother to his movie premiers and the swimming baths. (Source: three of Siôn's closest friends and biology partners:- Craig Davis, Lewis Sayes & Clarke Buoy)
Career
Egerton made his acting debut in 2011 with a small role in two episodes of the ITV series Lewis as Liam Jay.[5] Later, he was added to the main cast of the Sky1 series The Smoke.[4]
Egerton played Gary "Eggsy" Unwin, the protégé of Harry Hart (Colin Firth), in Matthew Vaughn's film Kingsman: The Secret Service.[5] Egerton co-starred in Testament of Youth, based on the life of Vera Brittain, which starred Alicia Vikander and Kit Harington as the leads[11] and appeared in the two-part episode "The Ramblin' Boy" in the seventh series of Lewis as Liam Jay
He was named one of GQ's 50 best-dressed British men in 2015 and in 2016.[12]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Pop | Andy | Short film |
| 2013 | Hereafter | Tamburlaine | Short film |
| 2014 | Testament of Youth | Edward Brittain | Nominated—London Film Festival for British Newcomer |
| 2014 | Kingsman: The Secret Service | Gary "Eggsy" Unwin | Empire Award for Best Male Newcomer Nominated—BAFTA Rising Star Award Nominated—Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Breakout Star |
| 2015 | Legend | Edward "Mad Teddy" Smith | |
| 2016 | Eddie the Eagle | Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards | |
| 2016 | Sing | Johnny | Voice |
| 2016 | Billionaire Boys Club | Dean Karny | In post-production |
| 2017 | Kingsman: The Secret Service 2 | Gary "Eggsy" Unwin | Announced |
| 2017 | Robin Hood: Origins | Robin Hood | Pre-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Lewis | Liam Jay | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | The Smoke | Dennis "Asbo" Severs | 8 episodes |
References
- ^ Taylor, Ben (4 March 2015). "5 things about... your new British crush Taron Egerton". Swide. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- ^ "Meet Taron Egerton: 12 Things to Know About the 'Kingsman' Breakout". Yahoo Movies. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ^ Owens, Dave (4 January 2015). "'A star is born' – Welsh actor Taron Egerton receives the Seal of approval from Hollywood Bible Variety". Wales Online. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
- ^ a b Howell, Jordan (12 April 2013). "Jamie Bamber, Jodie Whittaker for Sky1 drama 'The Smoke'". imediamonkey.com. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ^ a b c Kroll, Justin (25 July 2013). "Matthew Vaughn Eyes Newcomer Taron Egerton for 'Secret Service'". variety.com. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ a b c "Taron Egerton on The Jonathan Ross Show, said starting at 0:52". youtube.com. 25 January 2015.
- ^ a b "Meet Taron Egerton: 12 Things to Know About the 'Kingsman' Breakout". yahoo.com. 13 February 2015.
- ^ "Egerton's bio as of December 24, 2014".
- ^ MR PORTER. "Mr Taron Egerton". Mr Taron Egerton - The Look - The Journal - Issue 199 - 13 January 2015 - MR PORTER.
- ^ "Taron Egerton, UK Stars of Tomorrow 2014". screendaily.com.
- ^ Ge, Linda (13 February 2014). "Taron Egerton, Colin Morgan and Alexandra Roach Join Alicia Vikander in 'Testament of Youth'". upandcomers.net. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ "50 Best Dressed Men in Britain 2015". GQ. 5 January 2015.