Taron Egerton shot to stardom with his portrayal of Elton John in Dexter Fletcher's 2019 film Rocketman. Unlike Bohemian Rhapsody, the Queen biopic where star Rami Malek lip-synched to Freddie Mercury's original vocal tracks, Egerton sang his own parts, a decision showcased on the Giles Martin-directed soundtrack for Rocketman. The Elton John film was the first time Egerton was identified as a singer. Prior to its release, he was an actor, earning a reputation in England for his roles in Matthew Vaughn's Kingsman films.
Born on November 10, 1989, in Birkenhead, Merseyside, Ta...