Roger Taylor
Acting Born Jul 26, 1949 Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England, UK 145 credits
Biography
Roger Taylor is an English musician and singer. He is best known as the drummer for the rock band Queen. Taylor is recognized for his unique drum sound and has a notable falsetto vocal range. In addition to drumming, he occasionally plays keyboards, guitars, and bass on his own songs. Taylor made a cameo appearance in Queen's biographical film Bohemian Rhapsody. He was born on July 26, 1949, in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England. Taylor has a long career in music, with over 140 known credits.
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Career overview
Roger Taylor is a musician and actor known for his work with the rock band Queen. As an actor, he has appeared in a number of projects. One notable credit is a cameo in the biographical film Bohemian Rhapsody, which was released in 2018. This film is a biographical portrayal of Queen's history.
In addition to his appearance in Bohemian Rhapsody, Roger Taylor has a large number of acting credits. According to available information, he has acted in at least 140 different projects. The majority of these credits are likely to be related to his work with Queen, although specific details are not available.
Roger Taylor's acting career is closely tied to his work as a musician. As a member of Queen, he has been involved in a wide range of projects, including music videos, live performances, and films. His experience as a musician has likely contributed to his ability to appear in a large number of acting roles.
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Career timeline
Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World
60 Songs: BBC Two at 60Queen Rock MontrealQueen: We Are the Champions – The Story of the Greatest Sports Anthem of All TimeAdam Lambert: Out, Loud and Proud
Rock: the originWelcome to the Darkness
Freddie Mercury: The Final ActRhapsody Over LondonRhapsody Over London · Executive ProducerTaylor Hawkins Tribute ConcertABBA V Queen
Count Me InQueen at the BBCDer Echte Freddie Mercury - Die Münchner Jahre
Reunited ApartQueen + Adam Lambert: Tour Watch PartyWe are the Champions - 50 Jahre QueenQueen + Adam Lambert: Fire Fight AustraliaQueen: The Band that Rocked the World
The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert StoryThe Look and Sound of QueenQueen + Adam Lambert - Great Lawn in Central ParkBohemian Rhapsody: Recreating Live AidFreddie Mercury: A Christmas Story
Bohemian Rhapsody · ProducerBohemian Rhapsody · Music ProducerBohemian Rhapsody · SongsFreddie Mercury: The King of Queen
Queen: Rock the WorldQueen : The American DreamBeside Bowie - The Mick Ronson StoryQUEEN - News Of The World [40th Anniversary]
Queen: A Night in BohemiaQueen & Adam Lambert: Rock in Rio (Lisboa)Freedom : La Story de George Michael
Queen: From Rags to RhapsodyQueen and Adam Lambert: Rock in Rio 2015
Queen + Adam Lambert: Rock Big Ben LiveQueen: Will Rock YouDie Helene Fischer Show 2014The Nation's Favourite Queen Song
Queen + Adam Lambert: iHeart Radio Music FestivalWhen Albums Ruled the WorldQueen: Live at the Prince's Trust Rock Gala 2010Roger Taylor - The Lot
Evening UrgantQueen + Adam Lambert: Live in Kyiv, UkraineLondon 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British MusicQueen: Hungarian Rhapsody - Live in Budapest '86Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender
Queen: Days of Our LivesStory Of Queen: Mercury Rising
A Concert by the Lake
Queen + Paul Rodgers: Live in Ukraine
Seven Ages of RockQueen: Rock Montreal & Live AidQueen: Rock Case StudiesQueen: We Are The Champions - Live In EuropeQueen Under Review: 1973-1980
Foo Fighters: Hyde ParkVH1 Rock HonorsQueen: On the Rock TrailQueen: Bohemian Champions - InterviewsFreddie Mercury: A Kind of Magic
Dancing with the Stars · ThanksLive Aid Against All OddsQueen + Paul Rodgers: Return of the ChampionsThe World's Greatest Gigs
Live AidThe Story of Bohemian RhapsodyQueen on Fire: Live at the BowlQueen on Fire: Live at the Bowl · Executive Producer
Queen: Greatest Video Hits 2Pavarotti & Friends for SOS Iraq
American IdolKiller Queen!Queen: Live at the Museum Square AmsterdamParty at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham PalaceQueen - The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 10th Anniversary Documentary
Queen - Heaven
Freddie Mercury: The Untold Story
Queen: Is This The Real Life?Roger Taylor: Live at the Cyberbarn
Parkinson
Classic AlbumsQueen: Made in Heaven · Music
TFI Friday
Queen: Champions of the WorldThe Queen Phenomenon
Full Filmography
145 titles- Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World (2025) as Self
- 60 Songs: BBC Two at 60 (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Queen Rock Montreal (2024) as Roger Taylor (self)
- Queen: We Are the Champions – The Story of the Greatest Sports Anthem of All Time (2024) as Self
- Adam Lambert: Out, Loud and Proud (2024)
- Rock: the origin (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Welcome to the Darkness (2023) as Self
- Freddie Mercury: The Final Act (2022) as Self
- Rhapsody Over London (2022) as Self
- Rhapsody Over London (2022) Executive Producer
- Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert (2022) as Self
- ABBA V Queen (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Count Me In (2021) as Self
- Queen at the BBC (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Der Echte Freddie Mercury - Die Münchner Jahre (2021) as Self
- Reunited Apart (2020) as Self
- Queen + Adam Lambert: Tour Watch Party (2020) as Self
- We are the Champions - 50 Jahre Queen (2020) as Self
- Queen + Adam Lambert: Fire Fight Australia (2020) as Self
- Queen: The Band that Rocked the World (2020) as Self
- Queen + Adam Lambert: Live Around The World (2020) as Self - Drummer
- Die Helene Fischer Show - Meine schönsten Momente (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story (2019) as Self - Drummer Queen
- The Look and Sound of Queen (2019) as Self
- Queen + Adam Lambert - Great Lawn in Central Park (2019) as Self
- Bohemian Rhapsody: Recreating Live Aid (2019) as Self
- Freddie Mercury: A Christmas Story (2019) as Self
- Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) Producer
- Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) Music Producer
- Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) Songs
- Freddie Mercury: The King of Queen (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Queen: Rock the World (2017) as Self - Member Queen
- Queen : The American Dream (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Beside Bowie - The Mick Ronson Story (2017) as Self
- QUEEN - News Of The World [40th Anniversary] (2017) as Self
- Queen: A Night in Bohemia (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Queen & Adam Lambert: Rock in Rio (Lisboa) (2016) as Self
- Freedom : La Story de George Michael (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Queen: From Rags to Rhapsody (2015) as Self - Queen
- Queen and Adam Lambert: Rock in Rio 2015 (2015) as Self - Drums
- Queen + Adam Lambert: Rock Big Ben Live (2014) as Self - Drums
- Queen: Will Rock You (2014) as Self
- Die Helene Fischer Show 2014 (2014) as Self
- The Nation's Favourite Queen Song (2014) as Self
- Queen + Adam Lambert: iHeart Radio Music Festival (2013) as Self
- When Albums Ruled the World (2013) as Self
- Queen: Live at the Prince's Trust Rock Gala 2010 (2013) as Self
- Roger Taylor - The Lot (2013)
- Evening Urgant (2012) as Self
- Queen + Adam Lambert: Live in Kyiv, Ukraine (2012) as Self
- London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music (2012) as Self
- Queen: Hungarian Rhapsody - Live in Budapest '86 (2012) as Self
- Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender (2012) as Self
- Angry Birds join Freddie For A Day! (2012) Songs
- Queen: A Magic Year (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Queen: Days of Our Lives (2011) as Self
- Story Of Queen: Mercury Rising (2011) as Self - Queen (uncredited)
- A Concert by the Lake (2010) as Self
- Queen + Paul Rodgers: Live in Ukraine (2009) as Self
- Seven Ages of Rock (2007) as Self
- Queen: Rock Montreal & Live Aid (2007)
- Queen: Rock Case Studies (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Queen: We Are The Champions - Live In Europe (2007)
- Queen Under Review: 1973-1980 (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Marc Bolan: The Final Word (2007)
- Foo Fighters: Hyde Park (2006) as Self - Guest
- VH1 Rock Honors (2006) as Self
- Queen: On the Rock Trail (2006) as Self
- Queen: Bohemian Champions - Interviews (2006) as Self
- Freddie Mercury: A Kind of Magic (2006) as Self
- Queen: Music Video Box Documentary (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- The Very Best of Freddie Mercury and Queen (2006) as Self
- Classic Albums: Queen - The Making of A Night at the Opera (2006) as Self
- Queen + Paul Rodgers: Super Live In Japan (2006) as Self
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) Thanks
- Live Aid Against All Odds (2005) as Self
- Queen + Paul Rodgers: Return of the Champions (2005) as Self - Drums, Vocals
- The World's Greatest Gigs (2005)
- Live Aid (2004) as Self
- The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody (2004) as Self
- Queen on Fire: Live at the Bowl (2004) as Self (Vocals / Drums)
- Queen on Fire: Live at the Bowl (2004) Executive Producer
- Queen: Greatest Video Hits 2 (2003) as Self - Queen
- Pavarotti & Friends for SOS Iraq (2003) as Self - Performer
- American Idol (2002) as Self
- Killer Queen! (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- Queen: Live at the Museum Square Amsterdam (2002) as Self
- Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace (2002) as Self - Performer
- Queen - The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 10th Anniversary Documentary (2002) as Self
- Queen: Greatest Video Hits (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- Inside the Rhapsody (2002) as Self
- Queen - Heaven (2001) as Self
- Freddie Mercury: The Untold Story (2000) as Self
- Queen: Is This The Real Life? (1999) as Self
- Roger Taylor: Live at the Cyberbarn (1999)
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self
- Queen: Made in Heaven (1997) Music
- TFI Friday (1996)
- Queen: Champions of the World (1995) as Self
- The Queen Phenomenon (1995) as Self
- The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994 (1994) as Self
- The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert (1992) as Self
- Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica (1992) as Self
- Queen - We Are The Champions - Final Live In Japan 1985 (1992) as Self
- Queen: Greatest Flix II (1991) as Self (archive footage)
- Queen: Greatest Flix I and II (1991) as Self (archive footage)
- Queen: Days of Our Lives (1991) as Self
- Hard 'N Heavy Volume 3 (1989) as Self
- Queen : Rare Live – A Concert Through Time and Space (1989) as Self (archive footage)
- Queen: Magic Years - A Visual Anthology (1987) as Self
- Queen: The Magic Years vol. 1 (1987) as Self
- Queen: The Magic Years vol. 2 (1987) as Self
- Queen: The Magic Years vol. 3 (1987) as Self
- Highlander (1986) Songs
- Queen: Live at Wembley Stadium (1986) as Drums
- Queen: Live in Japan 1982 (1986) as Self
- Live Aid (1985) as Self
- An Audience with Billy Connolly (1985) as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
- Queen: Live Aid (1985) as Drums, Vocals
- Queen: Live In Rio (1985) as Self - Vocal, Drums
- Red Hot Rock (1984) as Self - Queen Drummer
- The Man Who Saved the World (1982) Music
- We Will Rock You (1982) as Self
- We Will Rock You (1982) Songs
- QUEEN - The Hot Space Box (1982) as Self
- Queen: Live in Argentina (1981) as Self
- Concerts for the People of Kampuchea (1981) as Self
- Queen: Greatest Flix (1981) as Self (archive footage)
- Flash Gordon (1980) Music
- The Queen Special (1980) as Self
- Queen: Live in Tokyo (1979) as Self
- Live Killers (1979) as Self - Drums
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- Young Music Show (1978)
- Queen: Live at Earl's Court Arena (1977) as Self
- Queen: Definitive Houston (1977) as Self
- Queen: An Evening At The Concert Hall (1977) as Self
- Queen: Live in Hyde Park (1976) as Self
- Numéro un (1975) as Self - Queen
- Queen: A Night at the Odeon (1975) as Self - Drums
- Queen: Live at the Rainbow '74 (1974) as Self
- Queen: Queen I (1973)
- Eurovision Song Contest (1956) as Self - Interval Act
- NHK Kōhaku Uta-Gassen (1951) as Queem + Adam Lambert
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Roger Taylor best known for?
Roger Taylor is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World (2025), Bohemian Rhapsody (2018), Bohemian Rhapsody (2018), Bohemian Rhapsody (2018).
When and where was Roger Taylor born?
Roger Taylor was born on July 26, 1949 in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England, UK.
How many credits does Roger Taylor have?
Roger Taylor has accumulated over 145 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2025.
What is Roger Taylor's background in cinema and television?
Roger Taylor is an English musician and singer. He is best known as the drummer for the rock band Queen. Taylor is recognized for his unique drum sound and has a notable falsetto vocal range. In addition to drumming, he occasionally plays keyboards, guitars, and bass on his own songs. Taylor made a cameo appearance in ...
Roger Taylor by the numbers
145credits
131films
14TV series
1951–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- An Audience with Billy Connolly (1985) as Self - Audience Member (uncredited) — aged about 35
- Queen: Champions of the World (1995) as Self — aged about 45
- NHK Kōhaku Uta-Gassen (1951) as Queem + Adam Lambert — aged about 1
- Live Aid (1985) as Self — aged about 35
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self — aged about 47
- Eurovision Song Contest (1956) as Self - Interval Act — aged about 6
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