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Aaron Taylor-Johnson Biography

Birth Name:Aaron Perry Johnson

Birth Place:High Wycombe, England

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer, Music department

Fast Facts

Has received the Glamour Award for Man of the Year
Won an Empire Award for Best Newcomer for his role in "Nowhere Boy․"
Married director Sam Taylor-Wood in 2012
Began appearing in theater productions by age six
Quote: "I was always told at school that you had to have a back-up plan, but all I ever wanted to do was act․ There was no plan B for me․"
Gained widespread acclaim in the United States after securing the lead role in 2010's "Kick-Ass"
For his role as an aspiring magician in 2006's "The Illusionist", he learned several tricks that were featured in the film

Awards

2004Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actor: nominated
2009British Independent Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
2010British Comedy Award-Best British Comedy Performance in Film: nominated
2010Empire Award-Best Newcomer: winner
2010Irina Palm-Worst British Actor: winner
2010ALFS Award-Young British Performer of the Year: nominated
2010Scream Award-Best Superhero: nominated
2010Scream Award-Breakout Performance - Male: nominated
2010Scream Award-Best Fantasy Actor: nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Breakout Male: nominated
2011Empire Award-Best Actor: nominated
2011MTV Movie Award-Breakthrough Male Performance: nominated
2011Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor: nominated
2012Irina Palm-Worst British Supporting Actor: nominated
2013EDA Special Mention Award-Best Depiction of Nudity, Sexuality, or Seduction: nominated
2014Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Fight: nominated
2016ACCA-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2016ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2016BloodGuts UK Horror Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2016Golden Schmoes-Best Supporting Actor of the Year: nominated
2016IFJA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2016SDFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2017BAFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2017Palmarés blogos de oro-Best Supporting Actor (Mejor Actor de reparto): nominated
2017CinEuphoria-Best Supporting Actor - International Competition: winner
2017DFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2017Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: winner
2017HFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2017Virtuoso Award-: winner
2025NDFS Award-Best Ensemble: nominated