Benedict Taylor
Biography
Benedict Sean Taylor is a British actor born in Hampstead, London, England, on April 18, 1960. He has five siblings, including three who are adopted. Among his adoptive sisters is Femi Taylor, who played the character Oola in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. His grandfather was writer Camille Honig. His career includes work in the theatre with the Royal Shakespeare Company. His professional credits span both movies and television.
Career overview
Benedict Sean Taylor is a British actor born on April 18, 1960, in Hampstead, London, England, United Kingdom. He is also known by the names Ben Taylor and Benedict Sean Taylor. His career includes work in the theatre with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Taylor has five siblings, three of whom are adopted, including his sister Femi Taylor, who played the character Oola in the film Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. His grandfather was the writer Camille Honig. Throughout his career, Taylor has accumulated known acting credits across various projects in film and television.
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Full Filmography
46 titles- The Watcher in the Woods (2017) as John
- The Hippopotamus (2017) as Chauffeur
- Perfect Life (2010) as Bristor
- Wallander (2008)
- Wimbledon - Official film 2007 (2008) as Narrator
- Notes on a Scandal (2006) as Eddie
- Murder Investigation Team (2003) as Neil Wake
- Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) as Fighter Pilot Bravo 2
- Psychos (1999) as Gavin Davis
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Adventures in the Secret Service (1999) as Prince Sixtus of Bourbon-Parma
- Monk Dawson (1998) as Bobby Winterman
- Sharpe: The Legend (1997) as Lawford
- Sharpe's Regiment (1996) as The Honourable William Lawford
- Sharpe (1993) as Col. William Lawford
- The 10 Percenters (1993)
- The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) as Prince Sixtus of Bourbon-Parma
- Duel of Hearts (1992) as Lord Vane Brecon
- Charles and Diana: Unhappily Ever After (1992) as Prince Andrew
- The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Pieter
- An Actor's Life for Me (1991) as Sebastian Groom
- Vanity Fair (1987) as George Osborne
- A Perfect Spy (1987) as Magnus Pym
- ScreenPlay (1986) as Peter
- Every Time We Say Goodbye (1986) as Peter
- Drums Along Balmoral Drive (1986) as Peter
- Thirteen at Dinner (1985) as Donald Ross
- My Brother Jonathan (1985) as Harold Dakers
- Black Arrow (1985) as Richard
- The Corsican Brothers (1985) as Georges Du Caillaud
- The Bill (1984)
- Mitch (1984) as Barry Stanley
- The Far Pavilions (1984) as Wally
- The Last Days of Pompeii (1984) as Antonius
- The First Olympics: Athens 1896 (1984) as Edwin Flack
- Video Stars (1983) as Max Loom
- A Flame to the Phoenix (1983) as Max Kurowicki
- Beau Geste (1982) as Michael 'Beau' Geste
- Union Castle (1982) as Buckleigh Thaxted
- Bergerac (1981) as Toby Lemaire
- Barriers (1981) as Billy Stanyon
- The Watcher in the Woods (1980) as Mike Fleming
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Nicholas Lillie
- The Other Woman (1976) as Ben
- The Turn of the Screw (1974) as Timothy
- Play for Today (1970) as Ben
- The Laura Marlin Mysteries : Dead Man's Cove 2018 as Uncle Calvin
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What movies or TV shows is Benedict Taylor best known for?
Benedict Taylor is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Hippopotamus (2017), Wallander (2008), Notes on a Scandal (2006), The Lost World (1925).
When and where was Benedict Taylor born?
Benedict Taylor was born on April 18, 1960 in Hampstead, London, England, UK .
How many credits does Benedict Taylor have?
Benedict Taylor has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2017.
What is Benedict Taylor's background in cinema and television?
Benedict Sean Taylor is a British actor born in Hampstead, London, England, on April 18, 1960. He has five siblings, including three who are adopted. Among his adoptive sisters is Femi Taylor, who played the character Oola in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. His grandfather was writer Camille Honig. His career...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Sharpe (1993) as Col. William Lawford — aged about 33
- The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Pieter — aged about 31
- The Far Pavilions (1984) as Wally — aged about 24
- Wallander (2008) — aged about 48
- The Last Days of Pompeii (1984) as Antonius — aged about 24
- Notes on a Scandal (2006) as Eddie — aged about 46
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