Taron Egerton

Taron Egerton is known for his versatile acting, moving seamlessly between action films, comedies, and biographical dramas. His performance in Rocketman won him critical recognition and solidified his place as a leading man in Hollywood.

Acting

2024

Carry-On

- Ethan Kopek

Film Debut

Taron Egerton had his film debut in Testament of Youth (2014) but gained popularity through Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014), where he played the character Eggsy.

Early Life and Personal Life

Taron Egerton was born on November 10, 1989, in Birkenhead, England. He lived in Wales during his childhood and studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).

Trivia

He is best known for Rocketman (2019), where he starred as Elton John and performed all the songs live. He also voiced Johnny the Gorilla in Sing (2016).

Awards

Taron received a Golden Globe award for Rocketman and was nominated for a 2016 BAFTA as a Rising Star.

Upcoming Projects

He is set to appear in the Netflix thriller Carry-On and the biographical drama Tetris (2023).

Net Worth:

$6 million

Mother:

Christine Egerton

Birth Sign:

Taurus

Height:

5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)

Weight:

76 kg (167 lbs)

Age:

35 years old (as of 2025)

Education:

-Attended Rishworth School in England
-Studied at the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA)

Movies:

2014 – Kingsman: The Secret Service
2015 – Eddie the Eagle
2019 – Rocketman
2020 – Taron Egerton’s Robin Hood
2023 – Tetris

Television Shows:

2016 – The Smoke
2019 – Chernobyl (Cameo)