From Directing 'Thor: Ragnarok' to Acting in 'Jojo Rabbit': Taika Waititi's Talents and Net Worth
| Name | Taika Waititi |
| Net Worth | $13 Million |
| Annual Income | $1 Million + |
| Sources of Income | Acting, direction |
| Date of Birth | August 16, 1975 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Profession | Film & TV Director, Comedian, Screenwriter, Photographer, Painter, Actor |
What is Taika Waititi's net worth?
Popular as the director behind "Thor: Ragnarok" as well as as an actor in "Jojo Rabbit," Taika Waititi has made a net worth of $13 million. Some of the most celebrated works of Waititi include "Thor: Love and Thunder," "Free Guy," "Boy," "Jojo Rabbit," "Eagle vs Shark," "Hunt for the Wild," "Green Lantern," and more.
What are Taika Waititi’s sources of income?
Waititi made his acting debut with the 1999 film, "Scarfies." He then produced several feature films, including "John and Pogo" and "Tama Tū." Waititi was seen making appearances as Korg in "Thor: Ragnarok" and Adolf Hitler in "Jojo Rabbit." He even lent his voice to the popular fictional character of IG-11 in "The Mandalorian." By playing multiple roles on and off the screen, Waititi has established showbiz as his main source of income.
From narrating a charity reading of "James and the Giant Peach" to portraying Ratcatcher in "The Suicide Squad," 2020 was a great year for Waititi. He co-created the well-received comedy series "Reservation Dogs" and starred in "Our Flag Means Death." He even lent his voice to the character of Mo Morrison in Pixar's "Lightyear." Despite mixed reviews for "Thor: Love and Thunder," he continued directing, releasing a feature adaptation of "Next Goal Wins" in 2023.
Real estate and other assets
Owing to success on the box office, Waititi and his then-wife, Chelsea purchased a 2,323-square-foot home in Los Angeles for $2.4 million. But in 2021, they auctioned this opulent four-bedroom and three-bathroom house for $2.75 million.
Social media following
| 3.1 Million Followers | |
| 1.5 Million Followers | |
| 909,000 Followers |
Personal life
Waititi previously dated the New Zealander actress and writer, Loren Horsley for ten years, but exchanged vows with producer Chelsea Winstanley in 2011. Horsley even co-wrote and starred in Waititi's debut romantic comedy film, "Eagle vs Shark." He had two daughters with Winstanley before they separated in 2018. In 2020, the director married Rita Ora, the British singer.
Awards and recognition
- Academy Awards, USA 2020: Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay in "Jojo Rabbit"
- Berlin International Film Festival 2004: Panorama Short Film Award for "Two Cars, One Night"
- BAFTA Awards 2020: Best Screenplay (Adapted) for "Jojo Rabbit"
- Cinema Brazil Grand Prize 2021: Best Foreign Film (Melhor Filme Estrangeiro) for "Jojo Rabbit"
- Edinburgh International Film Festival 2016: Audience Award for "Hunt for the Wilderpeople"
- Fantasia Film Festival 2016: Best European / North-South American Feature for "Hunt for the Wilderpeople"
- Gotham Awards 2021: Gotham Independent Film Award for the Breakthrough Series - Shortform in "Reservation Dogs"
- Grammy Awards 2021: Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media for "Jojo Rabbit"
FAQs
Is Taika Waititi married?
Yes. Taika Waititi has been married twice, with his present wife being Rita Ora.
How many awards has Taika Waititi won?
Taika Waititi has won 82 awards and secured 196 nominations.
What kind of films is Waititi known for?
Taika Waititi is famous for directing quirky comedy movies.