Biography - A Short Wiki
Take a look at Taika Waititi's nationality, net worth, and other interesting facts!
Taika Waititi is a very popular New Zealand filmmaker who has also acted in some movies. He has won Academy Awards and received two more nominations. His film Hunt for the Wilderpeople is still the highest-grossing film in New Zealand. Taika has also worked in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the movie Thor: Ragnarok(2017) as a director.
Career Highlights
Taika Waititi has experienced an exciting and successful career, to say the least.
Taika Waititi began his career by forming a comedy duo with Jemaine Clement called “The Humourbeasts.” In 2005, he came up with a critically acclaimed short film, ‘Two Cars, One Night.’ Some of his other short movies include ‘Team Thor’ and ‘Team Darryl.’ He served as the writer and director of the film ‘Eagle vs. Shark’ in 2007. In 2010, he came up with ‘Boy.’ His first film as a producer was ‘What We Do in the Shadows.’
Family and Personal Life
Read about the family members and dating life of Taika Waititi.
Waititi got married to Chelsea Winstanley in 2012. The couple has two daughters born in 2012 and 2015, respectively. However, there are reports that he has separated mutually with his wife for over two years. It is not known if he is currently in a relationship with anyone. Taika Waititi considers himself a Polynesian Jew. He supports the Labour Party in New Zealand.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Chelsea Winstanley |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Divorced |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Taika David Cohen |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 47 years |
| Date of Birth | August 16, 1975 |
| Place of Birth | Raukokore, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Height | 1.84 m, 6 feet |
| Weight | 68 kg, 150 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $5 million |
| Occupation | Filmmaker & Actor |
Height, Weight, and Age
Taika Waititi's height is quite tall measuring 1.84 m. Taika Waititi weighs 68 kg. Being born on August 16, 1975, translates to an age of 47 years as of todays date (July 21, 2023).
Quotes
As kids, we all thought Bob Marley was Maori.
Taika Waititi
It was never really my plan to become a filmmaker.
Taika Waititi
I think our first heroes with whom we discover flaws are our parents.
Taika Waititi
My favorite was ‘The Lost Boys.’ Corey Haim wore this trench coat, and I made my mum buy me a trench coat. I wore it to school, to primary school.
Taika Waititi
People overcoming the odds is actually a really important part of humanity, and I don’t think we kind of get to celebrate that as much as we should.
Taika Waititi