Buck Taylor
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 13, 1938 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
- Active Years
- 1954–2025 (72 Years)
- Total Credits
- 80 credits in database
Biography
Buck Taylor is an American actor born on May 13, 1938, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. He is known for his acting credits, with a total of 78 known credits. Taylor's acting career spans various roles, although specific details about his performances are not provided. He is also a watercolor artist, specializing in the American West, and has created posters for several Texas rodeos.
Career overview
Buck Taylor is an American actor known for his work in television. He has appeared in 78 acting credits. Taylor's most notable role is that of a gunsmith-turned-deputy in a long-running television series. This character was a part of the show for eight seasons.
Taylor's work in the television series spanned 113 episodes. The show aired on CBS during the period of 1967 to 1975. The series was a significant part of Taylor's acting career, showcasing his ability to portray a character in a long-running narrative.
Taylor's acting credits extend beyond his work in the television series. He has appeared in a total of 78 acting credits, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
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Full Filmography
80 titles- Buffalo Daze (2025)
- Sod and Stubble (2025)
- Two Sinners and a Mule (2023) as Sheriff Cleetus
- The Contested Plains (2022) as Rufus Brown
- Trading Paint (2019) as Ben
- Yellowstone (2018) as Emmett Walsh
- Hell or High Water (2016) as Old Man
- Indiscretion (2016) as Abe
- Bender (2016) as Sheriff J.E. Stone
- Canyon Trail (2015) as Marshal Trevor Cooper
- Rodeo and Juliet (2015) as Judge Lawrence
- Rectify (2013) as Zeke
- Cowboys & Aliens (2011) as Wes Claiborne
- The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy (2011) as Pete Snyder
- Comanche Moon (2008) as Ben Lily
- When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist' (2008) as Self
- The Mist (2007) as Ambrose Cornell
- Flicka (2006) as Wagner
- The Wendell Baker Story (2005) as Bob Draper
- Hell to Pay (2005) as Dr. Adam Galen
- Miracle at Sage Creek (2005) as Buckskin Charlie
- Truce (2005) as Harry Dodds
- The Trail to Hope Rose (2004) as Parson Brown
- Gods and Generals (2003) as Gen. Maxcy Gregg
- Comanche (2000) as Capt. Myles Keogh
- Jericho (2000) as Pap Doolin
- The Making of Comanche (2000) as Self
- Wild Wild West (1999) as Cross-Eyed Reb
- The Soul Collector (1999) as Charlie
- Hard Time (1998) as Capt. Adam Gunther
- Dallas: J.R. Returns (1996) as Steve Grisham
- Tombstone (1993) as Turkey Creek Jack Johnson
- Gettysburg (1993) as Col. William Gamble
- Payback (1991) as Nick
- Conagher (1991)
- Big Bad John (1990) as Bob Simmons
- Desperado: The Outlaw Wars (1989) as Wes Porter
- Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge (1987) as Newly
- The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory (1987) as Buck Smith
- Timestalkers (1987) as Shaving Cowboy
- Proud Men (1987) as Homer
- T.J. Hooker: Blood Sport (1986) as Off. Phillips
- Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills (1986) as Grey
- Wild Horses (1985) as Cowboy
- Crazy like a Fox (1984) as Blake
- Triumphs of a Man Called Horse (1983) as Sgt. Bridges
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Sam Rand
- Matt Houston (1982) as Renfield
- Dangerous Company (1982) as Petrie
- Cattle Annie and Little Britches (1981) as Dynamite Dick
- The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981) as Robert Edward Gattlin
- Louis L'Amour's The Cherokee Trail (1981) as Laird
- Wild Times (1980) as McBride
- Knots Landing (1979) as Fred Morgan
- The Sacketts (1979) as Reed Carney
- Beartooth (1978)
- Doc Hooker's Bunch (1978) as Mike Lassiter
- Standing Tall (1978) as George Fewster
- Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid (1978) as Joe
- Pony Express Rider (1976) as Bovey Kingman
- The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967) as Poolside Interviewer 2 (uncredited)
- Devil's Angels (1967) as Gage
- The Wild Angels (1966) as Dear John
- And Now Miguel (1966) as Gabriel
- Johnny Shiloh (1965) as Josh
- Ensign Pulver (1964) as Mannion (uncredited)
- The Fugitive (1963) as Jamie
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Gard Hayden
- My Favorite Martian (1963) as Bruce Baker
- The Virginian (1962) as Lem Bliss
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Dancer Smith
- Stoney Burke (1962) as Mule
- My Three Sons (1960) as Howard Sears
- The Rebel (1959) as Gunman
- Wagon Train (1957) as Skeeter Ames
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Eddie
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Leonard Parker
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Newly O'Brian
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Newly
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Josh
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Buck Taylor best known for?
Buck Taylor is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sod and Stubble (2025), Two Sinners and a Mule (2023), Trading Paint (2019), Yellowstone (2018).
When and where was Buck Taylor born?
Buck Taylor was born on May 13, 1938 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States.
How many credits does Buck Taylor have?
Buck Taylor has accumulated over 80 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2025.
What is Buck Taylor's background in cinema and television?
Buck Taylor is an American actor born on May 13, 1938, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. He is known for his acting credits, with a total of 78 known credits. Taylor's acting career spans various roles, although specific details about his performances are not provided. He is also a watercolor artist...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Yellowstone (2018) as Emmett Walsh — aged about 80
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Josh — aged about 16
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Gard Hayden — aged about 25
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Dancer Smith — aged about 24
- Rectify (2013) as Zeke — aged about 75
- Tombstone (1993) as Turkey Creek Jack Johnson — aged about 55
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