
Taika Waititi
Born
1975-08-16
Place of birth
Wellington, New Zealand
Biography
Taika David Cohen ONZM (born 16 August 1975), known professionally as Taika Waititi(/ˈtaɪkə ˈwaɪtɪti/ TY-kə WY-tee-tee), is a New Zealand filmmaker, actor and comedian. He is known for directing quirky comedy films and has expanded his career as a voice actor and producer on numerous projects. He has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award and a Grammy Award. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2022. His feature films Boy (2010) and Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) have each been the top-grossing New Zealand film. Waiti...
Known for

Avengers: Endgame
Korg (voice)

Thor: Ragnarok
Korg (voice)

The Mandalorian
IG-12 (voice)

The Mandalorian
IG-12 / IG-11 (voice)

The Mandalorian
IG-11 (voice)

Rick and Morty
Glootie (voice)

The Simpsons
Taika Waititi / Daerius D'Avignon (voice)

Jojo Rabbit
Adolf

Free Guy
Antwan

The Suicide Squad
Ratcatcher

Thor: Love and Thunder
Korg / Old Kronan God (voice)

Green Lantern
Tom Kalmaku

What If...?
Korg (voice)

What We Do in the Shadows
Viago

Lightyear
Mo Morrison (voice)