TAIKA WAITITI
Taika Waititi
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: August 16, 1975
Place of Birth: Wellington, New Zealand
Biography
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 influential people in the world in 2022.
Filmography
Starring
2024·
It's Florida, Man.Doctor Orlando
Self
2024·
Time BanditsSupreme Being
2023·
Tour De RugbySelf
Sigmund Freud
2022·
Our Flag Means DeathEdward Teach a.k.a. Blackbeard
2021·
That's My JamSelf - Guest
2021·
What If...?Korg (voice)
2021·
Drag Race Down UnderSelf - Special Guest
Self - Director & Voice of IG-11
2020·
Reunited ApartSelf
Westley
2019·
The Masked SingerSelf - Lucky Duck
2019·
The MandalorianIG-11 (voice), IG-12 / IG-11 (voice), IG-12 (voice)
Self
2019·
Year of the RabbitMusician
Viago Von Dorna Schmarten Scheden Heimburg
2018·
Vidéo ClubSelf
Self - Narrator (voice)
Self
Self - Guest
Self
Viago
Viago
2013·
The Last LegSelf
2013·
Rick and MortyGlootie (voice)
2010·
RadiradirahVarious
Gypsy Kings Fan
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest
Self
2002·
Life on BenGloob (voice)
2002·
The StripMostin
1996·
The Daily ShowSelf
Self - Host
1989·
The SimpsonsTaika Waititi / Daerius D'Avignon (voice)
1953·
The OscarsSelf
Willy Wonka (voice)
2026·
ImagineZombie Taika (voice)
Gorillavark (voice)
2026·
Fing!The Viscount
TBA·
Place to BeNelson
2023·
Next Goal WinsAmerican Samoan Priest
Self - Writer / Director / Korg
Korg / Old Kronan God (voice)
2022·
LightyearMo Morrison (voice)
Korg
2021·
Free GuyAntwan
2021·
The Suicide SquadRatcatcher
Max Kase
Storsh
Zog the Alien
2019·
Avengers: EndgameKorg (voice)
2019·
Jojo RabbitAdolf
2018·
ShrimpBartender
2017·
Thor: RagnarokKorg (voice)
Self
Self
Minister
Viago
2013·
The CaptainThe Captain
2011·
Green LanternTom Kalmaku
2010·
42 One Dream Rush2010·
BoyAlamein
2007·
Eagle vs SharkGordon
2005·
Falling LeavesBodil de Resny
2005·
Futile AttractionWaiter
Self / Frodo Baggins
2004·
Heinous Crime2004·
Toy BoyJack Hammer
2002·
A Place To StandVietnam Soldier
2002·
Tongan NinjaGraham (voice)
2001·
A New Way HomeMax
2001·
SnakeskinNelson
1999·
ScarfiesAlex
Production
Director, Executive Producer
2026·
Klara and the SunScreenplay, Director, Producer
2026·
Jail Time RecordsExecutive Producer
2024·
Time BanditsCreator, Director, Executive Producer, Writer
2024·
Interior ChinatownDirector, Executive Producer
2022·
Our Flag Means DeathExecutive Producer, Director
2021·
Reservation DogsCreator, Writer, Executive Producer
Original Film Writer, Director, Executive Producer
2019·
The MandalorianDirector
Creator, Executive Producer
2013·
Aroha BridgeThanks
Executive Producer
Director, Writer
TBA·
Barn 8Producer, Director
Director
Screenplay, Director
Director
TBA·
Ways of LovingExecutive Producer
Director
TBA·
We're WolvesWriter
2023·
Next Goal WinsProducer, Screenplay, Director
Director, Writer
2017·
Team Thor: Part 2Director, Writer
2011·
Super CityDirector
Writer, Director
2005·
Falling LeavesEditor, Director of Photography, Writer, Producer, Director
TBA·
JamesDirector
2024·
The MountainExecutive Producer
2024·
We Were DangerousExecutive Producer
2023·
Red, White & BrassExecutive Producer
2019·
Jojo RabbitProducer, Screenplay, Director
TBA·
Tower of TerrorDirector
2023·
Frybread Face and MeExecutive Producer
2021·
Night RaidersExecutive Producer
2020·
Baby DoneExecutive Producer
2018·
Team DarrylDirector, Writer
2018·
The Breaker UpperersExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
2017·
Thor: RagnarokDirector
2016·
MoanaThanks
Producer, Screenplay, Director
2016·
Team ThorProducer, Director, Writer
Producer, Director, Writer
2013·
The CaptainWriter
2013·
BlazedDirector
2010·
42 One Dream RushDirector
2010·
BoyDirector, Writer
2007·
Eagle vs SharkCasting, Story, Screenplay, Director
Executive Producer, Writer, Director
2004·
Heinous CrimeCamera Operator, Writer, Director
2004·
Tama TūWriter, Director
2004·
Two Cars, One NightWriter, Director