Robert Taylor (actor)Robert Taylor (August 5, 1911-June 8, 1969), was an American actor. Born Spanger Arlington Brough in Filley, Nebraska, he made his first film appearance in 1934. In his early career, he was known as "the man with the perfect profile". One of his first major films was Camille (1936), in which he played opposite Greta Garbo. In later life, he made many television appearances, notably in the 1959 series, The Detectives starring Robert Taylor. In 1947 Taylor testified before the House of Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) as a "friendly witness", claiming that he had appeared in the film Song of Russia against his better judgement. He went on to claim that the script by Richard Collins and Paul Jarrico and a song in the movie written by Yip Harburg, were pro-Communist. Taylor also provided evidence against actor Howard Da Silva. He is quoted as saying: "I can name a few who seem to sort of disrupt things once in a while. Whether or not they are Communists I don't know. One chap we have currently, I think is Howard Da Silva. He always seems to have something to say at the wrong time." His first wife was the actress Barbara Stanwyck; their marriage lasted from 1939 to 1951. His second wife was Ursula Thiess, 2 children. Taylor died of lung cancer and was interred in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, in Glendale, California. Other films
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Taylor died of lung cancer and was interred in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, in Glendale, California. In October 2004, he was appointed artistic director of the Sheffield Theatres, succeeding Michael Grandage. His second wife was Ursula Thiess, 2 children. He is also much sought-after as a narrator of television documentaries. His first wife was the actress Barbara Stanwyck; their marriage lasted from 1939 to 1951. Sam West appears frequently on the stage, and has made a speciality of appearing in concert recitals: he performed the spoken lines from Shakespeare's Henry V, at the Last Night of the Proms in 2002. He always seems to have something to say at the wrong time.". In the 2001 film, Iris, Sam West played the young Maurice, and his father, Timothy West, the older Maurice. One chap we have currently, I think is Howard Da Silva. He studied English Literature at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, but was always destined for an acting career. Whether or not they are Communists I don't know. Samuel West, sometimes billed as Sam West, (born June 19, 1966) is a British actor, the son of Prunella Scales and Timothy West. He is quoted as saying: "I can name a few who seem to sort of disrupt things once in a while. Taylor also provided evidence against actor Howard Da Silva. He went on to claim that the script by Richard Collins and Paul Jarrico and a song in the movie written by Yip Harburg, were pro-Communist. In 1947 Taylor testified before the House of Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) as a "friendly witness", claiming that he had appeared in the film Song of Russia against his better judgement. One of his first major films was Camille (1936), in which he played opposite Greta Garbo. In later life, he made many television appearances, notably in the 1959 series, The Detectives starring Robert Taylor. In his early career, he was known as "the man with the perfect profile". Born Spanger Arlington Brough in Filley, Nebraska, he made his first film appearance in 1934. Robert Taylor (August 5, 1911-June 8, 1969), was an American actor. The Adventures of Quentin Durward (1955). Knights of the Round Table (1953). Quo Vadis (1951). Billy the Kid (1941). Waterloo Bridge (1940). A Yank at Oxford (1938). |