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 who graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He initially performed in stage plays before achieving significant recognition for his leading role as a spy in the popular action comedy films Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) and its sequel, Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017). These roles established him as a prominent figure in the action and comedy genres.

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2012: Performed 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.

2012: Graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

In 2012, Taron Egerton graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

2013: Cast in Kingsman: The Secret Service

In 2013, Egerton was cast as the lead role in Matthew Vaughn's Kingsman: The Secret Service.

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2014: Portrayed Edward Brittain in Testament of Youth

In 2014, Egerton portrayed British Army officer Edward Brittain in the biographical drama film Testament of Youth, earning a nomination for Best British Newcomer at the BFI London Film Festival.

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2014: Starred in Testament of Youth

In 2014, Egerton starred as military officer Edward Brittain in the drama Testament of Youth.

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2014: Starring role in Kingsman: The Secret Service

In 2014, Taron Egerton gained recognition for his starring role as a spy in the action comedy film Kingsman: The Secret Service.

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2015: Kingsman: The Secret Service released

In 2015, Kingsman: The Secret Service was released, garnering highly favorable reviews and grossing over $400 million, marking Egerton's rise to fame.

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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, played Eddie the Eagle in the eponymous biopic, and voiced Johnny in the animated musical film Sing.

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2016: Starred in Eddie the Eagle

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

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2018: Starred in Billionaire Boys Club and Robin Hood

In 2018, Egerton starred in the crime drama film Billionaire Boys Club and played the title character in the action-adventure film Robin Hood, both of which were commercial and critical failures.

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2019: Starred as Elton John in Rocketman

In 2019, Egerton starred as singer Elton John in the biographical musical film Rocketman, receiving positive reviews and winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.

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2019: Starred in Rocketman

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

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2019: Voiced Moomintroll and Rian

In 2019, 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: Reprised role of Johnny in Sing 2

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

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March 2022: West End Debut in Cock

In March 2022, Egerton made his West End debut in the play Cock, but exited the production the following month due to fainting on stage and testing positive for COVID-19.

2022: Starred in Black Bird

In 2022, Egerton executive produced and portrayed American drug dealer Jimmy Keene in the miniseries Black Bird, which premiered on Apple TV+ and earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

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2023: Starred in Tetris

In 2023, Egerton starred as Henk Rogers in the biopic Tetris.

2024: Starred in Carry-On

In 2024, Egerton starred as a TSA agent in the Netflix thriller film Carry-On, which became one of the most-watched English-language films of all time on Netflix.

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