Taron Egerton
🔥 TrendingTaron Egerton (/ˈɛdʒərtən/ EJ-ər-tən; born 10 November 1989) is a Welsh actor. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he performed in stage plays before gaining recognition for his starring role as a spy in the action comedy films Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) and Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017). Egerton has starred in several biographical films, portraying military officer Edward Brittain in the drama Testament of Youth (2014), the titular ski-jumper in the sports fi
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Did you know that Taron Egerton almost turned down the role of Elton John in 'Rocketman' due to initial nerves about singing?
- He is fluent in Welsh, having spent his early childhood in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey.
- His professional stage debut was in the play 'The Last of the Haussmans' at the National Theatre in 2012.
- He provided the voice for Johnny the gorilla in the animated films 'Sing' (2016) and 'Sing 2' (2021).
- Egerton originally planned to study illustration at art school before deciding to pursue an acting career.
- He received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for 'Rocketman' in 2020.
Taron Egerton's transformative portrayal of Elton John in the 2019 biographical musical 'Rocketman' is widely considered his career-defining moment. He not only sang all of Elton's songs himself but also earned a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his performance.
Egerton is establishing a legacy as a versatile actor capable of leading major action franchises while also delivering critically acclaimed, nuanced performances in demanding biographical roles, showcasing both his acting range and musical talent.