Jay Taylor
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 16, 1983 in Bromley, Kent, England, UK
- Active Years
- 2007–2024 (18 Years)
- Total Credits
- 15 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Jay Taylor (also James "Jay" Taylor).
Born: 16 October 1983.
Place of Birth: Bromley, Kent, England, UK.
Nationality/Profession: English actor, director, and writer.
Known for: Role of Marcus in the 2008 British thriller film Donkey Punch.
Other roles: Voiced the character Reyn in Xenoblade Chronicles.
Family: Father was a BBC assistant director and producer.
Background: Spent time on television and film locations around the UK from an early age.
Jay Taylor, also known as James Jay Taylor, is an English actor, director, and writer born on October 16, 1983, in Bromley, Kent, England. He is best known for his role as Marcus in the 2008 British thriller film Donkey Punch. Additionally, he provided the voice for the character Reyn in Xenoblade Chronicles. Growing up with a father who served as a BBC assistant director and producer, Taylor spent significant time on television and film locations throughout the United Kingdom from an early age. After graduating from secondary school, he intended to apply to drama schools for professional training. His professional work spans film, television, and stage.
*Jay Taylor, also known as James Jay Taylor, is an English actor, director, and writer born on October 16, 1983, in Bromley, Kent, England. He is best known for his role as Marcus in the 2008 British thriller film Donkey Punch. Additionally, he provided the voice for the character Reyn in Xenoblade Chronicles. Growing up with a father who served as a
Career overview
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Source [1]: Jay Taylor, born October 16, 1983. Male. Place of birth: Bromley, Kent, England, UK. Known for acting. 15 known credits.
Source [2]: English actor. Born 16 October 1983. Best known for role of Marcus in 2008 British Thriller film Donkey Punch. Voiced character Reyn in Xenoblade Chronicles.
Source [3]: Actor in Donkey Punch. Born in Bromley, Kent in 1983. Father was a BBC assistant director & producer. Spent time on film/TV locations in the UK from an early age. Applied to drama schools after secondary school.
Source [4]: English actor. Best known for role of Marcus in 2008 British Thriller film Donkey Punch.
Source [5]: Mentions Broadway/Off-Broadway/touring credits (no specific titles provided).
Source [6]: James "Jay" Taylor. English actor, director, and writer. Portrayed Marcus in 2008 thriller Donkey Punch.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Jay Taylor, born James Taylor, is an English actor, director, and writer. He was born on October 16, 1983, in Bromley, Kent, England. His father worked as a BBC assistant director and producer, which led Taylor to spend significant time on television and film locations throughout the United Kingdom from an early age. Following his graduation from secondary school, he sought to train as an actor by applying to drama schools.
Paragraph 2: Career Highlights.
Taylor is best known for his performance as Marcus in the 2008 British thriller film Donkey Punch. His professional work includes voice acting, specifically portraying the character Reyn in Xenoblade Chronicles. His credits span various media, including film, television, and stage. He has 15 known acting credits listed on The Movie Database.
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"Jay Taylor, born James Taylor, is an English actor, director, and writer. He was born on October 16, 1983, in Bromley, Kent, England. His father worked as a BBC assistant director and producer, which led Taylor to spend significant time on television and film locations throughout the United Kingdom from an early age. Following his graduation from secondary school, he sought to train as an actor by applying to drama schools.
Taylor is best known for his performance as Marcus in the 2008 British thriller film Donkey Punch. His professional work includes voice acting, specifically portraying the character Reyn in Xenoblade Chronicles. His credits span various media, including film, television, and stage. He has 15 known acting credits listed on The Movie Database."
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Jay Taylor, professionally known as James “Jay”
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
15 titles- OK/NOTOK (2024) as Zane
- Broken Bird (2024) as Mark
- Evie (2023) as Tony
- Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022) as DI Jack Stagg
- Wolf Manor (2022) as Steve
- Manhunt (2019) as Chris Saunders
- Inanimate (2018) as Patrick (voice)
- Prime Suspect 1973 (2017) as David Bentley
- Father Brown (2013) as George Kavanagh
- Is our weather getting worse? (2012) as Narrator (voice)
- Silk (2011) as Dean Trent
- Blooded (2011) as Activist
- Misfits (2009) as Mark
- Donkey Punch (2008) as Marcus
- Daphne (2007) as Evan Davies - Actor, 'September Tide'
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jay Taylor best known for?
Jay Taylor is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022), Housefull 2 (2012), Father Brown (2013), Silk (2011).
When and where was Jay Taylor born?
Jay Taylor was born on October 16, 1983 in Bromley, Kent, England, UK.
How many credits does Jay Taylor have?
Jay Taylor has accumulated over 15 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2007 to 2024.
What is Jay Taylor's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Jay Taylor (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.). Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text. No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). No preamble, no JSON, no surround...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Father Brown (2013) as George Kavanagh — aged about 29
- Misfits (2009) as Mark — aged about 25
- Silk (2011) as Dean Trent — aged about 27
- Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022) as DI Jack Stagg — aged about 38
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