History of Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Timeline
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is an English actor known for his roles as the titular character in the "Kick-Ass" films and as Pietro Maximoff (Quicksilver) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
June 1990: Birth of Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Aaron Perry Taylor-Johnson was born in June 1990 in High Wycombe, England.
1999: Theatrical Debut in "Macbeth"
Aaron Taylor-Johnson's acting journey began at the age of six. In 1999, he made his stage debut in a London production of Shakespeare's "Macbeth", playing Macduff's son.
2000: Performance in "All My Sons"
In 2000, Aaron Taylor-Johnson furthered his stage experience with a role in Arthur Miller's play "All My Sons".
2002: Small Role for Sister in "Tom & Thomas"
In 2002, Aaron Taylor-Johnson's sister, Gemma, had a minor role in his film "Tom & Thomas".
2003: Role in "Shanghai Knights"
In 2003, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in "Shanghai Knights", sharing the screen with Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson.
2004: Television Role in "Feather Boy"
Aaron Taylor-Johnson took on the role of Niker in the 2004 BBC adaptation of the novel "Feather Boy".
2006: Performances in "The Illusionist" and "The Thief Lord"
Aaron Taylor-Johnson showcased his acting skills in "The Illusionist", where he portrayed the younger version of Edward Norton's character, and also starred in "The Thief Lord" in 2006.
2008: Appearance in "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging"
Aaron Taylor-Johnson was part of the coming-of-age comedy "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging" in 2008.
2009: Breakthrough with "Nowhere Boy" and Meeting Future Wife
Aaron Taylor-Johnson's performance as John Lennon in "Nowhere Boy" in 2009 garnered critical acclaim and marked a turning point in his career. This film was also where he met his future wife, Sam Taylor-Wood, the director of the film.
December 2010: Cast in "Albert Nobbs"
In December 2010, Aaron Taylor-Johnson joined the cast of "Albert Nobbs", replacing Orlando Bloom.
2010: Breakthrough Role in "Kick-Ass"
Aaron Taylor-Johnson gained recognition for his portrayal of the titular character in the superhero film "Kick-Ass" in 2010.
2011: Starred in R.E.M.'s "Überlin" Music Video
Aaron Taylor-Johnson starred in the music video for R.E.M.'s song "Überlin" in 2011, directed by his then-fiancée, Sam Taylor-Wood.
June 2012: Marriage to Sam Taylor-Wood
Aaron Johnson and Sam Taylor-Wood married in June 2012 and changed their surnames to Taylor-Johnson.
2012: Marriage to Sam Taylor-Wood and Roles in "Savages" and "Anna Karenina"
In 2012, Aaron Taylor-Johnson married Sam Taylor-Wood and adopted her last name. The same year, he starred in two films, the crime thriller "Savages" and the period drama "Anna Karenina".
2013: "Kick-Ass 2" Release
Aaron Taylor-Johnson reprised his role as Kick-Ass in the sequel, "Kick-Ass 2", which was released in 2013.
May 2014: First Appearance as Quicksilver in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier"
Aaron Taylor-Johnson made his first appearance as Quicksilver in a post-credit scene of "Captain America: The Winter Soldier", released in May 2014.
2014: Lead Role in "Godzilla"
Aaron Taylor-Johnson took on the lead role in the "Godzilla" reboot released in May 2014.
2015: Portrayal of Quicksilver in "Avengers: Age of Ultron"
Aaron Taylor-Johnson joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Pietro Maximoff, aka Quicksilver, in "Avengers: Age of Ultron" in 2015.
2015: Named One of GQ's 50 Best Dressed British Men
In 2015, Aaron Taylor-Johnson was recognized for his style by being included in GQ's list of the 50 best dressed British men.
2016: Golden Globe Win for "Nocturnal Animals"
Aaron Taylor-Johnson's performance as Ray in "Nocturnal Animals" in 2016 earned him the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture.
2017: Role in "The Wall"
In 2017, Aaron Taylor-Johnson portrayed an American soldier in Doug Liman's war thriller "The Wall", alongside John Cena.
2018: Appearance in "Outlaw King"
Aaron Taylor-Johnson was part of the cast of the historical action drama "Outlaw King", released in 2018, which depicted the story of Robert the Bruce.
2019: Interview with GQ Australia
In a 2019 interview with GQ Australia, Aaron Taylor-Johnson discussed his personal style, describing it as elegant and timeless.
2020: Supporting Role in "Tenet"
In 2020, Aaron Taylor-Johnson appeared in Christopher Nolan's science fiction film "Tenet".
2022: Appearance in "Bullet Train"
Aaron Taylor-Johnson was part of the ensemble cast of the action thriller "Bullet Train", released in 2022.
2024: Release of "The Fall Guy"
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to appear in the action film "The Fall Guy", scheduled for release in 2024.
2024: Upcoming Roles in "Kraven the Hunter", "Nosferatu", and "28 Years Later"
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to play Kraven the Hunter in a Sony's Spider-Man Universe film, scheduled for release in 2024. He is also slated to star in Robert Eggers' horror film "Nosferatu" and Danny Boyle's sequel to "28 Days Later", "28 Years Later", both expected to be released in 2024.