Director
Taika Waititi
- Born: 16 August 1975, Wellington, New Zealand
- Estimated net worth: $10 million
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…
Taika Waititi: best films and shows
About 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 and comedic style have made him a prominent figure in contemporary cinema.
- Born
- 16 August 1975, Wellington, New Zealand
- Known for
- Directing
- Height
- 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
- Spouses
- Chelsea Winstanley (2011-2018)
- Children
- 2 children, names not publicly known
- Parents
- Robin Waititi, Laurie Waititi
- Estimated net worth
- $10 million
Fun facts about Taika Waititi
- Taika Waititi was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for 'Jojo Rabbit.'
- He has a background in visual arts and was a painter before pursuing a career in film.
Famous Taika Waititi quotes
“I’m not a superhero. I’m a human being.”
“I think it’s important to keep your sense of humor.”
“This is my world, and I’m going to live in it.”
Taika Waititi: coming up
- FING! (Movie, The Viscount)14 January 2027
- Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory (Movie, Willy Wonka (voice))5 November 2027
Credits and dates: TMDB.
Taika Waititi filmography
Cast (82)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory Movie | Willy Wonka (voice) | |
| 2027 | FING! Movie | The Viscount | |
| 2026 | Place to Be Movie | Nelson | |
| 2026 | LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian Movie | IG-11 / IG-12 (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2026 | Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender Movie | Gorillavark (voice) | 9.1 |
| 2026 | Imagine Movie | Zombie Taika (voice) | |
| 2024 | It's Florida, Man. TV | Doctor Orlando | 5.4 |
| 2024 | Time Bandits TV | Supreme Being | 6.2 |
| 2024 | Conan O'Brien Must Go TV | Self | 7.6 |
| 2023 | Next Goal Wins Movie | American Samoan Priest | 6.4 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Tour De Rugby TV | Self | |
| 2023 | History of the World: Part II TV | Sigmund Freud | 5.7 |
| 2022 | Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder Movie | Self - Writer / Director / Korg | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Thor: Love and Thunder Movie | Korg / Old Kronan God (voice) | 6.4 |
| 2022 | Lightyear Movie | Mo Morrison (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2022 | Our Flag Means Death TV | Edward Teach a.k.a. Blackbeard | 7.5 |
| 2021 | That's My Jam TV | Self - Guest | 5.8 |
| 2021 | The Electrical Life of Louis Wain Movie | Max Kase | 6.9 |
| 2021 | What If...? TV | Korg (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2021 | Free Guy Movie | Antwan | 7.4 |
| 2021 | The Suicide Squad Movie | Ratcatcher | 7.4 |
| 2021 | Drag Race Down Under TV | Self - Special Guest | 5.1 |
| 2020 | Home Movie: The Princess Bride TV | Westley | 7.7 |
| 2020 | Russo Bros. Pizza Film School TV | Unknown character | |
| 2020 | Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian TV | Self - Director & Voice of IG-11 | 7.4 |
| 2020 | Reunited Apart TV | Self | 5.5 |
| 2020 | Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss Movie | Storsh | 5.2 |
| 2019 | The Mandalorian TV | IG-12 / IG-11 (voice) | 8.4 |
| 2019 | The Mandalorian TV | IG-12 (voice) | 8.4 |
| 2019 | The Mandalorian TV | IG-11 (voice) | 8.4 |
| 2019 | Jojo Rabbit Movie | Adolf | 8.0 |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2019 | Year of the Rabbit TV | Musician | 7.0 |
| 2019 | Avengers: Endgame Movie | Korg (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2019 | What We Do in the Shadows TV | Viago Von Dorna Schmarten Scheden Heimburg | 8.0 |
| 2019 | Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen Movie | Self | 6.7 |
| 2019 | Life of a Cantipanican Movie | Zog the Alien | |
| 2019 | The Masked Singer TV | Self - Lucky Duck | 7.5 |
| 2018 | Marvel Studios: The First 10 Years - More Than a Hero Movie | Self | |
| 2018 | Shrimp Movie | Bartender | 5.8 |
| 2018 | All or Nothing: New Zealand All Blacks TV | Self - Narrator (voice) | 5.3 |
| 2018 | Getting in Touch with your Inner Thor Movie | Self | |
| 2017 | Thor: Ragnarok Movie | Korg (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2016 | Poi E: The Story of Our Song Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2016 | Hautoa Mā! The Rise of Māori Cinema Movie | Self | |
| 2016 | Hunt for the Wilderpeople Movie | Minister | 7.6 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self - Guest | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2014 | What We Do in the Shadows Movie | Viago | 7.5 |
| 2014 | Behind the Lid - Vellington Sign Movie | Viago | |
| 2014 | Vampire's Guide to Vellington Movie | Viago | |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self | 5.8 |
| 2013 | Rick and Morty TV | Glootie (voice) | 8.7 |
| 2013 | The Captain Movie | The Captain | 5.1 |
| 2013 | The Last Leg TV | Self | 5.7 |
| 2011 | Green Lantern Movie | Tom Kalmaku | 5.2 |
| 2010 | 42 One Dream Rush Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 2010 | Radiradirah TV | Various | |
| 2010 | Boy Movie | Alamein | 7.3 |
| 2007 | Flight of the Conchords TV | Gypsy Kings Fan | 8.0 |
| 2007 | Eagle vs Shark Movie | Gordon | 6.4 |
| 2005 | Futile Attraction Movie | Waiter | 6.0 |
| 2005 | Falling Leaves Movie | Bodil de Resny | 3.5 |
| 2005 | What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires Movie | Viago | 6.6 |
| 2004 | Heinous Crime Movie | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 2004 | Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!! Movie | Self / Frodo Baggins | 7.5 |
| 2004 | Toy Boy Movie | Jack Hammer | 5.5 |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 2002 | Tongan Ninja Movie | Graham (voice) | 5.5 |
| 2002 | A Place To Stand Movie | Vietnam Soldier | 10.0 |
| 2002 | Life on Ben TV | Gloob (voice) | |
| 2002 | The Strip TV | Mostin | 4.2 |
| 2001 | Snakeskin Movie | Nelson | 5.4 |
| 2001 | A New Way Home Movie | Max | 10.0 |
| 1999 | Scarfies Movie | Alex | 5.6 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 1994 | MTV Europe Music Awards TV | Self - Host | 10.0 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Taika Waititi / Daerius D'Avignon (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| TBA | Deadpool and Korg React Movie | Korg |
Crew (100)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2026 | Klara and the Sun Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2026 | Klara and the Sun Movie | Screenplay · Writing | |
| 2026 | Klara and the Sun Movie | Producer · Production | |
| 2026 | A Bit of Light Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 8.0 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Wrong Girls Movie | Thanks · Crew | 6.1 |
| 2026 | Jail Time Records Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2025 | A Holiday Short: Best Christmas Ever Movie | Director · Directing | 6.1 |
| 2024 | Interior Chinatown TV | Director · Directing | 7.2 |
| 2024 | Interior Chinatown TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.2 |
| 2024 | The Boy & the Octopus Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 2024 | We Were Dangerous Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.1 |
| 2024 | Time Bandits TV | Creator · Creator | 6.2 |
| 2024 | Time Bandits TV | Director · Directing | 6.2 |
| 2024 | Time Bandits TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.2 |
| 2024 | Time Bandits TV | Writer · Writing | 6.2 |
| 2024 | The Mountain Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.5 |
| 2023 | Frybread Face and Me Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.9 |
| 2023 | Next Goal Wins Movie | Director · Directing | 6.4 |
| 2023 | Next Goal Wins Movie | Producer · Production | 6.4 |
| 2023 | Next Goal Wins Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.4 |
| 2023 | A Good Person Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.0 |
| 2023 | Red, White & Brass Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.2 |
| 2022 | Thor: Love and Thunder Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.4 |
| 2022 | Thor: Love and Thunder Movie | Director · Directing | 6.4 |
| 2022 | Our Flag Means Death TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 2022 | Our Flag Means Death TV | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 2021 | Night Raiders Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 4.9 |
| 2021 | Reservation Dogs TV | Creator · Creator | 7.9 |
| 2021 | Reservation Dogs TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.9 |
| 2021 | Reservation Dogs TV | Writer · Writing | 7.9 |
| 2020 | Baby Done Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.3 |
| 2019 | The Mandalorian TV | Director · Directing | 8.4 |
| 2019 | Jojo Rabbit Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 2019 | Jojo Rabbit Movie | Producer · Production | 8.0 |
| 2019 | Jojo Rabbit Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 8.0 |
| 2019 | What We Do in the Shadows TV | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 2019 | What We Do in the Shadows TV | Original Film Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| 2019 | What We Do in the Shadows TV | Executive Producer · Production | 8.0 |
| 2018 | Your Name Isn't English Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2018 | Wellington Paranormal TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2018 | Wellington Paranormal TV | Creator · Creator | 7.0 |
| 2018 | The Breaker Upperers Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.2 |
| 2018 | Team Darryl Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.2 |
| 2018 | Team Darryl Movie | Director · Directing | 6.2 |
| 2017 | Thor: Ragnarok Movie | Director · Directing | 7.6 |
| 2017 | Team Thor: Part 2 Movie | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 2017 | Team Thor: Part 2 Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.9 |
| 2016 | Moana Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.6 |
| 2016 | Team Thor Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.2 |
| 2016 | Team Thor Movie | Director · Directing | 7.2 |
| 2016 | Team Thor Movie | Producer · Production | 7.2 |
| 2016 | Hunt for the Wilderpeople Movie | Producer · Production | 7.6 |
| 2016 | Hunt for the Wilderpeople Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.6 |
| 2016 | Hunt for the Wilderpeople Movie | Director · Directing | 7.6 |
| 2014 | What We Do in the Shadows Movie | Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 2014 | What We Do in the Shadows Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 2014 | What We Do in the Shadows Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.5 |
| 2013 | Blazed Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 2013 | The Captain Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.1 |
| 2013 | Aroha Bridge TV | Thanks · Crew | |
| 2012 | The Inbetweeners TV | Director · Directing | 4.4 |
| 2012 | The Inbetweeners TV | Consulting Producer · Production | 4.4 |
| 2011 | Super City TV | Director · Directing | |
| 2010 | 42 One Dream Rush Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 2010 | Boy Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.3 |
| 2010 | Boy Movie | Director · Directing | 7.3 |
| 2007 | Flight of the Conchords TV | Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| 2007 | Flight of the Conchords TV | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 2007 | Eagle vs Shark Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.4 |
| 2007 | Eagle vs Shark Movie | Director · Directing | 6.4 |
| 2007 | Eagle vs Shark Movie | Story · Writing | 6.4 |
| 2007 | Eagle vs Shark Movie | Casting · Production | 6.4 |
| 2005 | Falling Leaves Movie | Producer · Production | 3.5 |
| 2005 | Falling Leaves Movie | Editor · Editing | 3.5 |
| 2005 | Falling Leaves Movie | Director of Photography · Camera | 3.5 |
| 2005 | Falling Leaves Movie | Writer · Writing | 3.5 |
| 2005 | Falling Leaves Movie | Director · Directing | 3.5 |
| 2005 | What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.6 |
| 2005 | What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 2005 | What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.6 |
| 2004 | Tama Tū Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Tama Tū Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Heinous Crime Movie | Camera Operator · Camera | 5.0 |
| 2004 | Heinous Crime Movie | Director · Directing | 5.0 |
| 2004 | Heinous Crime Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.0 |
| 2004 | Two Cars, One Night Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 2004 | Two Cars, One Night Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.7 |
| TBA | Very Young Frankenstein TV | Director · Directing | |
| TBA | Very Young Frankenstein TV | Executive Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Untitled Judge Dredd Film Movie | Director · Directing | |
| TBA | Tower of Terror Movie | Director · Directing | |
| TBA | Taika Waiti Flash Gordon Movie Movie | Director · Directing | |
| TBA | Taika Waiti Flash Gordon Movie Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| TBA | James Movie | Director · Directing | |
| TBA | Ways of Loving Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Barn 8 Movie | Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Barn 8 Movie | Director · Directing | |
| TBA | Untitled Taika Waititi Star Wars Film Movie | Screenplay · Writing | |
| TBA | Untitled Taika Waititi Star Wars Film Movie | Director · Directing |
Latest releases
- Place to Be2026
- LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian2026 / TMDB 6.7
- Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender2026 / TMDB 9.1
- Imagine2026
- Next Goal Wins2023 / TMDB 6.4
- Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder2022 / TMDB 7.0
Taika Waititi in the news
Questions about Taika Waititi
What are some of Taika Waititi's notable films?
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.
Has Taika Waititi won any awards?
Yes, Taika Waititi won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for 'Jojo Rabbit' in 2020, among other accolades throughout his career.
What was Taika Waititi's first film?
Taika Waititi's first feature film was 'Eagle vs Shark,' released in 2007, which he co-wrote and directed, establishing his signature comedic style.
How did Taika Waititi become famous?
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.
What is Taika Waititi's background?
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.
What is Taika Waititi's estimated net worth?
Taika Waititi's estimated net worth is approximately $10 million, reflecting his successful career in film and television.
What genres does Taika Waititi typically work in?
Taika Waititi typically works in comedy and drama, often blending the two to create films that are both humorous and emotionally resonant.
What is a recent project by Taika Waititi?
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.