A closer look at the biggest achievements of Taika Waititi. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Taika Waititi is a celebrated New Zealand filmmaker, actor, and comedian, recognized for his distinctive quirky comedic style. He's expanded into voice acting and producing. His work has garnered numerous prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Grammy Award. In 2022, Time magazine acknowledged his influence by naming him among the 100 most influential people globally.
1999: Won Billy T Award
In 1999, Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement won the Billy T Award.
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1999: Billy T Award
In 1999, Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, as the comedy duo The Humourbeasts, received New Zealand's highest comedy accolade, the Billy T Award.
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2003: Two Cars, One Night Nomination
In 2003, Taika Waititi's short film Two Cars, One Night earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film.
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2005: Academy Award Nomination
In 2005, Taika Waititi received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for 'Two Cars, One Night'.
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2005: Academy Award Nomination
In 2005, the short film Two Cars, One Night, which was directed by Taika Waititi, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short.
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January 2010: Boy Premiere
In January 2010, Taika Waititi's second feature, Boy, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize.
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2010: Boy Release
In 2010, Waititi's feature film Boy was released, becoming the top-grossing New Zealand film.
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2016: Hunt for the Wilderpeople Release
In 2016, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, another feature film directed by Waititi, also became the top-grossing New Zealand film.
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2017: New Zealander of the Year & Thor: Ragnarok
In 2017, Taika Waititi won the award for New Zealander of the Year and directed Marvel Studios's Thor: Ragnarok.
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2019: Jojo Rabbit Release and Accolades
In 2019, Taika Waititi wrote, starred in, and directed Jojo Rabbit, winning the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and a Grammy Award for the film's soundtrack.
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2019: Awards for 'Jojo Rabbit'
In 2019, Taika Waititi's film 'Jojo Rabbit' earned him the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He also received nominations for Best Picture and Best Director.
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2019: Jojo Rabbit Directing and Writing
In 2019, Waititi wrote and directed Jojo Rabbit, winning the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
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2019: What We Do in the Shadows TV Series
In 2019, What We Do in the Shadows was adapted into a television series, receiving a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series.
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2020: Emmy Nomination for The Mandalorian
In 2020, Taika Waititi received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance for his work in The Mandalorian.
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2020: Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
In 2020, Taika Waititi was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to film.
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2021: Grammy Award for Jojo Rabbit
In 2021, Taika Waititi won the Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media as a producer of the Jojo Rabbit soundtrack.
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2022: One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2022, Taika Waititi was recognized by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, acknowledging his significant impact on the film industry and popular culture.
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