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Public records list Alan Taylor as a film director, screenwriter and film producer. Born on January 1, 1965, Alan Taylor is from San Francisco, California, United States. That works out to 61 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes New York University. Awards on record include Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Drama Series (2007), Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (2007) and Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form (2012).
My Take
Alan Taylor's resume reads like a syllabus of modern prestige television. The Sopranos, Sex and the City, Mad Men, Game of Thrones, plus an Emmy and big-studio features like Thor: The Dark World and The Many Saints of Newark. What strikes me is his range as a behind-the-scenes craftsman who elevates whatever room he walks into rather than branding himself. Directors like Taylor are the unsung architects of the golden age of TV. I find that kind of versatile, ego-light professionalism genuinely impressive, and the San Francisco-to-NYU path hints at a sensibility that bridges coasts and registers.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alan Taylor
- Name (Japanese)
- アラン・テイラー
- Reading
- あらん・ていらー
- Born
- January 1, 1965 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
- Origin
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film producer / television director / television producer
2. Background
- University
- New York University
Awards & achievements
- 2007 Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Drama Series
- 2007 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
- 2012 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Alan Taylor born?
Born January 1, 1965 (age 61).
Where is Alan Taylor from?
Alan Taylor is from San Francisco, California, United States.
What does Alan Taylor do?
Alan Taylor works as film director, screenwriter, film producer, television director, television producer.
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