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Born on December 13, 1920, Don Taylor was from Freeport, Pennsylvania, United States. Don Taylor was a film director, screenwriter and film producer. Death is recorded on December 29, 1998, at the age of 78. Education on record includes Pennsylvania State University.
My Take
Don Taylor is one of those classic Hollywood names I find more interesting behind the camera than in front of it. He shows up in genuine touchstones of the 1940s and 1950s, The Naked City, Battleground, Father of the Bride and Stalag 17, then quietly pivots to directing and writing. That second act is what catches my attention; plenty of actors of his era stayed in their lane, but he chose to reinvent himself. The Pennsylvania State University and Pennsylvania roots ground a career that spanned 1920 to 1998, a long run through Hollywood's biggest shifts.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Don Taylor
- Name (Japanese)
- ドン・テイラー
- Reading
- どん・ていらー
- Born
- December 13, 1920 – December 29, 1998
- Origin
- Freeport, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film director / screenwriter / film producer / stage actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Monkey
2. Background
- University
- Pennsylvania State University
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. 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 Don Taylor born?
Don Taylor was born on December 13, 1920.
When did Don Taylor die?
Don Taylor died on December 29, 1998, aged 78.
Where was Don Taylor from?
Don Taylor was from Freeport, Pennsylvania, United States.
What did Don Taylor do?
Don Taylor worked as actor, film director, screenwriter, film producer, stage actor.
Where did Don Taylor study?
Don Taylor attended Pennsylvania State University.
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