Taika Waititi

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

4.8351

Gender

Male

Birthday

16-Aug-1975

Age

(51 years old)

Place of Birth

Wellington, New Zealand

Also Known As
  • Taika David Cohen

Taika Waititi

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. His feature films Boy (2010) and Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) have each been the top-grossing film entirely funded and produced within New Zealand. Waititi's 2003 short film Two Cars, One Night earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film. He co-wrote, co-directed and starred in the horror comedy film What We Do in the Shadows (2014) with Jemaine Clement, which was adapted into a television series of the same name in 2019. The series has been nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series. His directing credits include the superhero films Thor: Ragnarok (2017) and Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), as well as the black comedy film Jojo Rabbit (2019), the last of which he also wrote and starred in as an imaginary version of Adolf Hitler. Jojo Rabbit received six Academy Award nominations and won Best Adapted Screenplay. Waititi also earned a Grammy Award for producing the film's soundtrack. In television, Waititi co-created and produced the comedy drama series Reservation Dogs, and directed, produced, and starred in the comedy Our Flag Means Death. In addition to directing an episode of the series The Mandalorian, he voiced the character IG-11, for which he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance. Description above from the Wikipedia article Taika Waititi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

Hautoa Mā! The Rise of Māori Cinema Hautoa Mā! The Rise of Māori Cinema (2016) Character: Self
Documentary Hautoa Mā! The Rise of Māori Cinema reveals the remarkable impact Māori have made on New Zealand cinema.
A New Way Home A New Way Home (2001) Character: Max
An alcoholic man in a wheelchair kidnaps his daughter from his ex-wife.
Futile Attraction Futile Attraction (2005) Character: Waiter
A mockumentary about a film crew making a New Zealand reality television show about a couple brought together by a dating service. However due to their being incompatible, the film crew tries to manipulate them to get the film they want for the show.
Vampire's Guide to Vellington Vampire's Guide to Vellington (2014) Character: Viago
Short film to promote What We Do in the Shadows and the city of Wellington as a vampire-friendly place to visit.
Behind the Lid - Vellington Sign Behind the Lid - Vellington Sign (2014) Character: Viago
The changing of the 'W' in the Wellington Blown Away sign to a 'V'.
Marvel Studios: The First 10 Years - More Than a Hero Marvel Studios: The First 10 Years - More Than a Hero (2018) Character: Self
Composed of 14 Character Segments: I am Iron Man, Black Widow, The God of Thunder, The First Avenger, Hulk Smash, War Machine, The God of Mischief, The Winter Soldier, Some Unspoken Thing, Scarlet Witch, Ant-Man, Vision, The Sorcerer Supreme, and Rocket and Groot.
Getting in Touch with your Inner Thor Getting in Touch with your Inner Thor (2018) Character: Self
A discussion of the character's history in recent film, this film's tone, the character's evolution, and Hemsworth's performance.
Life of a Cantipanican Life of a Cantipanican (2019) Character: Zog the Alien
Zog the Alien goes about his daily routine ... until it is rudely interrupted by an unwanted guest.
Toy Boy Toy Boy (2004) Character: Jack Hammer
A couple buys a blow up doll as a joke, but soon the doll begins to reveal that it has a consciousness to one of the boyfriends, the man begins to have full on conversations with said blow up doll, leading the other boyfriend to think he has gone insane.
Poi E: The Story of Our Song Poi E: The Story of Our Song (2016) Character: Self
Written and directed by Tearepa Kahi (Mt Zion) and starring Maaka Pohatu (The Modern Maori Quartet, Two Little Boys) the film tells the story of musician Dalvanius Prime and the origin of the song “Poi E”, a ground-breaking fusion of 1980s pop and traditional Māori music. “Poi E”, composed by Dalvanius and Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi and performed by the Patea Māori Club, remains the only song in Te Reo Māori to reach No 1 in the charts, over 30 years since its 1984 release.
Turangawaewae Turangawaewae (2002) Character: Vietnam Soldier
Actor Wi Kuki Kaa plays Tiare, a Vietnam War veteran who is dislocated by his experiences of war, and homelessness. He wanders the city streets, collecting ephemera in plastic bags. Nancy Brunning plays his daughter, who, with her own daughter, visits their reluctant koro to convince him to visit his ancestral home. The result is a moving story about a man jolted to find his turangawaewae, and the whanau that helps him get there. (NZ On Screen)
Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen (2019) Character: Self
This film is an intimate portrayal of pioneering filmmaker Merata Mita told through the eyes of her children. Using hours of archive footage, some never before seen, her youngest child and director Hepi Mita discovers the filmmaker he never knew and shares the mother he lost, with the world.
42 One Dream Rush 42 One Dream Rush (2010) Character: N/A
An omnibus project bringing together acclaimed directors from around the world, each contributing a 42-second short inspired by a dream. Produced by 42 Below vodka, the collection blends surreal, poetic, and experimental visions into a mosaic of oneiric cinema.
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) Character: Self - Writer / Director / Korg
Settle in with the likes of Taika Waititi, Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, and Tessa Thompson, and as they divulge the secrets behind the creation of Thor: Love and Thunder. Through in-depth interviews with cast and crew, along with raw, unseen footage from the set and beyond, this documentary special pulls back the curtain on the God of Thunder’s fourth feature film.
Falling Leaves Falling Leaves (2005) Character: Bodil de Resny
Falling Leaves is a heartfelt and quirky short film by Taika Waititi, blending his signature humor with poignant storytelling. Set in a small New Zealand town, the film explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time through the eyes of its offbeat characters. With striking visuals and a tender yet comedic tone, Falling Leaves captures the bittersweet moments of life and human connection, offering a glimpse into Waititi's early creative brilliance.
Avengers: Endgame Avengers: Endgame (2019) Character: Korg (voice)
After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.
Tongan Ninja Tongan Ninja (2002) Character: Graham (voice)
The Tongan Ninja is dispatched to the island nation of New Zealand in order to help a brother of his master with his floundering Chinese restaurant. But the mysterious Mister Big stands in the eatery's way as he sends numerous villains such as Knife Man, Gun Man, and the super-sexy Action Fighter who may know a lot about the hero.
Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss (2020) Character: Storsh
A small-town couple finds the perfect apartment in the big city, except there's one catch: the apartment is home to the ritualistic suicides of a deranged cult.
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender (2026) Character: Gorillavark (voice)
Avatar Aang, the world's last Airbender, learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a global quest to find it before it falls into the wrong hands and threatens to upend the peace they sacrificed everything to achieve.
Scarfies Scarfies (1999) Character: Alex
This dark comedy is set in Dunedin, New Zealand. A university student finds an old "abandoned" house and proceeds to invite other students to share. It even has running electricity. But what is the catch?
Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!! Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!! (2004) Character: Self / Frodo Baggins
The documentary looks at the rise to celebrity status of NZ actor and musician Bret McKenzie, who appeared for 3 seconds as an extra in "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", during the Council of Elrond scene. His brief appearance sparked a huge internet fan-base dedicated to his "brooding pout" and "elvish good looks". McKenzie has been dubbed "FIGWIT", an acronym of "Frodo is Great; Who is That!!?"
Lightyear Lightyear (2022) Character: Mo Morrison (voice)
Legendary Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion Sox.
Shrimp Shrimp (2018) Character: Bartender
Shrimp explores the strange, interwoven and often hilarious daily lives of the women and men who work and play in a Los Angeles BDSM den.
Hunt for the Wilderpeople Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) Character: Minister
Ricky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the wild New Zealand bush. A national manhunt ensues, and the two are forced to put aside their differences and work together to survive.
Next Goal Wins Next Goal Wins (2023) Character: American Samoan Priest
Dutch coach Thomas Rongen attempts the nearly impossible task of turning the American Samoa soccer team from perennial losers into winners.
The Suicide Squad The Suicide Squad (2021) Character: Ratcatcher
Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.
Thor: Love and Thunder Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) Character: Korg / Old Kronan God (voice)
After his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods, Thor Odinson enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg, and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who now wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. Together they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.
Snakeskin Snakeskin (2001) Character: Nelson
A hitchhiker takes two kids on the ride of their dreams, but they soon learn that their newfound hero is just as capable of delivering nightmares.
Jojo Rabbit Jojo Rabbit (2019) Character: Adolf
Jojo, a lonely German boy during World War II has his world shaken when he learns that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. Influenced by a buffoonish imaginary version of Adolf Hitler, he begins to question his beliefs and confront the conflict between propaganda and his own humanity.
Boy Boy (2010) Character: Alamein
Boy, an 11-year-old child and devout Michael Jackson fan who lives on the east coast of New Zealand in 1984, gets a chance to know his absentee criminal father, who has returned to find a bag of money he buried years ago.
Imagine Imagine (2026) Character: Zombie Taika (voice)
Like many teens, Kim, a non binary fifteen year old, is overwhelmed by digital noise, constantly called back to bouts of scrolling by the pings of their phone – until a claw rips through their bedroom and drags them off to a kaleidoscopic otherworld. There, a sardonic alien dog called Jeff sets Kim on a cryptic quest for freedom: to travel to five islands over the course of 24 hours. Guided by Aboriginal Elders and crossing surreal, symbolic realms – a sentient library, a battlefield of ideologies and an ocean of memories – Kim confronts their fears and addictions. From rune-wielding Viking chefs to fascist pirates and a cyborg shaman, each encounter unveils deeper truths about nature, time and spirit.
Eagle vs Shark Eagle vs Shark (2007) Character: Gordon
Love blossoms for Lily over double Meaty Boy burgers at mid-day when uber-computer nerd Jarrod comes in and leaves with free extra large fries. After gatecrashing Jarrod's party and proving her skills on the game console, Lily goes down to Jarrod's home town with him so he can settle an old score with a past school bully.
What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires (2005) Character: Viago
Who says being an undead creature of the night is easy? With that in mind, three ancient friends—centuries-old vampires Vulvus, the romantic and temperamental Lord Byron wannabe; Viago, the flamboyant 19th-century dandy; and Deacon, the rebellious 107-year-old youngster—invite a documentary crew to shed light on a vampire’s daily life. Starting from the fateful day of their eternal transformation, these modern-day blood-suckers don’t shy away from answering deeply personal questions about their quirky flatmate situation—after all, this is an interview, not just an excuse for a quick bite.Will we ever truly find out what vampires do in the shadows?
Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory (2027) Character: Willy Wonka (voice)
Years after his famous candy contest, Willy Wonka returns to his factory, where a new wave of "rotten" kids is plotting to nab a priceless chocolate bar.
Free Guy Free Guy (2021) Character: Antwan
A bank teller discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, and decides to become the hero of his own story. Now, in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way before it's too late.
Green Lantern Green Lantern (2011) Character: Tom Kalmaku
For centuries, a small but powerful force of warriors called the Green Lantern Corps has sworn to keep intergalactic order. Each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of the first human ever recruited.
The Captain The Captain (2013) Character: The Captain
A hungover plane captain wakes up to discover he's done a very bad thing.
Heinous Crime Heinous Crime (2004) Character: N/A
Two players, one heinous crime to be revealed. Wellington Winner of 48 Hours Furious Filmmaking 2004.
Place to Be Place to Be (2026) Character: Nelson
No-nonsense Brooke and discombobulated divorcee Nelson travel from Chicago to New York to return a lost racing pigeon home.
LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2026) Character: IG-11 / IG-12 (voice)
The Mandalorian and Grogu join their misfit allies for an epic party, celebrating their heroism. As friends regale the crowd with tales of their adventures, a pirate threat looms.
What We Do in the Shadows What We Do in the Shadows (2014) Character: Viago
Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.
Thor: Ragnarok Thor: Ragnarok (2017) Character: Korg (voice)
Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok, the destruction of his home-world and the end of Asgardian civilization, at the hands of a powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela.
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021) Character: Max Kase
The extraordinary true story of eccentric British artist Louis Wain, whose playful, sometimes even psychedelic pictures helped to transform the public's perception of cats forever.



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