Career Timeline of Taron Egerton: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Taron Egerton built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Taron Egerton is a Welsh actor known for his breakthrough role in the Kingsman film series. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he transitioned from stage performances to screen acting, achieving significant recognition for his portrayal of a spy in the action-comedy films Kingsman: The Secret Service and Kingsman: The Golden Circle. His work in these films established him as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Performance in The Last of the Haussmans

In 2012, Egerton performed in a stage production of the play The Last of the Haussmans at the National Theatre in London.

2013: Casting in Kingsman: The Secret Service

In 2013, After appearing in the crime drama series Lewis, Taron Egerton was cast as the lead role in Matthew Vaughn's Kingsman: The Secret Service.

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2014: Starring in Testament of Youth

In 2014, Egerton starred in the drama Testament of Youth, portraying Edward Brittain.

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2014: Kingsman: The Secret Service film release

In 2014, Taron Egerton starred as a spy in Kingsman: The Secret Service.

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2015: Release of Kingsman: The Secret Service

In 2015, Kingsman: The Secret Service was released, garnering highly favorable reviews and grossing over $400 million. Taron Egerton rose to fame with the role.

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2016: BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination, Eddie the Eagle and Sing

In 2016, Egerton received a nomination for the BAFTA Rising Star Award. He also played Eddie the Eagle in the eponymous biopic and voiced Johnny in the animated musical film Sing.

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2016: Starring in Eddie the Eagle

In 2016, Egerton starred as the titular ski-jumper in the sports film Eddie the Eagle.

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2017: Kingsman: The Golden Circle film release

In 2017, Taron Egerton starred in Kingsman: The Golden Circle.

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2018: Starring in Billionaire Boys Club and Robin Hood

In 2018, Taron Egerton starred in the crime drama film Billionaire Boys Club and played the title character in the action-adventure film Robin Hood. Both films were failures commercially and with critics.

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2019: Starring in Rocketman and Golden Globe Award

In 2019, Egerton starred as Elton John in the musical Rocketman, which earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.

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2019: Rocketman release and accolades

In 2019, Taron Egerton starred as Elton John in Rocketman. The film was released to positive reviews, and his portrayal earned praise. Egerton won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and garnered BAFTA and Grammy nominations for his work on the film's soundtrack.

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2019: Voice acting in Moominvalley and The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

In 2019, Taron Egerton voiced Moomintroll in the animated series Moominvalley and Rian in the fantasy series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.

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2021: Reprising role in Sing 2

In 2021, Taron Egerton reprised the role of Johnny in Sing 2.

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March 2022: West End Debut in Cock and Fainting Incident

In March 2022, Taron Egerton made his West End debut in the play Cock. During the first night of performances, he fainted on stage.

2022: Starring in Black Bird

In 2022, Egerton starred as Jimmy Keene in the miniseries Black Bird, for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award.

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2022: Black Bird premiere and Emmy nomination

In 2022, Taron Egerton executive produced and portrayed Jimmy Keene in the miniseries Black Bird, which premiered on Apple TV+. He received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award.

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