Taz Skylar, also known as Taz Yassin, is a British actor, writer, director, and producer currently in the news for his role as Sanji in the Netflix adaptation of the anime One Piece. He has earlier given spectacular performances in movies and shows but is famously known for his work in theater.
Early Life
Taz was born on December 5th, 1995, in the Canary Islands to his parents, Hassan Yassin and Gwen Skylar. He was born into a family of mixed ethnicity, as his father is an Arab while his mother is British. It seems he is the only child in the family because he doesn’t share details about his family and background. Taz has not shared much about his education and qualifications, but he is believed to be a high school graduate from a local school in his hometown. He has not shared anything about having attended any college.
Taz Skylar Career
Taz started his career as a theater actor in the UK, where he became part of several theatrical productions like Hamlet, Young Vic, and Warhead, among many. He performed the play Warhead at the Park Theatre, for which he also participated as a writer. He then ventured into the television and film industry in 2019 and got his first-ever role in the movie The Kill Team in the role of Sergeant Dawes, following which he appeared in another film titled Lie Low. The next year, in 2020, he appeared in the crime drama film Villain in the role of Jason.
Recently this year, he also starred in the film Boiling Point in the role of Billy. In 2021, he was announced in the role of Sanji, the cook of the Straw Hat Pirates, for the upcoming Netflix adaptation of the famous anime series One Piece. The series is produced by Tomorrow Studios. The fans highly appreciate the casting for the show and are looking forward to watching Taz as Sanji. He is working on appearing in other shows and movies like The Deal and Extinction in the upcoming years.
Social Media
Taz Skylar is active on social media, especially on Instagram, where his official handle is @taz_skylar. He has over 1.8 million followers, and he often shares photos from his acting projects, training sessions, travel, and behind-the-scenes moments from the Netflix series One Piece. His posts usually receive tens of thousands of likes and hundreds of comments, showing strong engagement from fans around the world.
He occasionally interacts with fans through stories and posts related to fitness, cooking, and stunt training for his role as Sanji. Although Instagram is his main platform, he keeps his online presence fairly focused on professional updates and does not share much about his private life.
Taz Skylar Biography |
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| Real Name | Taz Skylar |
| Birth Date | December 5, 1995 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 30 Years |
| Birthplace | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain |
| Nationality | British |
| Profession | Actor, Writer, Producer |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Sagittarius |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches—6′ 0”—in centimeters—183 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms—75 kg—in Pounds—165 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 10 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Family |
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| Father | Hassan Yassin |
| Mother | Gwen Yassin |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
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| School | – |
| College | – |
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| Marital Status | Single |
| Affair | No |
| Who is his girlfriend? | None |
Personal Life
Taz Skylar has kept his personal life very private, and there is no publicly confirmed information about him having a girlfriend. The actor, who became widely known for playing Sanji in the Netflix series One Piece, rarely discusses his relationships in interviews or on social media. He has mentioned in the past that he once had a serious girlfriend from the Philippines, but he did not reveal her name or many details about the relationship. Some fans have speculated about a possible romance between him and his co-star Emily Rudd, but there has never been any confirmation, and they appear to simply share a friendly working relationship. As a result, Taz Skylar is generally believed to be single and focused mainly on his acting career.
Taz Skylar Net Worth
Years of working in the theater and film industry have enabled Taz Skylar to create a generous wealth, and he has earned handsome earnings over the years through his acting career. His net worth as of 2026 is estimated to be around $4 million.
Trivia
- Taz Skylar is highly adventurous and often shares videos and pictures of skydiving, trips, bouldering sessions surfing, etc.
- He won the 2020 Oliver Award for his performance in the play Warhead.
- The fans of One Piece wish to see Taz with long hair and curly eyebrows like the characters in manga and anime.
- Skylar has also worked as a director, writer, and producer for the series The Reserves and the short film Multi-Facial.
- He received the People’s Choice Award for Best Motion Picture at the IndieFlick Short Film Festival.
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