# Taika Waititi

> New Zealand filmmaker, actor, and comedian (born 1975)

**Wikidata**: [Q2388576](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2388576)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taika_Waititi)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/taika-waititi

## Summary

Taika Waititi was born on August 16, 1975, in Raukokore[1][2] and holds New Zealand citizenship[3][4]. He attended Onslow College and Victoria University of Wellington. His sibling is Tweedie Waititi[5]. Waititi was married to Chelsea Winstanley from 2011 to 2018[6] and has been married to Rita Ora since 2022[6].Waititi works as an actor, film director, screenwriter, director, executive producer, and film actor[7][1][8] in the fields of film direction, film acting, film production, and comedy[9]. His awards include New Zealander of the Year, the Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay, the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Time 100, and Wellingtonian of the Year (category award), plus two more[4][10][11].

## Summary
Taika Waititi (born 1975) is a New Zealand filmmaker, actor, and comedian known for directing feature films and creating television series. His notable directorial credits include the films Jojo Rabbit (2019), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), and Thor: Love and Thunder (2022); his awards and recognition listed include the Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay, inclusion in Time 100, and Wellingtonian of the Year.

## Biography
- Born: 1975
- Nationality: New Zealand
- Education: Victoria University of Wellington (affiliated)
- Known for: Directing films (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok, Thor: Love and Thunder) and creating television series (Reservation Dogs, Time Bandits TV series)
- Employer(s): Victoria University of Wellington (affiliation); creator/developer roles on television projects (e.g., Reservation Dogs, Time Bandits)
- Field(s): film director; director; film production; screenwriter; actor; film actor; voice actor; film producer; executive producer; comedian

## Contributions
- Directed Thor: Ragnarok (2017), a major studio feature film credit listed in the source material.
- Directed Jojo Rabbit (2019), a 2019 film explicitly credited to him in the source material.
- Directed Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), a 2022 film explicitly credited to him in the source material.
- Created and/or developed the television series Reservation Dogs (American comedy television series), credited in the source material as "Created / Developed by."
- Created and/or developed the Time Bandits TV series (American TV series), credited in the source material as "Created / Developed by."
- Began professional work period in 1999 (work_period_start: 1999).
- Recognized by awards and honors listed for him in the source: Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay; inclusion in Time 100; and Wellingtonian of the Year (category award).

## FAQs
Q: Who is Taika Waititi?
A: Taika Waititi is a New Zealand filmmaker, actor, and comedian born in 1975, known for directing major films and creating television series.

Q: What are Taika Waititi’s most notable films?
A: The source lists Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Jojo Rabbit (2019), and Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) as notable films he directed.

Q: What television projects has he created or developed?
A: He is credited in the source as a creator/developer of the American comedy television series Reservation Dogs and the Time Bandits TV series.

Q: What awards and recognitions are associated with him?
A: The source lists the Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay; inclusion in Time 100; and Wellingtonian of the Year among his awards and recognition.

Q: When did Taika Waititi begin his professional career?
A: The provided work period start is 1999.

Q: What other professional roles does he perform?
A: According to the source, his professional roles include director, film director, screenwriter, actor, film actor, voice actor, film producer, executive producer, and comedian.

Q: What aliases has Taika Waititi used?
A: The aliases listed are Taika Cohen, Taika David Cohen, and Taika David Waititi.

## Why They Matter
Taika Waititi’s body of work links independent and local creative origins to international mainstream film and television. The source documents his direction of high-profile feature films (including two Marvel franchise entries: Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder) and an original feature (Jojo Rabbit), alongside creation and development of television series (Reservation Dogs, Time Bandits TV series). The listed awards and recognitions — an Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay; inclusion in Time 100; and Wellingtonian of the Year — indicate industry and civic acknowledgment. These credits and honors together demonstrate a career that spans directing, writing, producing, performing, and show creation, and that has received both popular and institutional recognition.

## Notable For
- Directing Thor: Ragnarok (2017).
- Directing Jojo Rabbit (2019).
- Directing Thor: Love and Thunder (2022).
- Creating and/or developing the television series Reservation Dogs.
- Creating and/or developing the Time Bandits TV series.
- Awards and recognition listed: Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay.
- Inclusion in Time 100 (listed recognition).
- Named Wellingtonian of the Year (category award).
- Professional work period starting in 1999.
- Affiliation with Victoria University of Wellington.
- Aliases: Taika Cohen; Taika David Cohen; Taika David Waititi.
- Wikipedia title: Taika Waititi; sitelink_count: 51 (structured property).

## Body

### Identity and Basic Data
- Full listed name and aliases: Taika Waititi; also known as Taika Cohen, Taika David Cohen, and Taika David Waititi.
- Wikidata description from the source: "New Zealand filmmaker, actor, and comedian (born 1975)."
- Wikipedia title in the source: Taika Waititi.
- Sitelink count (structured property): 51.
- Work period start recorded as 1999.

### Early Life and Education
- Born in 1975 (no place of birth provided in the source).
- Affiliated with Victoria University of Wellington (the source lists this university as an affiliation). No specific degree details are provided in the source.

### Film and Directing Career
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017): Listed in the source as a 2017 film directed by Taika Waititi.
- Jojo Rabbit (2019): Listed in the source as a 2019 film directed by Taika Waititi.
- Thor: Love and Thunder (2022): Listed in the source as a 2022 film directed by Taika Waititi.
- Roles in film production noted in the source include film director, director, film producer, and executive producer as relevant occupational categories.

### Television and Series Creation
- Reservation Dogs: Credited in the source as an American comedy television series that Taika Waititi created and/or developed.
- Time Bandits (TV series): Credited in the source as an American TV series that Taika Waititi created and/or developed.

### Writing and Awards
- Screenwriter: The source lists "screenwriter" among his related occupations.
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay: This award is listed under Awards / Recognition associated with him in the source material.
- Time 100: Inclusion in Time Magazine's annual listing of 100 influential people is listed among his recognitions.
- Wellingtonian of the Year (category award): Listed as an award/recognition in the source.

### Professional Roles and Related Occupations
- Acting: Listed as actor and film actor; voice actor is included as a related occupation.
- Comedy: Included as a comedian and connection to the comedy genre.
- Production and leadership roles: Executive producer and film producer are included in the source's related occupations.
- Labor and honorary organizations referenced in the source include the Writers Guild of America West and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (listed under related entities).

### Affiliations and Organizational Connections
- Victoria University of Wellington: Listed as an affiliation in the source material.
- Writers Guild of America West: Identified as a related entity in the source.
- American Academy of Arts and Sciences: Included among related entities in the source.

### Publications, Projects, and Creations (as listed)
- Feature films directed: Thor: Ragnarok (2017); Jojo Rabbit (2019); Thor: Love and Thunder (2022).
- Television series created/developed: Reservation Dogs; Time Bandits (TV series).

### Recognition and Impact (as documented)
- The source lists notable recognitions: Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay; Time 100 inclusion; and Wellingtonian of the Year.
- These recognitions, together with high-profile film direction and television creation credits, form the primary documented markers of his industry impact in the provided material.

### Miscellaneous Structured Properties
- work_period_start: 1999.
- sitelink_count: 51.
- aliases: Taika Cohen; Taika David Cohen; Taika David Waititi.
- wikipedia_title: Taika Waititi.

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## References

1. [Taika Waititi: ‘My Heart Is Broken’ Over New Zealand Mosque Shootings. 2019](https://www.indiewire.com/2019/03/taika-waititi-new-zealand-shooting-mosque-terrorist-attack-1202051331/)
2. [Source](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0169806/bio/)
3. IMDb
4. Integrated Authority File
5. [Source](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/oscars-taika-waititi-maori_n_5e40aef2c5b6bb0ffc138dfe)
6. Thor: Ragnarok Press Kit
7. [Source](https://dpmc.govt.nz/publications/queens-birthday-honours-list-2020)
8. datos.bne.es
9. Czech National Authority Database
10. [www.acmi.net.au](https://www.acmi.net.au/creators/71212)
11. [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0169806/)
12. [Source](https://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2022/6177807/taika-waititi/)
13. [2010 Recipients](https://wellys.co.nz/2010+Past+Recipients)
14. general catalog of BnF
15. Virtual International Authority File
16. CiNii Research
17. [Source](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0169806/fullcredits/)
18. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
19. [Taika Waititi | Open Library](https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL7532463A/Taika_Waititi)
20. [Source](https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2005)
21. [Source](https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2020)
22. BBC Things
23. [Source](https://www.teaomaori.news/woman-behind-taika-waititis-success)
24. Quora
25. The Movie Database
26. [Taika Waititi - Behind The Voice Actors](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Taika-Waititi/)
27. [Taika Waititi - Trakt](https://trakt.tv/people/taika-waititi?sort=released,asc)
28. [Source](https://www.podchaser.com/creators/taika-waititi-107ZzsBeGD/appearances)