Taika Waititi
Taika Waititi is a New Zealand actor, director, and writer known for his unique blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling. He gained widespread recognition for films such as 'What We Do in the Shadows' and 'Jojo Rabbit,' which won an Academy Award. His distinctive voice... Read More
Known for
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to...
The Mandalorian (2019–)
After the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. A lone gunfighter makes his way through the outer reaches, earning...
Jojo Rabbit (2019)
A World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother...
Personal details
Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Avatar Aang: The Last AirbenderAvatar Aang, the world's last Airbender, learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the... |
Gorillavark (voice) | |
| 2026 |
ImagineLike many teens, Kim, a non binary fifteen year old, is overwhelmed by digital noise, constantly called back to bouts... |
Zombie Taika (voice) | |
| 2026 |
Fing!Librarians Mr. and Mrs. Meek indulge their demanding daughter Myrtle's every wish. When she wants a Fing, they search deep... |
The Viscount | |
| 2024 |
It's Florida, Man.This irreverent late-night comedy series brings to life unbelievable, ripped-from-the-headlines tales of the Sunshine State. Featuring interviews with everyday Floridians... |
Doctor Orlando | |
| 2024 |
Time BanditsEleven-year-old Kevin's passion for history is put to the test when he joins a ragtag group of time-traveling thieves on... |
Supreme Being | |
| 2024 |
Conan O'Brien Must GoConan O'Brien visits new friends he met through his podcast, "Conan O'Brien Needs a Fan," where he dives deep with... |
Self | |
| 2023 |
Next Goal WinsDutch coach Thomas Rongen attempts the nearly impossible task of turning the American Samoa soccer team from perennial losers into... |
American Samoan Priest | |
| 2023 |
Tour De RugbyWith the Rugby World Cup gearing up in France, Taika Waititi travels to the rugby-mad capital of Europe; France. He... |
Self | |
| 2023 |
History of the World: Part IIExplore different periods of human history through a variety of sketches. |
Sigmund Freud | |
| 2022 |
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and ThunderSettle in with the likes of Taika Waititi, Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, and Tessa Thompson, and as they... |
Self - Writer / Director / Korg | |
| 2022 |
Thor: Love and ThunderAfter his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods,... |
Korg / Old Kronan God (voice) | |
| 2022 |
LightyearLegendary Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion... |
Mo Morrison (voice) | |
| 2022 |
Our Flag Means DeathAfter trading in the seemingly charmed life of a gentleman for one of a swashbuckling buccaneer, Stede Bonnet becomes captain... |
Edward Teach a.k.a. Blackbeard | |
| 2021 |
That's My JamThis star-studded, music-comedy game show from Executive Producer Jimmy Fallon is infused with his one-of-a-kind comedic style and feel-good energy,... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2021 |
The Electrical Life of Louis WainThe extraordinary true story of eccentric British artist Louis Wain, whose playful, sometimes even psychedelic pictures helped to transform the... |
Max Kase | |
| 2021 |
What If...?Taking inspiration from the comic books of the same name, each episode of this animated anthology series questions, revisits and... |
Korg (voice) | |
| 2021 |
Free GuyA bank teller discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, and decides to become the... |
Antwan | |
| 2021 |
The Suicide SquadSupervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task... |
Ratcatcher | |
| 2021 |
Deadpool and Korg ReactDeadpool and Korg react to the trailer of Free Guy (2021). |
Korg | |
| 2021 |
Drag Race Down UnderDrag queen contestants compete in an elimination-style contest and strut their stuff in a variety of challenges - all to... |
Self - Special Guest | |
| 2020 |
Home Movie: The Princess BrideSerialized remake of 'The Princess Bride' told in short chapters featuring celebrities at home during quarantine. |
Westley | |
| 2020 |
Russo Bros. Pizza Film SchoolCreated and hosted by Joe and Anthony Russo, Pizza Film School aims to educate and spread some love to favorite... |
Unknown character | |
| 2020 |
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The MandalorianExecutive producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew of The Mandalorian to share an unprecedented look at the making... |
Self - Director & Voice of IG-11 | |
| 2020 |
Reunited ApartJosh Gad reunites the cast and crews of various classic movies, and discusses the the films in hilarious yet heartfelt... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal BlissA small-town couple finds the perfect apartment in the big city, except there's one catch: the apartment is home to... |
Storsh | |
| 2019 |
The MandalorianAfter the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. A lone gunfighter makes his way through... |
IG-12 / IG-11 (voice) | |
| 2019 |
The MandalorianAfter the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. A lone gunfighter makes his way through... |
IG-12 (voice) | |
| 2019 |
The MandalorianAfter the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. A lone gunfighter makes his way through... |
IG-11 (voice) | |
| 2019 |
Jojo RabbitJojo, a lonely German boy during World War II has his world shaken when he learns that his single mother... |
Adolf | |
| 2019 |
The Kelly Clarkson ShowKelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
Year of the RabbitSet in the dark heart of Victorian London, Detective Inspector Rabbit is a hardened booze-hound who's seen it all. Rabbit's... |
Musician | |
| 2019 |
Avengers: EndgameAfter the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad... |
Korg (voice) | |
| 2019 |
What We Do in the ShadowsA documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of a group of vampires in Staten Island who have... |
Viago Von Dorna Schmarten Scheden Heimburg | |
| 2019 |
Merata: How Mum Decolonised the ScreenThis film is an intimate portrayal of pioneering filmmaker Merata Mita told through the eyes of her children. Using hours... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
Life of a CantipanicanZog the Alien goes about his daily routine ... until it is rudely interrupted by an unwanted guest. |
Zog the Alien | |
| 2019 |
The Masked SingerCelebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an... |
Self - Lucky Duck | |
| 2018 |
ShrimpShrimp explores the strange, interwoven and often hilarious daily lives of the women and men who work and play in... |
Bartender | |
| 2018 | Self | ||
| 2018 |
All or Nothing: New Zealand All BlacksFor the first time ever, The New Zealand All Blacks rugby team, known as the winningest team in global sports... |
Self - Narrator (voice) | |
| 2017 |
Thor: RagnarokThor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get... |
Korg (voice) | |
| 2016 |
Poi E: The Story of Our SongWritten and directed by Tearepa Kahi (Mt Zion) and starring Maaka Pohatu (The Modern Maori Quartet, Two Little Boys) the... |
Self | |
| 2016 |
Hautoa Mā! The Rise of Māori CinemaDocumentary Hautoa Mā! The Rise of Māori Cinema reveals the remarkable impact Māori have made on New Zealand cinema. |
Self | |
| 2016 |
Hunt for the WilderpeopleRicky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the... |
Minister | |
| 2015 |
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2015 |
Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSome of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
What We Do in the ShadowsVampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the... |
Viago | |
| 2014 |
Late Night with Seth MeyersSeth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonAfter Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in... |
Self | |
| 2013 |
Rick and MortyFollows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on adventures across the universe. |
Glootie (voice) | |
| 2013 |
The CaptainA hungover plane captain wakes up to discover he's done a very bad thing. |
The Captain | |
| 2013 |
The Last LegAdam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the significant moments of the past... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
Green LanternFor centuries, a small but powerful force of warriors called the Green Lantern Corps has sworn to keep intergalactic order.... |
Tom Kalmaku | |
| 2010 |
42 One Dream RushAn omnibus project bringing together acclaimed directors from around the world, each contributing a 42-second short inspired by a dream.... |
Unknown character | |
| 2010 |
RadiradirahRadiradirah was a New Zealand comedy sketch show that originally aired from the 21 May to the 9 July 2010,... |
Various | |
| 2010 |
BoyBoy, an 11-year-old child and devout Michael Jackson fan who lives on the east coast of New Zealand in 1984,... |
Alamein | |
| 2007 |
Flight of the ConchordsThe trials and tribulations of a two man, digi-folk band who have moved from New Zealand to New York City... |
Gypsy Kings Fan | |
| 2007 |
Eagle vs SharkLove blossoms for Lily over double Meaty Boy burgers at mid-day when uber-computer nerd Jarrod comes in and leaves with... |
Gordon | |
| 2005 |
Futile AttractionA mockumentary about a film crew making a New Zealand reality television show about a couple brought together by a... |
Waiter | |
| 2005 |
Falling LeavesFalling Leaves is a heartfelt and quirky short film by Taika Waititi, blending his signature humor with poignant storytelling. Set... |
Bodil de Resny | |
| 2005 |
What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some VampiresWho says being an undead creature of the night is easy? With that in mind, three ancient friends—centuries-old vampires Vulvus,... |
Viago | |
| 2004 |
Heinous CrimeTwo players, one heinous crime to be revealed. Wellington Winner of 48 Hours Furious Filmmaking 2004. |
Unknown character | |
| 2004 |
Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!The documentary looks at the rise to celebrity status of NZ actor and musician Bret McKenzie, who appeared for 3... |
Self / Frodo Baggins | |
| 2004 |
Toy BoyA couple buys a blow up doll as a joke, but soon the doll begins to reveal that it has... |
Jack Hammer | |
| 2003 |
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. |
Self | |
| 2003 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2002 |
Tongan NinjaThe Tongan Ninja is dispatched to the island nation of New Zealand in order to help a brother of his... |
Graham (voice) | |
| 2002 |
A Place To StandActor Wi Kuki Kaa plays Tiare, a Vietnam War veteran who is dislocated by his experiences of war, and homelessness.... |
Vietnam Soldier | |
| 2002 |
Life on BenGordon and Gloob are two symbiotic creatures who go on an unexpected stop motion journey. When their host, 10-year-old Ben,... |
Gloob (voice) | |
| 2002 |
The StripThe Strip is the story of corporate lawyer Melissa Walker, who decides her life needs a new direction and quits... |
Mostin | |
| 2001 |
SnakeskinA hitchhiker takes two kids on the ride of their dreams, but they soon learn that their newfound hero is... |
Nelson | |
| 2001 |
A New Way HomeAn alcoholic man in a wheelchair kidnaps his daughter from his ex-wife. |
Max | |
| 1999 |
ScarfiesThis dark comedy is set in Dunedin, New Zealand. A university student finds an old "abandoned" house and proceeds to... |
Alex | |
| 1996 |
The Daily ShowThe World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. |
Self | |
| 1994 |
MTV Europe Music AwardsThe MTV Europe Music Awards "(EMA)" were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate the most popular music... |
Self - Host | |
| 1989 |
The SimpsonsSet in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family;... |
Taika Waititi / Daerius D'Avignon (voice) | |
| 1953 |
The OscarsAn annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy... |
Self | |
| TBA |
Place to BeNo-nonsense Brooke and discombobulated divorcee Nelson travel from Chicago to New York to return a lost racing pigeon home. |
Nelson | |
| TBA |
Charlie vs. the Chocolate FactoryYears after his famous candy contest, Willy Wonka returns to his factory, where a new wave of "rotten" kids is... |
Willy Wonka (voice) |
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Got a question about Taika Waititi?
Taika Waititi is known for several notable films, including 'What We Do in the Shadows,' 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople,' and 'Jojo Rabbit,' each showcasing his unique comedic style and storytelling.
Yes, Taika Waititi won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for 'Jojo Rabbit' in 2020, among other accolades throughout his career.
Taika Waititi's first feature film was 'Eagle vs Shark,' released in 2007, which he co-wrote and directed, establishing his signature comedic style.
Taika Waititi gained fame through his innovative films and distinctive humor, particularly with 'What We Do in the Shadows' and the critically acclaimed 'Jojo Rabbit,' which showcased his directorial talent.
Taika Waititi is of Māori descent and was raised in New Zealand, where he developed an interest in film and the arts from a young age.
Taika Waititi's estimated net worth is approximately $10 million, reflecting his successful career in film and television.
Taika Waititi typically works in comedy and drama, often blending the two to create films that are both humorous and emotionally resonant.
A recent project by Taika Waititi is 'Thor: Love and Thunder,' which he directed and co-wrote, continuing his involvement in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.