Taylor Kitsch
Known for
Taylor Kitsch, a Canadian from Kelowna, British Columbia, became a cult favourite as brooding fullback Tim Riggins in 'Friday Night Lights' (2006-2011). Hollywood bet big on him as a leading man in 'John Carter' (2012) and 'Battleship' (2012); when both stumbled, he rebuilt his career on grittier ground with 'Lone Survivor' (2013), the second season of 'True Detective' (2015) and an unnerving David Koresh in 'Waco' (2018). His lane is wounded masculinity: soldiers, cops and outsiders carrying more damage than they let on.
Taylor Kitsch
16 Movies
11 Series
Taylor Kitsch, a Canadian from Kelowna, British Columbia, became a cult favourite as brooding fullback Tim Riggins in 'Friday Night Lights' (2006-2011). Hollywood bet big on him as a leading man in 'John Carter' (2012) and 'Battleship' (2012); when both stumbled, he rebuilt his career on grittier ground with 'Lone Survivor' (2013), the second season of 'True Detective' (2015) and an unnerving David Koresh in 'Waco' (2018). His lane is wounded masculinity: soldiers, cops and outsiders carrying more damage than they let on.
Movies
Plays John Carter
John Carter
2012
Plays Lieutenant Michael "Mike" Murphy
Lone Survivor
2013
Plays Lieutenant Alex Hopper
Battleship
2012
Plays Christopher MacKenzie
Only the Brave
2017
Plays 'Ghost'
American Assassin
2017
Plays Ray Jackson
21 Bridges
2019
Plays Pogue Parry
The Covenant
2006
Plays Kyle
Snakes on a Plane
2006
Plays Chon
Savages
2012
Plays Justin
John Tucker Must Die
2006
Plays Bruce Niles
The Normal Heart
2014
Plays Remy LeBeau
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
2009
Plays Dr. Lewis
The Grand Seduction
2014
Plays Sam (voice)
Bling
2016
Plays Joel Herrod
Gospel Hill
2008
Plays Kevin Carter
The Bang Bang Club
2011
Plays Bud
The Dig
2017
TV Shows
Plays Tim Riggins
Friday Night Lights
2006
Plays Paul Woodrugh
True Detective
2014
Plays Ben Edwards
The Terminal List
2022
Plays Max McLaughlin
Shadowplay
2020
Producer
Plays Ben Edwards
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf
2025
Plays Glen Kryger
Painkiller
2023
Plays David Koresh
Waco
2018
Plays Isaac Reed
American Primeval
2025
Plays Male Camper
Kyle XY
2006
Plays Colm
Godiva's
2005
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
21 Bridges
Full Filmography
American Primeval
Isaac Reed · 6 episodes
2025
TV
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf
Ben Edwards · 7 episodes
2025
TV
Waco: The Aftermath
Older David Koresh (uncredited) · 1 episode
2023
TV
Painkiller
Glen Kryger · 6 episodes
2023
TV
The Terminal List
Ben Edwards · 8 episodes
2022
TV
Shadowplay
Max McLaughlin · 8 episodes
2020
TV
21 Bridges
Ray Jackson
2019
Film
Waco
David Koresh · 6 episodes
2018
TV
Only the Brave
Christopher MacKenzie
2017
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Taylor Kitsch and where are they from?
Taylor Kitsch is 45 years old, born on April 8, 1981 in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
What are the most famous roles of Taylor Kitsch?
Taylor Kitsch is best known for roles in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, John Carter, Battleship.
How many movies has Taylor Kitsch been in?
Over a 20-year career (since 2006), Taylor Kitsch has appeared in 16 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Taylor Kitsch's first movie?
The career of Taylor Kitsch began with John Tucker Must Die (2006).
What is Taylor Kitsch's most recent movie or series?
Taylor Kitsch's most recent release is The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, which premiered on August 27, 2025.
What TV shows has Taylor Kitsch appeared in?
On television, Taylor Kitsch has appeared in True Detective, The Terminal List, American Primeval, Kyle XY.
Taylor Kitsch
1981-04-08 · Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Taylor Kitsch (born April 8, 1981) is a Canadian actor. He is known for portraying Tim Riggins in the NBC television series Friday Night Lights (2006–2011). He has also worked in films such as X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), Battleship (2012), John Carter (2012), Savages (2012), Lone Survivor (2013), The Grand Seduction (2014), American Assassin (2017), Only The Brave (2017), and 21 Bridges (2019).
Kitsch starred in the second season of the HBO series True Detective (2015) and the television film The Normal Heart (2014), as well as portrayed David Koresh in the Paramount Network miniseries Waco (2018) and a CIA Ground Branch operative in the Amazon Prime Video series The Terminal List (2022).Taylor Kitsch, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.