Taylor Kitsch is a Canadian actor and model. Kitsch was born in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, on April 8, 1981. He grew up in Vancouver and played ice hockey in high school. After graduating from high school, Kitsch moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting. He studied acting with Sheila Grey and appeared in several television commercials.
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He is best known for his roles in the television series Friday Night Lights (2006–2011) and the films X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), Battleship (2012), John Carter (2012), Savages (2012), Lone Survivor (2013), American Assassin (2017) and The Terminal List (2022).
After Friday Night Lights, Kitsch starred in a number of films, including X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Battleship, John Carter, Savages, Lone Survivor, The Grand Seduction, American Assassin, Only The Brave, 21 Bridges, and The Terminal List.
Kitsch is a talented actor who has starred in a number of successful films and television shows. He is known for his good looks and his ability to play a variety of roles. Kitsch is a rising star in Hollywood and he is sure to continue to be successful in the years to come.
Taylor Kitsch Movies and TV Shows
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | John Tucker Must Die | Justin | |
| Snakes on a Plane | Kyle “Crocodile” Cho | ||
| The Covenant | Pogue Parry | ||
| 2008 | Gospel Hill | Joel Herrod | |
| 2009 | X-Men Origins: Wolverine | Remy LeBeau / Gambit | |
| 2010 | The Bang Bang Club | Kevin Carter | |
| 2012 | John Carter | John Carter | |
| Battleship | Lieutenant Alex Hopper | ||
| Savages | John “Chon” McAllister Jr. | ||
| 2013 | Lone Survivor | Lieutenant Michael P. “Murph” Murphy | |
| The Grand Seduction | Dr. Paul Lewis | ||
| 2016 | Bling | Sam | Voice role |
| 2017 | American Assassin | Ronnie “Ghost” | |
| Only the Brave | Christopher MacKenzie | ||
| 2019 | 21 Bridges | Ray Jackson |
Television
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Godiva’s | Colm | Episode: “Flipping Switches” |
| Kyle XY | Male Camper | Episode: “Pilot” | |
| 2006–2011 | Friday Night Lights | Tim Riggins | 68 episodes |
| 2014 | The Normal Heart | Bruce Niles | Television film |
| 2015 | True Detective | Paul Woodrugh | 8 episodes |
| 2018 | Waco | David Koresh | Miniseries; 6 episodes Also executive producer |
| 2020 | The Defeated | Max McLaughlin | Miniseries; 8 episodes Also executive producer |
| 2022 | The Terminal List | Ben Edwards | Main role |
| TBA | Painkiller | Glen Kryger | Miniseries; 8 episodes Upcoming series |
Taylor Kitsch Young
Kitsch was born in Kelowna, British Columbia. His mother, Susan (Green), worked for the BC Liquor Board, while his father, Drew Kitsch, worked in construction. His parents separated when he was one year old, and he and his two older brothers, Brody and Daman, were raised by their mother in a mobile home park.
Taylor Kitsch Sports
Kitsch started playing ice hockey at age three and played junior ice hockey for the Langley Hornets in the British Columbia Hockey League before a knee injury ended his career in 2002.
Taylor Kitsch Instagram
Taylor Kitsch’s Instagram handle is @taylorkitsch. He has over 387,000 followers on Instagram. He often posts photos of his work, his travels, and his hobbies.
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