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Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Director & actor · born 5 August 1911 · Filley, Nebraska, USA

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.

Where to start: Quo Vadis (1951).

As director 9

As actor 104

TV shows 5

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Robert Taylor movie?

By viewer score, Quo Vadis (1951) at 7.1/10.

What are Robert Taylor’s most popular movies?

Quo Vadis, Ivanhoe, Waterloo Bridge.

How many movies has Robert Taylor made?

113 films on TMDB, 9 as director, 104 as actor.

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