Taylor Kitsch was born to Susan and Drew Kitsch in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. His parents separated when he was one year old, and he and his two older brothers, Brody and Daman, were raised by their mother in a mobile home park.

He also has two younger maternal half-sisters. Kitsch lived in Port Moody and Anmore. He attended Gleneagle Secondary School in Coquitlam.

Their son, Taylor Kitsch is a Canadian actor and model. Kitsch was born in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, on April 8, 1981. He grew up in Vancouver and played ice hockey in high school.

After graduating from high school, Kitsch moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting. He studied acting with Sheila Grey and appeared in several television commercials.

He is best known for his roles in the television series Friday Night Lights (2006–2011) and the films X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), Battleship (2012), John Carter (2012), Savages (2012), Lone Survivor (2013), American Assassin (2017) and The Terminal List (2022).

After Friday Night Lights, Kitsch starred in a number of films, including X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Battleship, John Carter, Savages, Lone Survivor, The Grand Seduction, American Assassin, Only The Brave, 21 Bridges, and The Terminal List.

Kitsch is a talented actor who has starred in a number of successful films and television shows. He is known for his good looks and his ability to play a variety of roles. Kitsch is a rising star in Hollywood and he is sure to continue to be successful in the years to come.