William S. Taylor
Biography
William Stephen Taylor is a Canadian film and television actor, musician, and director. Born on August 6, 1947, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, he is also known by the name William Stephen Taylor. His professional work encompasses acting, with fifty-nine known credits recorded in film and television. Additional personal information and media details are cataloged across entertainment database platforms, identifying his professional contributions to the screen and his background in the Canadian entertainment industry.
Career overview
William S. Taylor is a Canadian film and television actor, musician, and director who was born William Stephen Taylor on August 6, 1947. His place of birth is Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, Taylor has accumulated fifty-nine known credits primarily focused on acting. His work spans both television and film projects, establishing his presence as a recognizable Canadian performer.
As a multifaceted artist, Taylor has engaged in various creative pursuits including music and directing alongside his primary acting career. Biographical records from the Movie Database note his extensive involvement in media productions.
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- Family Law (2021) as Lionel
- Pixels (2015) as Navy Secretary
- V (2009) as Val's Father
- Watchmen (2009) as Prison Psychiatrist
- Under the Hood (2009) as William Long
- Black Widower (2009) as Judge Collins
- Hot Rod (2007) as Riot Singer
- Taming Tammy (2007) as Pops
- Supernatural (2005) as Detective
- Scary Movie 3 (2003) as Mr. Meeks
- Willard (2003) as Mr. Garter
- Hellraiser: Hellseeker (2002) as Det. Mike Lange
- Undercover Brother (2002) as Roscoe the Barber
- L.A. Law: The Movie (2002) as Wochuk
- Brother's Keeper (2002) as Fred Tierney
- Smallville (2001) as Mr. Jacobson
- Mindstorm (2001) as Agent Henry
- Romeo Must Die (2000) as Harold
- The Last Stop (2000) as Tim
- Life (1999) as Bagman (as William Taylor)
- Code Name: Jaguar (1999) as President (as Bill Taylor)
- The Silencer (1999) as Detective Keller
- First Wave (1998) as DA Warren Phips
- Sealed with a Kiss (1998) as Roy McCoy
- The Sweetest Gift (1998) as Mr. Wilson
- Joe Torre: Curveballs Along the Way (1997) as Reggie Jackson
- The Jamie Foxx Show (1996) as Detective Art (as William Taylor)
- Downdraft (1996) as Rudy
- The Outer Limits (1995)
- Jake and The Kid (1995) as Clarence 'Big Cat'
- Viper (1994) as Josef Kwame
- Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) as Spider Rider
- Crackerjack (1994) as Morey
- The X-Files (1993) as Gen. Leitch
- Mood Indigo (1993) as Lawton
- Through the Eyes of a Killer (1992) as Barnes
- Palace Guard (1991)
- Omen IV: The Awakening (1991) as Forrest Riggs
- Run (1991) as Halsey
- Payoff (1991) as Stuart
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Dean Trimble
- Booker (1989) as Police Lieutenant
- Neon Rider (1989) as Philip Reid
- The Fly II (1989) as Dr. Trimble
- Dead Bang (1989)
- Beyond the Stars (1989) as Dr. Willis
- The Penthouse (1989) as Michael
- Shoot to Kill (1988) as Police Captain
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Police Officer
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Mr. Miller
- Amazon Women on the Moon (1987) as Gruesome Pirate (segment "Video Pirates")
- Christmas Comes to Willow Creek (1987) as State Trooper
- Spot Marks the X (1986) as Jail Guard
- The Christmas Star (1986) as Gate Guard
- MacGyver (1985) as Martin Farber
- MacGyver (1985) as Captain Frank Walker
- Airwolf (1984) as Lieutenant Walters
- Airwolf (1984) as Price
- The Glitter Dome (1984) as Hand
- Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) as G.I.
- The Hustler of Muscle Beach (1980) as Bill (uncredited)