Taron Egerton Opens Up About Estrangement from Father and Mentorship from Colin Firth
Taron Egerton, the Welsh actor famed for portraying Gary 'Eggsy' Unwin in the Kingsman franchise, opened up about his strained relationship with his father during an episode of the Armchair Expert podcast hosted by Dax Shepard. He revealed that they have not communicated for several years, likening it to 'pushing the ejector seat' on their bond, although he still harbors love for him. At 36, Egerton, originally from Birkenhead, relocated to Wales with his mother Christine following their divorce. He reminisced about his childhood in Anglesey and Aberystwyth. Additionally, he shared insights on working with director Matthew Vaughn and co-star Colin Firth, whom he regards as a 'fatherly figure,' and expressed a desire for another Kingsman film, along with mentioning his performances in Sing (2016) and Rocketman (2019).
Key facts
- Taron Egerton revealed estrangement from his father on the Armchair Expert podcast.
- He said he hasn't spoken to his father for several years and 'pushed the ejector seat' on the relationship.
- Egerton was born in Birkenhead and moved to Wales with his mother after his parents divorced when he was two.
- He was raised in Anglesey and Aberystwyth, Ceredigion.
- His mother Christine worked in social services; his father David ran a bed-and-breakfast near Liverpool.
- He lived in Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch on Anglesey from age two to 12.
- Colin Firth was a 'fatherly figure' to Egerton during the Kingsman films.
- Director Matthew Vaughn threatened to send Egerton home due to his partying during filming.
- Egerton voiced Johnny the gorilla in Sing (2016) and played Elton John in Rocketman (2019).
- He would love to make another Kingsman installment.
Entities
Artists
- Taron Egerton
- Colin Firth
- Matthew Vaughn
- Elton John
- Dax Shepard
- Michael Sheen
- Charlotte Church
Institutions
- BBC
- Armchair Expert
Locations
- Birkenhead
- Wales
- Anglesey
- Aberystwyth
- Ceredigion
- Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
- Liverpool