Does the name Remy LeBeau ring a bell? Or maybe Gambit sounds more familiar? Yes, Taylor Kitsch played this role when he was cast in the 2009 X-Men Origins: Wolverine. His other equally memorable performances include roles in Battleship, John Carter, Savages and Lone Survivor.
Image Credit: Eva RinaldiSo what is Taylor Kitsch net worth in 2018? What are Taylor Kitsch’s salary/earnings? Read on…
This 36-year-old celebrity was born on the eighth of April 1981 in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. His parents Drew and Susan separated when he was one. Together with his two older brothers, Brody and Daman, Taylor Kitsch grew up in a mobile home park. He also has two younger half-sisters on his mother’s side.
Taylor Kitsch was an avid ice hockey player since he was three. He played junior ice hockey for the Langley Hornets before a knee injury cut short his career. He attended University of Lethbridge and took nutrition and economics courses for a year. In 2002, Kitsch moved to New York for a modeling job with IMG. Though he was homeless at some point, he still persevered. He became a nutritionist and a personal trainer while taking acting classes on the side. Kitsch moved to Los Angeles in 2004 to model for Abercrombie & Fitch and Diesel. He was featured in the coffee table book of photographer John Russo called About Face.
The rise of Taylor Kitsch’s career began in the drama series, Friday Night Lights in 2006. He was cast as Tim Riggins, a role he played for five seasons. The series was well received with more than 7.7 million viewers. He also appeared in The Covenant, The Normal Heart and True Detective. In the upcoming series Waco, he will play the role of David Koresh. Kitsch was featured in several films including The Bang Bang Club, John Tucker Must Die, Snakes on a Plane, The Grand Seduction, Bling, American Assassin and Only the Brave.
The success of Taylor Kitsch stems from his determination to rise against all odds. From being homeless to being able to buy 3.64 acres of land in Lake Austin Texas, he has come a long way.
In all, we estimate Taylor Kitsch net worth in 2018 at $12 million.