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 acclaimed English actor recognized for his work in film and television. He has received a Golden Globe Award and has been nominated for two British Academy Film Awards and a British Independent Film Award, demonstrating his talent and impact in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1999: Stage Debut in Macbeth

In 1999, Aaron Johnson appeared in a London production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth, playing the son of Macduff.

2000: Appearance in All My Sons

In 2000, Aaron Johnson appeared in Arthur Miller's All My Sons.

2002: Reference to 28 Days Later

In 2002, the film 28 Days Later was released, which Aaron Taylor-Johnson would later star in its sequel, 28 Years Later.

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2003: Role as Young Charlie Chaplin in Shanghai Knights

In 2003, Aaron Johnson appeared as a young Charlie Chaplin in Shanghai Knights alongside Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson.

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2003: Role in Shanghai Knights

In 2003, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in Shanghai Knights as a child actor. This marked one of his early roles in film.

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2004: Role in Feather Boy Adaptation

In 2004, Aaron Johnson played Niker in the BBC adaptation of the novel Feather Boy.

2006: Appearance in The Illusionist as Eduard Abramovicz

In 2006, Aaron Johnson appeared in The Illusionist, playing the teenage version of Edward Norton's character, Eduard Abramovicz. He learned magic tricks for the role.

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2006: Appearance in The Illusionist

In 2006, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in The Illusionist, playing the younger version of Edward Norton's character, Eduard Abramovicz. For the role, Johnson had to learn magic tricks.

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2008: Acting in Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging

In 2008, Aaron Taylor-Johnson acted in Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging. It was one of the films he starred in as a child actor.

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2009: Appearance in Nowhere Boy

In 2009, Aaron Johnson appeared as John Lennon in the biographical film Nowhere Boy, directed by Sam Taylor-Wood. He won an Empire Award for his performance.

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2009: Breakthrough Role in Nowhere Boy

In 2009, Aaron Taylor-Johnson had his breakthrough performance as John Lennon in the biopic Nowhere Boy, which was directed by Sam Taylor-Wood.

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December 2010: Joined Cast of Albert Nobbs

In December 2010, Aaron Johnson joined the cast of Albert Nobbs, replacing Orlando Bloom.

2010: Portrayal of Kick-Ass

In 2010, Aaron Taylor-Johnson gained recognition for his portrayal of the title character in Kick-Ass, based on the comic book of the same name.

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2011: Starred in R.E.M.'s Music Video "Überlin"

In 2011, Aaron Johnson starred in R.E.M.'s music video "Überlin", which was directed by his then-fiancée.

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2012: Roles in Savages and Anna Karenina

In 2012, Aaron Taylor-Johnson performed in the crime thriller Savages and the period drama Anna Karenina.

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2012: Roles 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.

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2013: Acting in Kick-Ass 2

In 2013, Aaron Taylor-Johnson reprised his role in Kick-Ass 2, the sequel to the original film.

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May 2014: Release of Godzilla Reboot

In May 2014, the Godzilla reboot, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, was released.

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2014: Role in Godzilla

In 2014, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in the monster film Godzilla.

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2015: Appearance in Avengers: Age of Ultron

In 2015, Aaron Taylor-Johnson played Quicksilver in Avengers: Age of Ultron, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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2015: Portrayal of Pietro Maximoff in Avengers: Age of Ultron

In 2015, Aaron Taylor-Johnson portrayed the Marvel Cinematic Universe character Pietro Maximoff in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

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2016: Golden Globe Award for Nocturnal Animals

In 2016, Aaron Taylor-Johnson won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as a psychopathic drifter in the thriller film Nocturnal Animals.

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