Robin Lord Taylor
Biography
Robin Lord Taylor is an American film and television actor and director. He was born on June 4, 1978, in Johnson County, Iowa, USA. He is known for his role as Oswald Cobblepot in the Fox television series Gotham, for which he was cast in February 2014. His performance as Cobblepot received notable critical description, including being called a standout performance of the first episode by Esquire and described by The Wall Street Journal. In addition to his work on television, his film and television credits include appearances in Accepted in 2006, Another Earth in 2011, Would You Rather in 2012, John Wick Chapter 3 Parabellum in 2019, and the series You in 2019.
Career overview
Robin Lord Taylor is an American film and television actor and director. Born on June 4, 1978, in Johnson County, Iowa, United States, he has established a diverse acting career across both film and television.
Among his notable television credits, Taylor was cast as Oswald Cobblepot in the Fox television series Gotham in February 2014. His portrayal of the character earned critical attention, with his performance described by Esquire as a standout of the first episode that was both disarming and multilayered, and by The Wall Street Journal.
In addition to his work on television, Taylor has appeared in a variety of film projects throughout his career. His film credits include roles in Accepted, released in 2006, Another Earth in 2011, and Would You Rather in 2012. He later appeared in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum in 2019, as well as the television series You in the same year. Across his career in the entertainment industry, Taylor has accumulated thirty-six known acting credits in film and television productions.
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38 titles- Ballad of a Hustler (2023)
- Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021) as Sebastian 'Constantine' McClane
- Kevin Can F**K Himself (2021) as Nick Wyndorff
- Skeletons (2021) as Christopher
- Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens (2020) as Walter
- John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019) as Administrator
- The Mandela Effect (2019) as Matt
- Full-Dress (2019) as Noah
- FBI (2018) as Scott Collins
- You (2018) as Will Bettelheim
- Gotham Stories (2016) as Oswald Cobblepot/Penguin
- Moving On (2015) as Nick
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Gotham (2014) as Oswald Cobblepot
- Would You Rather (2013) as Julian
- Cold Comes the Night (2013) as Quincy
- Killing Lincoln (2013) as Sgt Silas Tower Cobb
- Person of Interest (2011) as Ajax
- Billy on the Street (2011) as Self
- Another Earth (2011) as Jeff Williams
- The Melancholy Fantastic (2011) as Dukken (as Robin Taylor)
- The Walking Dead (2010) as Sam
- Step Up 3D (2010) as Punk Kid
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Good Wife (2009) as Brock Dalyndro
- Last Day of Summer (2009) as Jason
- Life on Mars (2008) as Jimmy
- Assassination of a High School President (2008) as Alex Schneider
- August (2008) as Guy Employee
- Accepted (2006) as Abernathy
- Pitch (2006) as Pete
- The House Is Burning (2006) as Phil
- Jesus Children of America (2005) as Mike (as Robin Taylor)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Dylan Fuller
- Law & Order (1990) as Jared Weston
- Law & Order (1990) as Dale
- Law & Order (1990) as Cedric Stuber
- The Long Home as Lipscomb
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robin Lord Taylor best known for?
Robin Lord Taylor is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021), John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019), FBI (2018), You (2018).
When and where was Robin Lord Taylor born?
Robin Lord Taylor was born on June 4, 1978 in Johnson County, Iowa, USA.
How many credits does Robin Lord Taylor have?
Robin Lord Taylor has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2023.
What is Robin Lord Taylor's background in cinema and television?
Robin Lord Taylor is an American film and television actor and director. He was born on June 4, 1978, in Johnson County, Iowa, USA. He is known for his role as Oswald Cobblepot in the Fox television series Gotham, for which he was cast in February 2014. His performance as Cobblepot received notable critical description...