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Taika David Cohen ONZM (born 16 August 1975), known professionally as Taika Waititi(/ˈtaɪkə ˈwaɪtɪti/ TY-kə WY-tee-tee), is a New Zealand filmmaker, actor and comedian. He is known for directing quirky comedy films and has expanded his career as a voice actor and producer on numerous projects. He has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award and a Grammy Award. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2022. His feature films Boy (2010) and Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) have each been the top-grossing New Zealand film. Waititi's 2003 short film Two Cars, One Night earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film. He co-wrote, co-directed and starred in the horror comedy film What We Do in the Shadows (2014) with Jemaine Clement, which was adapted into a television series of the same name in 2019. The series has been nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series. His directing credits include the superhero films Thor: Ragnarok (2017) and Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), as well as the black comedy film Jojo Rabbit (2019), the last of which he also wrote and starred in as an imaginary version of Adolf Hitler. Jojo Rabbit received six Academy Award nominations and won Best Adapted Screenplay. Waititi also earned a Grammy Award for producing the film's soundtrack. In television, Waititi co-created and produced the comedy-drama series Reservation Dogs and directed, produced, and starred in the comedy Our Flag Means Death. In addition to directing an episode of The Mandalorian series, he voiced the character IG-11, for which he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance. Description above from the Wikipedia article Taika Waititi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Taika Waititi
Director
for Director in Brilliantly Mad: The Madeline Kahn Story
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"Brilliantly Mad" chronicles the extraordinary life of Madeline Kahn, a woman whose comedic brilliance lit up both stage and screen. Born in 1942 to immigrant parents in Boston, Madeline's journey to stardom was anything but conventional. Despite early struggles, she discovered her passion for acting and comedy at a young age, eventually honing her skills at esteemed institutions like Juilliard. The film explores Madeline's breakout role in Mel Brooks' classic comedy "Young Frankenstein," where her unforgettable portrayal of Elizabeth earned her widespread acclaim and launched her into the spotlight. From there, she captivated audiences with her scene-stealing performances in iconic films such as "Blazing Saddles" and "Paper Moon," earning nominations for prestigious awards including the Academy Award and Tony Award. But behind the laughter, Madeline grappled with personal challenges, including navigating the complexities of love and relationships in a demanding industry. Her tumultuous romance with fellow actor Gene Wilder adds a poignant layer to the narrative, shedding light on the sacrifices and heartaches that often accompany fame.
