Quick Facts
Born:
1911-08-05
Birthplace:
Filley, Nebraska, USA
Credits:
123 Total Roles
Robert Taylor
Acting
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Biography
Robert Taylor (born Spangler Arlington Brugh; August 5, 1911 – June 8, 1969) was an American film and television actor who was one of the most popular leading men of his time.
Taylor began his career in films in 1934 when he signed with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He won his first leading role the following year in Magnificent Obsession. His popularity increased during the late 1930s and 1940s with appearances in A Yank at Oxford (1938), Waterloo Bridge (1940), and Bataan (1943). During World War II, he served in the United States Naval Air Corps, where he worked as a flight instructor and appeared in instructional films. From 1959 to 1962, he starred in the ABC series The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor. In 1966, he took over hosting duties from his friend Ronald Reagan on the series Death Valley Days.
Taylor was married to actress Barbara Stanwyck from 1939 to 1951. He married actress Ursula Thiess in 1954, and they had two children. A chain smoker, Taylor was diagnosed with lung cancer in October 1968. He died of the disease on June 8, 1969 at the age of 57.
Taylor began his career in films in 1934 when he signed with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He won his first leading role the following year in Magnificent Obsession. His popularity increased during the late 1930s and 1940s with appearances in A Yank at Oxford (1938), Waterloo Bridge (1940), and Bataan (1943). During World War II, he served in the United States Naval Air Corps, where he worked as a flight instructor and appeared in instructional films. From 1959 to 1962, he starred in the ABC series The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor. In 1966, he took over hosting duties from his friend Ronald Reagan on the series Death Valley Days.
Taylor was married to actress Barbara Stanwyck from 1939 to 1951. He married actress Ursula Thiess in 1954, and they had two children. A chain smoker, Taylor was diagnosed with lung cancer in October 1968. He died of the disease on June 8, 1969 at the age of 57.
Known For
Quo Vadis
Marcus Vinicius
Ivanhoe
Wilfred of Ivanhoe
Waterloo Bridge
Roy Cronin
Camille
Armand Duval
Westward the Women
Buck Wyatt
Knights of the Round Table
Lancelot
Party Girl
Tommy Farrell
Return of the Gunfighter
Ben Wyatt
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Real Charlie Chaplin MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2014 | Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1997 | Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1991 | Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1990 | Yellowthread Street TV | Det. Peter Marenta |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II MOVIE | (archive footage) |
| 1972 | Hollywood: The Dream Factory MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1969 | Garbo, by Joan Crawford MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1969 | The Extraordinary Seaman MOVIE | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1968 | Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows MOVIE | Mr. Farriday: The 'In' Group |