Taron Egerton

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Characters played by Taron Egerton

Johnny — Sing (2016)

Gentle gorilla with a soulful voice, torn between family crime and musical dreams.

Ben — Apex (2026)

Antagonist and stranger who lures and hunts Sasha. Claims to practice cannibalistic rituals and hides victims' remains in a cave. Ultimately killed when Sasha tricks him during a shared cliff climb.

Gary 'Eggsy' Unwin — Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015)

Street-smart youth recruited into elite spy agency Kingsman.

James 'Jimmy' Keene — Black Bird (2022)

Former promising football star turned drug dealer. Arrested in Operation Snowplow and sentenced to ten years without parole. Federal authorities offer him a fully commuted sentence and clean record in exchange for his cooperation, leveraging his natural charm and gift for talking.

Johnny — Sing 2 (2021)

Gentle gorilla with a talent for singing and piano, striving to escape his criminal family legacy.

Eggsy — Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)

Alias for Gary Unwin, highly skilled Kingsman operative.

Ethan Kopek — Carry-On (2024)

Protagonist and LAX TSA officer coerced by a mercenary to smuggle a Novichok bomb onto a flight. He attempts to subvert the plan by flagging the passenger, warning his pregnant girlfriend, and ultimately infiltrating the cargo hold to disarm the device, sacrificing his career initially but eventually joining the LAPD.

Henk Rogers — Tetris (2023)

Dutch video game designer of Bullet-Proof Software who discovers Tetris, negotiates licensing rights across multiple countries, travels to Moscow to secure Nintendo's handheld and console deals, befriends creator Alexey Pajitnov, and ultimately co-founds The Tetris Company.

Robin of Loxley — Robin Hood (2018)

An English aristocrat and longbow master drafted to the Third Crusade. Disillusioned by the war, he returns home to find his identity erased and property seized by the corrupt Sheriff. He adopts the alias The Hood to steal taxed wealth for the oppressed, ultimately leading a rebellion against the Sheriff's forces and becoming an outlaw in Sherwood Forest.

Eddie Edwards — Eddie the Eagle (2016)

British ski jumper who overcomes official rejection and self-trains to qualify for the 1988 Winter Olympics, eventually landing a historic 90-meter jump that earns him public acclaim and national hero status.

Elton John — Rocketman (2019)

The protagonist who transforms from shy Reginald Dwight into a flamboyant rock star. After achieving fame, he suffers from parental rejection, abuse from manager John Reid, and severe substance addiction before checking into rehab and achieving long-term sobriety.

Nathan Mcclusky — She Rides Shotgun (2025)

Nathan Mcclusky is Polly Huff's estranged father, newly released from prison and initially suspected of murdering her mother and stepfather. He takes Polly into hiding, teaches her survival skills, protects her from the gang, and ultimately infiltrates its operation. His final sacrifice allows Polly to escape and begin rebuilding her life.

Career Overview

Taron Egerton has 48 screen credits in a career dating back to 1997. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Sing with 2 titles. Signature works include Apex, Sing, Kingsman: The Secret Service. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
48
Birth Date
1989-11-10
Birth Place
Birkenhead, Merseyside, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q16239385), public domain (CC0).