Taika Waititi Net Worth 2024: Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Kids, Bio-Wiki

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.

Maybe you know about Taika Waititi very well, but do you know how old and tall is he and what is his net worth in 2024? If you do not know, we have prepared this article about details of Taika Waititi’s short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, today’s net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. Well, if you’re ready, let’s start.

Early Life & Biography

Taika Waititi was born on 16 August 1975 in North Island, New Zealand. His mother, Robin Cohen, is of European descent and works as a schoolteacher. He is the son of a Maori farmer, who has also worked in ‘Te Whānau-ā-Apanui.’ His parents separated when he was only five years old, and his mother raised him.

In the beginning, he used to give his mother’s surname Cohen, and later he started using Waititi. He went to Onslow College for his secondary school. In 1997, he graduated with his BA degree in theatre from the Victoria University of Wellington.

Personal Life

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.

Age, Height, and Weight

Being born on August 16, 1975, Taika Waititi is 49 years old as of today’s date 21st December 2024. His height is 1.84 m tall, and his weight is 68 kg.

Career

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.’

In 2017, he came with another successful major movie, ‘Thor: Ragnarok’. This was followed by the highly successful ‘Jojo Rabbit’ in 2019. ‘Jojo Rabbit’ earned him multiple nominations in several categories in some of the major film awards. He is all set to come up with the movies ‘Next Goal Wins’, ”Thor: Love and Thunder’, and an untitled ‘Star Wars’ film.

The actor made his film debut in 1999, by appearing in the film ‘Scarfies.’ His acting credits include ‘Boy,’ ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople,’ ‘Thor: Ragnarok,’ ‘Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss,’ ‘Avengers: Endgame’, and ‘Jojo Rabbit.’ He is all set to appear in the films ‘The Suicide Squad’ and ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ in 2021 and 2022, respectively.

In television, he has directed ‘Super City,’ ‘The Inbetweeners,’ ‘What We Do in the Shadows,’ and ‘The Mandalorian.’ Waititi has also directed many music videos for popular artists.

Awards & Achievements

Taika has won many awards and nominations in different categories.

• In 2020, he won an Oscar and a BAFTA film award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
• He has won the AFI Fest Award in 2004 and 2010.
• He is the winner of the New Zealand Film and TV Awards in 2003 and 2017.
• In 2007, he won the US Comedy Arts Festival Award.

Net Worth & Salary of Taika Waititi in 2024

As of December 2024, Taika Waititi has amassed a net worth of $5 million. He is a multi-talented personality and has worked in the capacity of a screenwriter, director, and actor. He is also a prolific director of commercials. Waititi has appeared in films, televisions, and music videos, and he has also produced films. His movies have received critical and commercial success, and he has been active in his career for over two decades.

The films of Taika Waititi have grossed over $1 billion in the box office. He has shown immense dedication and hard work in his film. He continues to be active in his career and entertain the audience. His movies have also received critical acclaim, and he often focuses on father figures. He has fans from across the planet and is a member of the ‘Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.’