James Taylor
Biography
James Vernon Taylor was born on March 12, 1948, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. He is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is recognized as a six-time Grammy Award winner and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. Taylor is noted as one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold over 100 million records worldwide. Within the context of film and television database records, he has 81 known acting credits. His self-titled album, James Taylor, was released on December 6, 1968, marking the first recording by a non-British artist released by Apple Records and serving as his only release on that label.
Career overview
James Vernon Taylor is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 12, 1948. He is recognized as a six-time Grammy Award winner and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the year 2000. Having sold more than 100 million records worldwide, Taylor is noted as one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
In his musical career, his self-titled album James Taylor was released on December 6, 1968. This release marked the first recording by a non-British artist to be issued by Apple Records, and it served as Taylor's only release with that label. Additionally, biographical records note that he began composing in 1964 while staying in a psychiatric hospital, and subsequently departed in 1966.
Within the database records for his screen work, James Taylor holds eighty-one known credits in the acting category. His profile reflects a content score of one hundred, documenting his personal information including his male gender, birth date, and birthplace in the United States.
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88 titles- Joni Mitchell: Blue (2025) as Self (Guitar)
- Song to Woody: Greenwich Village, The Folk Revival, and Bob Dylan (2024) Music
- Joni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns (2024) as Self
- American Symphony (2023) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Carole King and her Songs at the BBC (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Joni Mitchell - The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song (2023) as Self
- Immediate Family (2022) as Self
- 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name (2022) as Self
- Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On (2019) as Self
- Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration (2019) as Self
- 95th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting (2017) as Self - Performer
- Russell Howard & Mum: Globetrotters (2016) Executive Producer
- Carole King: Natural Woman (2016) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- A MusiCares Tribute to Carole King (2015) as Self
- James Taylor | Austin City Limits Festival (2015) as Self - Vocals, Guitar
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest/Musical Guest
- Tanglewood 75th Anniversary Celebration (2013) as Himself
- A MusiCares Tribute To Paul McCartney (2012) as Self
- Mr. Sunshine (2011) as Billy
- A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young (2011) as Self
- Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days (2010) as Self (uncredited) (archive footage)
- Carole King & James Taylor | Live at the Troubadour (2010) as Self
- Funny People (2009) as James Taylor
- We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial (2009) as Self
- The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (2009) as Self
- Neil Young: Don't Be Denied (2009) as Himself
- Alison Krauss | A Hundred Miles Or More (2008) as Self
- James Taylor | One Man Band (2007) as Self
- Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic (2007) as Self
- Paul Simon and Friends | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song (2007) as Self
- Make it Three Yards: A Conversation with James Taylor (2007) as Self
- Geared-Up (2006)
- James Taylor: Squibnocket (2006) as Vocals
- A MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute Honoring James Taylor (2006) as Self
- The Colbert Report (2005)
- VH1 Storytellers (2005) as Self
- History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony (2005) as Self
- Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest/Musical Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles (2003) as Self - Interviewee
- Joni Mitchell: Woman of Heart and Mind (2003) as Self
- James Taylor Pull Over (2003) as Himself
- An All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell (2000) as Self
- Appalachian Journey Live In Concert (2000) as Self
- The West Wing (1999) as James Taylor
- The Early Show (1999) as Self
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- James Taylor - Live at the Beacon Theatre (1998) as Vocals
- Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998) as Self
- Transatlantic Sessions (1995) as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! (1990) as Self (archive footage)
- The Simpsons (1989) as James Taylor (voice)
- This Morning (1988) as Self
- Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie (1988) as Self
- Morons from Outer Space (1985) as Minister
- American Playhouse (1982) as Trucker
- Working (1982) as Trucker
- Working (1982) Lyricist
- Working (1982) Songs
- Solid Gold (1980) as Self
- No Nukes (1980) as Self
- James Taylor in Concert (1979) as Self
- James Taylor in Concert: Live at Blossom Music Center (1979)
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Badlands (1974) Theme Song Performance
- Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) as The Driver
- James Taylor in Concert - BBC Studios (1971) as Singer
- James Taylor Sings James Taylor (1970) as Self
- The Johnny Cash Show (1969) as Self
- Bobbie Gentry (1968) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self (archive footage)
- Today (1952) as Self
- Your Time Starts Now Executive Producer
- James Taylor: [2015] Guitare Center Sessions
- James Taylor Live in Italy
- James Taylor Nice Jazz Festival as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Taylor best known for?
James Taylor is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Elysium (2013), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015).
When and where was James Taylor born?
James Taylor was born on March 12, 1948 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
How many credits does James Taylor have?
James Taylor has accumulated over 88 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2025.
What is James Taylor's background in cinema and television?
James Vernon Taylor was born on March 12, 1948, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. He is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is recognized as a six-time Grammy Award winner and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. Taylor is noted as one of the best-selling music artists of all tim...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The West Wing (1999) as James Taylor — aged about 51
- The Simpsons (1989) as James Taylor (voice) — aged about 41
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 14
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 14
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 45
- The Colbert Report (2005) — aged about 57
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