Taylor Nichols
Biography
Cecil Taylor Nichols (born March 3, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan) is an American male actor. He is noted for his work in Whit Stillman’s films Metropolitan, Barcelona and The Last Days of Disco, where he portrayed insecure, stuttering sidekicks opposite Chris Eigeman. Nichols also appeared in the independent film The Next Step (1997) and served as an associate producer on that project. In addition, he has been associated with the films Any Day Now, Babylon and Zelenáč. He is sometimes credited as Cecil Taylor Nichols and has accumulated dozens of screen credits.
Career overview
Taylor Nichols was born on March 3, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan, United States. He is an American actor who has worked extensively in film and television, accumulating more than eighty credited performances according to the Movie Database. Nichols first gained notable attention through his collaborations with director Whit Stillman, appearing in the films Metropolitan, Barcelona and The Last Days of Disco. In those movies his characters were portrayed as insecure, stuttering sidekicks to the more outgoing figures played by Chris Eigeman.
In addition to the Stillman titles, Nichols has been cited by a Czech film reference as having achieved recognition for his work in Any Day Now, Babylon and Zelenáč. He also took on a minor acting role in the independent feature The Next Step, released in 1997, and served as an associate producer on that project. Throughout his career he has been credited under both Taylor Nichols and Cecil Taylor Nichols, reflecting the variations used in different listings.
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87 titles- Tracker (2024) as Lawrence Koontz
- City of Love (2023) as Ted Larsson
- Babylon (2022) as Wealthy Man
- Roar (2022) as Stan
- Rise (2022) as John Hammond
- Silent Night in Algona (2022)
- The Dinner Parting (2022) as Dr. Rubenstein
- Bestseller (2022) as Agent Hayes
- Beauty, Brains, and Personality (2021) as Dr. Neil Stroman
- Perry Mason (2020) as Elder Eric Seidel
- PEN15 (2019) as Curtis Kone
- 1BR (2019) as Jerry
- The Rookie (2018) as Matt Christian
- Dirty John (2018) as Public Defender
- Chappaquiddick (2018) as Ted Sorensen
- 40 Nights (2016)
- Minority Report (2015) as Dr. Gage
- Godzilla (2014) as Military Analyst
- Blue (2012) as Bill
- Damsels in Distress (2012) as Professor Black
- Possessions (2012) as Father Porter
- Hide Away (2011) as The Boss
- The Walking Dead (2010) as Jeremiah
- The Defenders (2010) as Kasso
- Case 219 (2010) as Richard Ewing
- Modern Family (2009) as Mr. Plympton
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Chad Brunson
- Trauma (2009)
- The Mentalist (2008) as Alex Mildray
- Eleventh Hour (2008) as Dr. Thomas Lowenthal
- The Air I Breathe (2007) as Sorrow's Father
- Friday Night Lights (2006) as Kevin
- Jericho (2006) as Norman Perry
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Rick Humphrey
- Criminal Minds (2005) as William Reid
- Bones (2005) as Thomas Hemingway
- Prison Break (2005) as Erik Stammel
- Medium (2005) as Paul Downey
- Age of Kali (2005) as Tom Watson
- Medical Investigation (2004) as Raymond
- NCIS (2003) as Hank Galvaston
- Las Vegas (2003) as Dr. Wilson
- The Handler (2003)
- Monk (2002) as Steven Connelly
- Without a Trace (2002) as Tom Wilkins
- 24 (2001) as Burke
- According to Jim (2001) as Lloyd
- The Division (2001) as Charles Brinkmeyer
- The Guardian (2001) as Alex Kaller
- The Mind of the Married Man (2001) as Doug Nelson
- Jurassic Park III (2001) as Mark
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Kevin Greer
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Guy Davis
- Boiler Room (2000) as Harry Reynard
- Judging Amy (1999) as Dr. Tracy Carroll
- The Sex Monster (1999) as Billy
- Born Bad (1999)
- Evolution's Child (1999)
- Becker (1998) as Marty
- The Last Days of Disco (1998) as Charlie / Ted Boynton
- Gideon (1998) as Dr. Richard Willows
- The Practice (1997) as Father Tom Dugan
- The Next Step (1997) as Peter
- Cadillac (1997) as Todd
- Norma Jean & Marilyn (1996) as Fred Karger
- Too Soon For Jeff (1996) as Steve
- NewsRadio (1995) as Glenn
- Congo (1995) as Jeffrey Weems
- The American President (1995) as Stu
- Serpent's Lair (1995) as Paul Douglas
- Headless Body in Topless Bar (1995) as Danny
- ER (1994) as Mr. Adams
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Gary Slater
- Barcelona (1994) as Ted Boynton
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) as General Custer
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Robbie
- Man of the People (1991) as Richard Lawrence
- Wings (1990) as Russell Greaney
- Metropolitan (1990) as Charlie Black
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Drew Finley
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as George Erwin
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Mark Mitchell
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Ted Fraley
- American Playhouse (1982) as Charlie Black
- Goldmine as Nate
- Purgatory
- Pen15 as Curtis Kone
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What movies or TV shows is Taylor Nichols best known for?
Taylor Nichols is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tracker (2024), Babylon (2022), Roar (2022), Rise (2022).
When and where was Taylor Nichols born?
Taylor Nichols was born on March 3, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan, USA.
How many credits does Taylor Nichols have?
Taylor Nichols has accumulated over 87 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2024.
What is Taylor Nichols's background in cinema and television?
Cecil Taylor Nichols (born March 3, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan) is an American male actor. He is noted for his work in Whit Stillman’s films Metropolitan, Barcelona and The Last Days of Disco, where he portrayed insecure, stuttering sidekicks opposite Chris Eigeman. Nichols also appeared in the independent film The Next...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Rookie (2018) as Matt Christian — aged about 59
- The Mentalist (2008) as Alex Mildray — aged about 49
- PEN15 (2019) as Curtis Kone — aged about 60
- Criminal Minds (2005) as William Reid — aged about 46
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Rick Humphrey — aged about 46
- Bones (2005) as Thomas Hemingway — aged about 46
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