Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Aaron Taylor-Johnson
How Aaron Taylor-Johnson built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is an English actor recognized for portraying the title character in the film *Kick-Ass* (2010) and its sequel. He is also known for playing Pietro Maximoff in *Avengers: Age of Ultron* (2015), which is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. These roles have contributed to his prominence in the film industry.
1999: Appeared in Macbeth
In 1999, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in a London production of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth", playing the son of Macduff.
2000: Appeared in All My Sons
In 2000, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in Arthur Miller's "All My Sons".
2003: Appeared in Shanghai Knights
In 2003, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared as a young Charlie Chaplin in "Shanghai Knights".
2004: Television Role in Feather Boy
In 2004, Aaron Taylor-Johnson played Niker in the BBC adaptation of "Feather Boy".
2006: Appeared in The Illusionist and The Thief Lord
In 2006, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in "The Illusionist" as a young Eduard Abramovicz and starred in "The Thief Lord" as Prosper.
2006: Acted in The Illusionist
In 2006, Aaron Taylor-Johnson performed in the film "The Illusionist" as a child actor.
2008: Acted in Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging
In 2008, Aaron Taylor-Johnson played a role in "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging" as a child actor.
2009: Starred in Nowhere Boy
In 2009, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared as John Lennon in the biographical film "Nowhere Boy", directed by Sam Taylor-Wood.
2009: Breakthrough Performance in Nowhere Boy
In 2009, Aaron Taylor-Johnson had his breakthrough performance as John Lennon in the biopic "Nowhere Boy."
December 2010: Joined Cast of Albert Nobbs
In December 2010, Aaron Taylor-Johnson joined the cast of "Albert Nobbs", replacing Orlando Bloom.
2010: Starred in Kick-Ass
In 2010, Aaron Taylor-Johnson starred as the title character in the film "Kick-Ass", gaining recognition for his portrayal.
2011: Starred in R.E.M.'s Überlin Music Video
In 2011, Aaron Taylor-Johnson starred in R.E.M.'s "Überlin" music video, directed by his then-fiancée, Sam Taylor-Wood.
2012: Married Sam Taylor-Wood and Appeared in Savages and Anna Karenina
In 2012, Aaron Taylor-Johnson married Sam Taylor-Wood and adopted the surname Taylor-Johnson. He also starred in "Savages" and "Anna Karenina" that year.
2012: Acted in Anna Karenina and Savages
In 2012, Aaron Taylor-Johnson played Count Vronsky in "Anna Karenina" and starred as Ben in Oliver Stone's "Savages".
2013: Kick-Ass 2
In 2013, Aaron Taylor-Johnson reprised his role in the sequel to "Kick-Ass".
May 2014: Starred in Godzilla Reboot
In May 2014, Aaron Taylor-Johnson starred in the "Godzilla" reboot.
2014: Acted in Godzilla
In 2014, Aaron Taylor-Johnson had a role in the monster film "Godzilla".
2015: Portrayed Pietro Maximoff in Avengers: Age of Ultron
In 2015, Aaron Taylor-Johnson played Pietro Maximoff in "Avengers: Age of Ultron", a significant role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2015: Played Quicksilver in Avengers: Age of Ultron
In 2015, Aaron Taylor-Johnson played Quicksilver in "Avengers: Age of Ultron" as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2016: Played Ray in Nocturnal Animals
In 2016, Aaron Taylor-Johnson played Ray in Tom Ford's thriller "Nocturnal Animals", winning a Golden Globe for his performance.
2016: Won Golden Globe for Nocturnal Animals
In 2016, Aaron Taylor-Johnson won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Nocturnal Animals".
2017: Acted in The Wall
In 2017, Aaron Taylor-Johnson played an American soldier in Doug Liman's thriller "The Wall".
2018: Acted in Outlaw King
In 2018, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in "Outlaw King", a British-American historical action drama.
2020: Appeared in Tenet
In 2020, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in the action film "Tenet".
2022: Appeared in Bullet Train
In 2022, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in David Leitch's "Bullet Train".
2024: Appeared in The Fall Guy and Nosferatu
In 2024, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in "The Fall Guy" and "Nosferatu".
2024: Starred in The Fall Guy and Kraven the Hunter
In 2024, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in "The Fall Guy", "Nosferatu", and played Kraven the Hunter as part of Sony's Spider-Man Universe.
