
Quick Facts of
- First NameTaron
- Last NameEgerton
- Date of Birth11 October, 1989
- Net Worth$ 8 million
- CareerActor
- Age32
- Height6 Feet
Taron Egerton, a Welsh actor who turned professional in 2011, got a career breakthrough from the action comedy film Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) and its sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017).
The Hollywood Film Awards winner, most recently, played Elton John in the biographical music film Rocketman (2019), which stands with a gross collection of $195.2 million.
So far, the 30-year-old actor recorded 20 acting credits & already has accumulated a net worth of $9 million as of 2022.
Breakthrough With ‘Kingsman’: Journey To Prominence
The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art graduate made his acting debut in 2011 through theater play The House of Special Purpose, followed by TV series gig in Lewis (2013, 2 episodes).
In 2014, the Welsh actor made his movie breakthrough with the action-comedy Kingsman: The Secret Service, starring
Colin Firth, Samuel L. Jackson & Mark Strong.
Later, Taron appeared the Kingsman sequel movie Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017), which got a Rotten Tomatoes review of 5.37/10.
Moreover, the actor gave the voice-over as Johnny in the computer-animated juke-box musical movie Sing (2016) where Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, and Scarlett Johansson also voiced.
Familiar With Biopics: Played Elton John in ‘Rocketman’
Taron Egerton played singer-songwriter, Elton John, in the 2019 biographical musical movie Rocketman, released on May 31, 2019, & features Jamie Bell as Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard as Sheila Eileen.
The movie revolves around Elton’s flashback to fame & early life when he enters an addiction rehabilitation session; including his life events such as band formation, homosexuality & struggle with drug addiction.
As for a fact, Egerton is already in a bunch of biographical movies; played Edward Brittain in Testament of Youth (2014), as Edward “Mad Teddy” Smith in Legend (2015), and ski-jumper Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards in Eddie the Eagle (2016).
Career Update: Any Upcoming Projects?
Yes, the 5 ft. 9 inches tall actor’s upcoming movie Sing 2, an animated musical film is currently filming. The film is a sequel to 2016’s Sing where Taron will voice gorilla Johnny who is passionate about singing.
How Much Salary does Taron Egerton Earns?
Well, the Kingsman film series actor is quite low-key about his payroll disclosure, but without a doubt, he takes in millions of dollars from movies.
Egerton’s movie Kingsman & its sequel made a collective $825.3 million while his voice-over film Sing became a box-office hit with $634.2 million.
On average, an actor in the UK earns £10.66 per hour & totals around £39,000 per year.
Currently Lives In London & Other Assets: Bought A House For Mother
Taron Egerton currently lives in his house in London, England, but keeps the further details on his residence including its worth low-key.
Surely, the millionaire actor’s lavish home costs millions of dollars; the median house price in London is £232,710 ($300,777).
In an interview with People in 2017, the Kingsman actor revealed that he bought his mother a house & was proud. Moreover, he stated his family supports the journey to his current prominence.
Sources report that Egerton drives a BMW Sedan and a Porsche, which come up with a base price of $40,000 and $60,000 respectively.
An Avid User of Social Media: Did He Sign Any Sponsorship?
Taron Egerton frequently uses Instagram & Twitter and has over 2.1 million followers on Instagram while Twitter followers count 452K as of November 2019.
But, the actor is yet to sign any endorsement deals. Online sources cite that if Taron inks an online promotional deal through Instagram, he can sum up to $4,175 – $6,958 per sponsored post.
Ambassador of MND Association (Motor Neurone Disease Association)
The Welsh actor Taron Egerton, an active charity worker is a supporter of the LGBTQ community & speaks for many activist causes.
Also, the ambassador of the Motor Neurone Disease Association, Egerton has an association with the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Is Dating Girlfriend Emily Thomas: Had a Brief Split
Currently, as of November 2019, Taron Egerton is dating assistant director Emily Thomas. The duo began dating in 2016 but split briefly in November 2018 after 2 years of dating.
Again, the couple reconciled & appeared together at Mayfair’s Dunhill Bourdon House at the pre-BAFTA Filmmakers Dinner in February 2019.
Moreover, Taron and Emily appeared together in May 2019 at the ‘Rocketman’ premiere in London at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square & made highlighted he made a cheek kiss to his beloved girlfriend.
Well, they are yet to be engaged & have not talked about their plans for marriage.