Taylor Kitsch is a Canadian actor and model who is best known for his roles in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” “Battleship,” and “John Carter.” He was born in the Canadian city of Kelowna, British Columbia. He relocated to New York at age 21. He began his career as a model for companies including Diesel and Abercrombie & Fitch. He made his acting debut in the adolescent drama television series ‘Friday Night Lights’. The program received widespread acclaim. Next, he had a supporting role in “John Tucker Must Die,” an adolescent comedy-drama film. As a result of his portrayal in ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine,’ he quickly gained international recognition. He portrayed the role of Remy LeBeau Gambit, a mutant thief. The film was a commercial smash hit. Among his other accomplishments is the biographical war drama film “Lone Survivor.” The film took place during the Afghanistan conflict. It was a commercial triumph and garnered several awards and two Oscar nominations. Active on television as well, he starred in the HBO anthology crime series “True Detective.”
Youth and Early Life
Taylor Kitsch was born on April 8, 1981, in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. His father, Drew Kitsch, was in the construction industry, while his mother, Susan Green, worked for the British Columbia Liquor Board. His parents divorced when he was just one year old. His mother raised him alongside his older siblings in a mobile home park.
He attended Coquitlam’s Gleneagle Secondary School. He began playing ice hockey at the age of three. Later, he also played for the Langley Hornets of the British Columbia Hockey League; however, a knee injury ended his career. He then spent a year studying economics at the University of Lethbridge.
Taylor Kitch’s Career
Taylor Kitsch relocated to New York City in 2002 and began modeling for IMG while studying acting. Additionally, he became a nutritionist and personal trainer. In 2004, he moved to Los Angeles, where he began modeling for Diesel and Abercrombie & Fitch. NBC’s adolescent drama ‘Friday Night Lights’ marked the beginning of his acting career. The performance was a success and also received praise from critics.
In 2006, he made his film début with a small part in “John Tucker Must Die.” Three women plot revenge against a manipulative basketball player named John Tucker, who has been covertly dating all three of them simultaneously. The film was a commercial success and received ordinary critical reception.
Next, he played a minor role in the critically and commercially successful action-thriller Snakes on a Plane. He then played a significant role in the supernatural action thriller “The Covenant.” The film’s financial success was average, and it received negative reviews.
In 2008, he landed a minor role in the film Gospel Hill. The following year, he gained international recognition for his portrayal in the superhero film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The film was about the early existence of the mutant Wolverine. Remy LeBeau was a mutant criminal portrayed by Kitsch. The movie was a financial success.
In the years that followed, he continued to appear in films such as ‘The Bang Bang Club’ (2010), ‘John Carter’ (2011), ‘Battleship’ (2012), and ‘Savages’ (2013). (2012). After starring in the biographical war drama film “Lone Survivor,” his popularity increased. The film, directed by Peter Berg, was a commercial smash. The film’s budget was $40 million, and it grossed nearly four times that amount.
In 2014, he starred in the Canadian comedy feature “The Grand Seduction.” The movie was a commercial failure. In addition, he had a supporting role in the HBO drama film The Normal Heart. In 2015, he appeared in the criminal anthology series ‘True Detective’.
He provided the voice of the main character in the 2016 animated film “Bling.” He appeared in the 2017 films ‘American Assassin’ and ‘Only the Brave’. The former was commercially successful, whereas the latter was unsuccessful.
Taylor’s Major Opera
Taylor Kitsch gained international renown for his performance in the superhero film ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine,’ which is based on the Marvel comics character of the same name. The film centers on Wolverine’s violent past and his relationship with his half-brother Victor Creed.
Hugh Jackman portrayed the title character in the film, which was directed by Gavin Hood and featured Liev Schreiber, Ryan Reynolds, Lynn Collins, and Danny Huston in supporting roles. The film was a commercial success but received lackluster reviews.
In addition, he is recognized for his leading role in the biographical war drama film “Lone Survivor.” The film is about an unsuccessful US mission to track down the Taliban leader Ahmad Shah during the conflict in Afghanistan.
Peter Berg directed the film, which also featured Mark Wahlberg, Emilia Hirsch, Ben Foster, and Eric Bana, in addition to Kitsch. The film was a financial triumph, grossing nearly $160 million on a budget of $40 million, or approximately four times its budget. It received favorable reviews.
Taylor’s Personal Life
Taylor Kitsch’s personal life is poorly documented, but he is believed to be single. He had dated Rachel McAdams, Minka Kelly, and Jessica White previously.
Estimated Net Worth
Taylor Kitsch is a Canadian actor and model with a $10 million net worth. Kitsch is arguably best known for his starring role in the television series “Friday Night Lights,” but his filmography also includes “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” “Battleship,” “John Carter,” “Savages,” and “Lone Survivor.”