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  Aaron Taylor-Johnson English actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 2018. (more) Aaron Taylor-Johnson British actor Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aaron-Taylor-Johnson Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

  External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Feb 4, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Quick Facts Birth name: Aaron Perry Johnson (Show more) Born: June 13, 1990, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England (Show more) Awards And Honors: Golden Globe Award (2017) Golden Globe Award (2017): Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (Show more) Birth Date: June 13, 1990 (Show more) Birthplace: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (Show more) Married To: Sam Taylor-Johnson (2012–present) (Show more) Awards: Golden Globe Award (2017): Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (Show more) Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In): "Tenet" (2020) "A Million Little Pieces" (2018) "Outlaw King" (2018) "The Wall" (2017) "Nocturnal Animals" (2016) "Avengers: Age of Ultron" (2015) "Family Guy" (2014) "Godzilla" (2014) "Kick-Ass 2" (2013) "Anna Karenina" (2012) "Savages" (2012) "Albert Nobbs" (2011) "Chatroom" (2010) "Kick-Ass" (2010) "Nowhere Boy" (2009) "The Greatest" (2009) "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging" (2008) "Dummy" (2008) "Coming Up" (2007) "Nearly Famous" (2007) "Talk to Me" (2007) "I Shouldn't Be Alive" (2006) "Casualty" (2006) "The Illusionist" (2006) "The Thief Lord" (2006) "Dead Cool" (2004) "Feather Boy" (2004) "Family Business" (2004) "The Bill" (2003) "Shanghai Knights" (2003) "Tom & Thomas" (2002) "Armadillo" (2001) (Show more) Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator): "A Million Little Pieces" (2018) (Show more) See all related content Show More { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What was Aaron Taylor-Johnsonu2019s breakthrough film? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "After appearing in a number of movies and TV shows, Aaron Taylor-Johnson broke through with the biopic Nowhere Boy (2009), in which he portrayed John Lennon as a teenager." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What are Aaron Taylor-Johnsonu2019s other notable movies? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "In addition to Nowhere Boy (2009), Aaron Taylor-Johnson has appeared in a number of prominent films, including the action movies Kick-Ass (2010), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Bullet Train (2022), and Kraven the Hunter (2024). He also portrayed a serial killer in Nocturnal Animals (2016), winning a Golden Globe for his performance." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " How many children does Aaron Taylor-Johnson have? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his wife, Sam Taylor-Johnson, have two daughters together. In addition, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is stepfather to Sam Taylor-Johnsonu2019s two daughters from a previous marriage." } } ] } Top Questions What was Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s breakthrough film? After appearing in a number of movies and TV shows, Aaron Taylor-Johnson broke through with the biopic Nowhere Boy (2009), in which he portrayed John Lennon as a teenager.

  What are Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s other notable movies? In addition to Nowhere Boy (2009), Aaron Taylor-Johnson has appeared in a number of prominent films, including the action movies Kick-Ass (2010), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Bullet Train (2022), and Kraven the Hunter (2024). He also portrayed a serial killer in Nocturnal Animals (2016), winning a Golden Globe for his performance.

  How many children does Aaron Taylor-Johnson have? Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his wife, Sam Taylor-Johnson, have two daughters together. In addition, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is stepfather to Sam Taylor-Johnson’s two daughters from a previous marriage.

  Aaron Taylor-Johnson (born June 13, 1990, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England) is an English actor known for his versatility and deep commitment to his work. He first gained widespread attention with the John Lennon biopic Nowhere Boy (2009) and then found success in many other films, including the action hits Kick-Ass (2010) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) and the psychological thriller Nocturnal Animals (2016). He was born Aaron Perry Johnson, the son of a homemaker mother and civil engineer father. His parents divorced when he was six, and it was about this time that he began acting. In 1999 he ...(100 of 632 words)

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