Robert Taylor was an American actor who is best known for Quo Vadis, Ivanhoe, and Billy the Kid. His career spanned several decades, and he became a popular leading man in Hollywood.
Personal and Family Life
Robert Taylor was born Spangler Arlington Brugh on August 5, 1911, in Filley, Nebraska. He was educated at Doane College and later attended Pomona College, where he became involved in theater. Taylor was married twice: first to actress Barbara Stanwyck from 1939 to 1952, and then to Ursula Thiess from 1954 until his death in 1969. He had two children, Terence and Tessa Taylor.
Career Highlights
Robert Taylor’s film career took off when he signed with MGM in 1934, appearing in several films after being scouted for his handsome looks. Some of his notable roles included lead parts in Magnificent Obsession and Camille. Throughout the 1940s and 50s, he played characters in both action films and dramas, showcasing his versatility as an actor and gaining substantial fame.
Death and Legacy
Robert Taylor passed away on June 8, 1969, in Santa Monica, California, due to lung cancer. His long-standing career and contributions to film left a lasting impression on Hollywood, and he is remembered as one of the iconic stars of his time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Rogue Cop | 1954-09-17 | Det. Sgt. Christopher Kelvaney |
| Quo Vadis | 1951-11-08 | Marcus Vinicius |
| The Bribe | 1949-02-03 | Rigby |
| Party Girl | 1958-10-28 | Tommy Farrell |
| Ivanhoe | 1952-07-31 | Wilfred of Ivanhoe |
| High Wall | 1947-12-17 | Steven Kenet |
| Devil’s Doorway | 1950-09-15 | Lance Poole |
| Johnny Eager | 1941-12-09 | Johnny Eager |
| The Night Walker | 1964-12-30 | Barry Moreland |
| Bataan | 1943-06-03 | Sgt. Bill Dane |
| Waterloo Bridge | 1940-05-17 | Roy Cronin |
| Broadway Melody of 1938 | 1937-08-20 | Steve Raleigh |
| Personal Property | 1937-03-19 | Raymond Dabney |
| Camille | 1936-12-26 | Armand Duval |
| Broadway Melody of 1936 | 1935-09-18 | Robert Gordon |
| Undercurrent | 1946-11-11 | Alan Garroway |
| The Law and Jake Wade | 1958-06-06 | Jake Wade |
| D-Day the Sixth of June | 1956-05-29 | Capt. Brad Parker |
| Ride, Vaquero! | 1953-07-17 | Rio |
| The Crowd Roars | 1938-08-06 | ‘Killer’ McCoy |
| Magnificent Obsession | 1935-12-30 | Dr. Robert Merrick |