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.
In 1999, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in a London production of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth", playing the son of Macduff.
In 2000, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in Arthur Miller's "All My Sons".
In 2003, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared as a young Charlie Chaplin in "Shanghai Knights".
In 2004, Aaron Taylor-Johnson played Niker in the BBC adaptation of "Feather Boy".
In 2006, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in "The Illusionist" as a young Eduard Abramovicz and starred in "The Thief Lord" as Prosper.
In 2006, Aaron Taylor-Johnson performed in the film "The Illusionist" as a child actor.
In 2008, Aaron Taylor-Johnson played a role in "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging" as a child actor.
In 2009, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared as John Lennon in the biographical film "Nowhere Boy", directed by Sam Taylor-Wood.
In 2009, Aaron Taylor-Johnson had his breakthrough performance as John Lennon in the biopic "Nowhere Boy."
In December 2010, Aaron Taylor-Johnson joined the cast of "Albert Nobbs", replacing Orlando Bloom.
In 2010, Aaron Taylor-Johnson starred as the title character in the film "Kick-Ass", gaining recognition for his portrayal.
In 2011, Aaron Taylor-Johnson starred in R.E.M.'s "Überlin" music video, directed by his then-fiancée, Sam Taylor-Wood.
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.
In 2012, Aaron Taylor-Johnson played Count Vronsky in "Anna Karenina" and starred as Ben in Oliver Stone's "Savages".
In 2013, Aaron Taylor-Johnson reprised his role in the sequel to "Kick-Ass".
In May 2014, Aaron Taylor-Johnson starred in the "Godzilla" reboot.
In 2014, Aaron Taylor-Johnson had a role in the monster film "Godzilla".
In 2015, Aaron Taylor-Johnson played Pietro Maximoff in "Avengers: Age of Ultron", a significant role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In 2015, Aaron Taylor-Johnson played Quicksilver in "Avengers: Age of Ultron" as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In 2016, Aaron Taylor-Johnson played Ray in Tom Ford's thriller "Nocturnal Animals", winning a Golden Globe for his performance.
In 2016, Aaron Taylor-Johnson won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Nocturnal Animals".
In 2017, Aaron Taylor-Johnson played an American soldier in Doug Liman's thriller "The Wall".
In 2018, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in "Outlaw King", a British-American historical action drama.
In 2020, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in the action film "Tenet".
In 2022, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in David Leitch's "Bullet Train".
In 2024, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in "The Fall Guy" and "Nosferatu".
In 2024, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in "The Fall Guy", "Nosferatu", and played Kraven the Hunter as part of Sony's Spider-Man Universe.