Taylor Kitsch

Birth Name:

Taylor Kitsch

Birth Place:

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Profession

Actor, Producer

Was nominated in for the Genie Awards' Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for his work in "The Bang Bang Club․"
Studied nutrition at the University of Lethbridge
Moved to New York and worked as a model while pursuing his dreams of becoming an actor
Played semi-professional hockey in Canada for the Langley Hornets before being forced to quit due to a knee injury
Worked as a model for Abercrombie & Fitch
Quote: "[on the success of his work] "If you told me 10 years ago when I was homeless in New York City that my first two movies would make close to $600 million, I would have laughed at you․""
Known for his roles in the series "Friday Night Lights," film "John Carter" and "X-Men Origins: Wolverine․"
Appeared in the commercial for the video game "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare" in 2014
Appeared in the photography book "About Face" by John Russo in 2010

2007Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated
2007Teen Choice Award - Choice TV: Breakout:Nominated
2008Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Actor: Drama:Nominated
2009Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Winner
2009Scream Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
2009Scream Award - Breakout Performance - Male:Nominated
2009Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Fresh Face Male:Nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated
2010People's Choice Award - Favorite On-Screen Team:Nominated
2012Genie - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
2013Razzie Award - Worst Screen Ensemble:Nominated
2014OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Nominated
2015CinEuphoria - Best Ensemble - International Competition:Winner
2024Critics Choice Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television:Nominated

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