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Taika Waititi, also known as Taika Cohen, hails from the Raukokore region of the East Coast of New Zealand, and is the son of Robin (Cohen), a teacher, and Taika Waititi, an artist and farmer. His father is Maori (Te-Whanau-a-Apanui), and his mother is of Ashkenazi Jewish, Irish, Scottish, and English descent. Taika has been involved in the film ...
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In films like What We Do in the Shadows, Thor: Ragnarok, and Jojo Rabbit, director Taika Waititi has a unique knack for balancing emotional drama with light-hearted comedy.
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Writer (27 credits)
Writer (27 credits)
Reservation Dogs
(TV Series) (created by - 9 episodes, 2021 - 2022) (written by - 1 episode, 2021)
- Episode #2.1
(2022)
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- Satvrday
(2021)
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- California Dreamin'
(2021)
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- Hunting
(2021)
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- Come and Get Your Love
(2021)
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2018-2022
Wellington Paranormal
(TV Series) (created by - 25 episodes)
- Who the Hell
(2022)
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- Time Cop
(2022)
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- The Coolening
(2022)
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- Skeleton Crew
(2022)
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- The Wicked Man
(2022)
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2019-2021
What We Do in the Shadows
(TV Series) (based on the film "What We Do in the Shadows" written by - 30 episodes)
- The Portrait
(2021)
... (based on the film "What We Do in the Shadows" written by)
- A Farewell
(2021)
... (based on the film "What We Do in the Shadows" written by)
- The Wellness Center
(2021)
... (based on the film "What We Do in the Shadows" written by)
- The Siren
(2021)
... (based on the film "What We Do in the Shadows" written by)
- The Escape
(2021)
... (based on the film "What We Do in the Shadows" written by)
2010
Radiradirah
(TV Series) (contributing writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.1
(2010)
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2007-2009
Flight of the Conchords
(TV Series) (written by - 2 episodes)
- New Zealand Town
(2009)
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- Drive By
(2007)
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Producer (19 credits)
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Actor (44 credits)
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Director (29 credits)
Director (29 credits)
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Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (1 credit)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (1 credit)
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Camera and Electrical Department (1 credit)
Camera and Electrical Department (1 credit)
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Casting director (1 credit)
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Script and Continuity Department (1 credit)
Script and Continuity Department (1 credit)
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Sound department (1 credit)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Thanks (8 credits)
Thanks (8 credits)
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Self (61 credits)
Self (61 credits)
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Archive footage (3 credits)
Archive footage (3 credits)
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Personal Details
Alternate Names:
T. Cohen | Taika Cohen | Count ViagoHeight:
6' 0½" (1.84 m)Spouse:
Chelsea Winstanley (separated) (2 children)Parents:
Robin Cohen | Waititi, Maori
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