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ACTING . Acting . 84 years (deceased) . Sydney - New South Wales - Australia

Rod Taylor_

Sydney - New South Wales - Australia, Australia

"Born — Died "

Born Sydney - New South Wales - Australia
Birthday
84
Lived
49
Credits
Actor
Known For
1.1
Popularity
55 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Actor
Occupations
Stage actor, Screenwriter, Voice actor, Writer, Actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Birthplace
Sydney - New South Wales - Australia, Australia
Nationality
Citizenship
Australia
Languages
English
Children
1 child: Felicia Taylor
Education
Parramatta High School, East Sydney Technical and Fine Arts College
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Popularity
Tier B -- 31,251 Wikipedia views/month

DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Career
Career spanning 55 years (1954-2009)
Birthday twin
Shares a birthday (January 11) with Amanda Peet
Amanda Peet →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 23
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 4 films with Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy →
Year context
Born in 1930 -- Pluto discovered by Clyde Tombaugh; Herbert Hoover was US president
Year 1930 →

DROPTHE GOOD_

18
Notable
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Human Impact
0
Innovation
0
Giving
0
Sustainability
100
Cultural Uplift
75
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Filmography (49)

Inglourious Basterds
Inglourious Basterds
2009 / Film
Film
Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius
Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius
1999 / Film
Film
Point of Betrayal
Point of Betrayal
1995 / Film
Film
Time Machine: The Journey Back
Time Machine: The Journey Back
1993 / Film
Film
Outlaws
Outlaws
1986 / TV
TV Series
Mask of Murder
Mask of Murder
1985 / Film
Film
Marbella
Marbella
1985 / Film
Film
Terror in the Aisles
Terror in the Aisles
1984 / Film
Film
Masquerade
Masquerade
1983 / TV
TV Series
A Time to Die
A Time to Die
1982 / Film
Film

Biography

Rodney Sturt "Rod" Taylor (January 11, 1930 – January 7, 2015) was an Australian-born American actor of film and television. He appeared in over 50 films, including leading roles in The Time Machine, Seven Seas to Calais, The Birds, Sunday in New York, Young Cassidy, Dark of the Sun, The Liquidator, and The Train Robbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Rod Taylor was born on and passed away on at the age of 84.
Where was Rod Taylor born?
Rod Taylor was born in Sydney - New South Wales - Australia.
What movies or shows has Rod Taylor been in?
Rod Taylor has 49 credits in our database. Notable titles include Inglourious Basterds (2009), Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius (1999), Point of Betrayal (1995), Time Machine: The Journey Back (1993), Outlaws (1986).
What is Rod Taylor known for?
Rod Taylor is primarily known as an actor. Rodney Sturt "Rod" Taylor (January 11, 1930 – January 7, 2015) was an Australian-born American actor of film and television. He appeared in over 50…
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