About Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is an English actor best known for his roles in films such as Kick-Ass, Godzilla, and Avengers: Age of Ultron. He began his career as a child actor, appearing in films such as Nowhere Boy, Anna Karenina, and Savages. He has gone on to win several awards for his performances, including a BAFTA for his role in Nowhere Boy. He has also been nominated for a Golden Globe for his role in the 2017 film, Nocturnal Animals. In addition to his film roles, Taylor-Johnson has also starred in several stage productions, including Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Macbeth.
30 interesting things most people don’t know about Aaron Taylor-Johnson
• Aaron Taylor-Johnson was born in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England
• He began his career as a child actor in the BBC series The Bill
• He is married to director Sam Taylor-Wood, who he met while filming the 2010 film Nowhere Boy
• He has two daughters, Wylda Rae and Romy Hero
• He has appeared in the Kick-Ass and Avengers film series
• Taylor-Johnson was the youngest actor to portray Marvel Comics superhero Quicksilver in the Avengers: Age of Ultron
• He won a Golden Globe award for his performance in the 2014 film Godzilla
• He was nominated for a Tony Award in 2006 for his performance in the Broadway production of The Pillowman
• He is an avid martial arts enthusiast and has trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai
• He is a black belt in karate
• He is a skilled musician and plays the guitar, piano and drums
• He was a member of the National Youth Theatre in London
• Taylor-Johnson is a fan of classic horror films
• He has an extensive collection of vintage motorcycles
• He is a supporter of the UK charity The Prince’s Trust
• He is a trustee of the charity Art Room
• He is an Ambassador for the charity Kids Company
• Taylor-Johnson is a member of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
• He is a patron of the charity The Voice of a Child
• He is an Ambassador for the charity Hope and Homes for Children
• He is an Ambassador for the charity Angel Tree
• He is a supporter of the charity War Child UK
• Taylor-Johnson is a supporter of The Children’s Society
• He is an Ambassador for the charity United World Schools
• He is a supporter of the charity Refugee Support Network
• He is an Ambassador for the charity Hope for the Young
• He is a supporter of the charity The Felix Project
• He is an Ambassador for the charity Borne
• He is a supporter of the charity The Children’s Literacy Charity
