Rod Taylor - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 11, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Died | January 07, 2015 (age 84) |
| Birthplace | Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Rod Taylor's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Starring roles in 'The Time Machine' (1960), 'The Birds' (1963), and 'One Hundred and One Dalmatians' (voice of Pongo) |
Intro
Rod Taylor was an Australian actor best known for his roles in classic films such as 'The Time Machine' and Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Birds.' A prominent leading man in the 1960s, Taylor's dynamic career spanned film, television, and voice acting.
Early Life & Background
Rod Taylor was born to William Sturt Taylor, a steel construction contractor, and Mona Thompson, a writer of children's books, in Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia. He initially studied at the East Sydney Technical and Fine Arts College before turning to acting, inspired by the films of Laurence Olivier.
Career Highlights
- Starred as H. George Wells in 'The Time Machine' (1960)
- Played Mitch Brenner in Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Birds' (1963)
- Voiced Pongo in Disney's 'One Hundred and One Dalmatians' (1961)
- Appeared in television series including 'Anthology Theatre' and 'Studio One'
- Featured in films such as 'Sunday in New York' (1963), 'The Glass Bottom Boat' (1966), and 'Inglourious Basterds' (2009)
Trivia
- Rod Taylor was considered for the role of James Bond in the early 1960s.
- He performed many of his own stunts during his movie career.
- Taylor’s final film appearance was as Winston Churchill in Quentin Tarantino's 'Inglourious Basterds' (2009).
FAQs
People also ask
Rod Taylor was born the 11 January 1930.
Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia.
On His Birth-Day
About January 11th, 1930, in brief:
- Historical events: The first official Mickey Mouse Club Theater opened at the Fox Dome Theater in Ocean Park, California, marking the beginning of the Mickey Mouse Club fan club organized by Walt Disney Enterprises.
- Day of the week: January 11th, 1930 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: All Quiet on the Western Front directed by Lewis Milestone
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