Jud Taylor
Director

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Jud Taylor was a renowned director, actor, and producer born in New York City, New York, USA on February 25, 1932. He was best known for his work on The Great Escape (1963), Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963), and The Fugitive (1963). He was married to Lynn Kressel and Devra Korwin and passed away on August 6, 2008 in New York City.
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Who is it? Director, Actor, Producer
Birth Day February 25, 1932
Birth Place  New York City, New York, United States
Age 88 YEARS OLD
Died On August 6, 2008(2008-08-06) (aged 76)\nNew York City, New York, U.S.
Birth Sign Pisces
Other names Alan Smithee
Occupation Actor, television director, television producer
Years active 1965–2004
Spouse(s) Lynn Kressel (1 daughter)

💰 Net worth

Jud Taylor is a versatile individual with a diverse skill set and a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. He is renowned for his talent as a director, actor, and producer in the United States. In 2024, Jud Taylor's net worth is estimated to be in the range of $100K to $1M, highlighting his success and financial stability. With his extensive contributions to the film and television industry, it is no surprise that Jud Taylor has been able to carve out a lucrative career and establish himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment world.

Biography/Timeline

1950

In the late 1950s and early 1960s, prior to becoming an established Director, Taylor worked as an actor. He had a recurring role on Dr. Kildare as "Dr. Gerson". He appeared in several episodes of The Fugitive and Twelve O'Clock High playing different characters. Other TV programs in which he had small roles included Gunsmoke, Men of Annapolis, and Wagon Train. He also played the part of Goff, one of three Americans, in the feature film The Great Escape.

1960

Taylor is perhaps best known for his directorial work on 1960s television classics such as Star Trek, Dr. Kildare, and The Man from U.N.C.L.E.. In the early 2000s, he directed several episodes of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. Taylor also directed more than 40 made-for-TV movies, including the award-winning Tail Gunner Joe and Foxfire, and the final film appearances of both Susan Hayward (in Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole (1972)) and David Janssen (in City in Fear (1980)).

1977

Taylor was vice-president of the Directors Guild of America from 1977 to 1981, and President from 1981 to 1983.

2008

He died in New York City in 2008, following a long illness.

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