Taylor Kitsch

Canadian actor and model **Taylor Kitsch**, born April 8, 1981, is best known for his portrayal of Tim Riggins in the NBC television series _Friday Night Lights_ (2006–2011). He has worked in many notable films including _X-Men Origins: Wolverine_ (2009), _Battleship_ (2012), _John Carter_ (2012), and _Savages_ (2012). Kitsch also starred in the second season of the HBO series _True Detective_ and has shown notable performances in television films such as _The Normal Heart_ as well as the Amazon Prime Video series _The Terminal List_. Early in his career, Kitsch moved to New York City in 2002 to pursue modelling with IMG and studying acting. While initially struggling and even being homeless for a time, he eventually relocated to Los Angeles where he modelled for Diesel and Abercrombie & Fitch. His breakout acting role came in 2006 when he was cast in the NBC sports teen drama TV series _Friday Night Lights_. Unfortunately due to a knee injury, Kitsch's early efforts in junior ice hockey were cut short in 2002. Despite those setbacks, he has remained active in the entertainment industry. His work in Peter Berg's film _Lone Survivor_, based on Marcus Luttrell's book, as well as starring roles in _American Assassin_ and _Only the Brave_ have solidified his standings in Hollywood. Kitsch also represented the cult leader David Koresh in the Paramount Channel miniseries _Waco_. In most recent years, he starred in Antoine Fuqua's _The Terminal List_ and is expected to appear as the lead in Neill Blomkamp's _Inferno_. As of today, Kitsch continues to work on unannounced projects that are currently in the pipeline.