“I used to draw and make plastic figurines and watch 'Wallace and Gromit' films.”

Welsh actor and singer

Taron Egerton is a Welsh actor and singer. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he began on stage before becoming known for his lead role as a spy in the action comedies Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) and Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017). He has also worked in voice roles, including the Sing films from 2016 onward and The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance in 2019. His career spans screen and stage, with much of his recognition tied to energetic, action-led performances and animation work.