Larry Taylor
ActingAbout Larry Taylor
Larry Taylor was an English actor and stuntman. He spent twelve years in the British army before World War II. After demobilization he got a job in the film industry. He was the father of Rocky Taylor. Taylor mainly played villainous supporting roles in dozens of UK films and television episodes from the 1950s until the early 1970s, when he moved to South Africa in the mid-1970s, and from then on he appeared in a mixture of international movies filmed there and domestic South African films and television episodes.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Larry Taylor reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Larry Taylor's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Larry Taylor remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in On the Beat, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Larry Taylor Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Larry Taylor's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Larry Taylor.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Skeleton Coast | Robbins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Zulu Dawn | Grenadier (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | That's Carry On! | Riff / Tough Man (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | S*P*Y*S | Lippet's Bodyguard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Carry On Dick | Tough Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The MacKintosh Man | Inmate (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | And Now the Screaming Starts! | Bearded Drunk | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Creeping Flesh | Chief Asylum Warder | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Ooh...You Are Awful | Hood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Last Valley | Garnak | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Wife Swappers | Leonard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The File of the Golden Goose | Thug | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | Lieutenant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Carry On Up the Khyber | Burpa at Door-Grid (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Follow That Camel | Riff | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Kaleidoscope | Dominion Chauffeur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Arabesque | Mustapha | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Intelligence Men | Stagehand (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The High Bright Sun | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb | Swordsman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | King and Country | Sergeant Major | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Zulu | Hughes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Man Who Finally Died | Ernst | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Cleopatra | Roman Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Girl Hunters | Dragon | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | On the Beat | O'Flynn's Henchman (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Crosstrap | Peron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Never Back Losers | Reilly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Three on a Spree | Large Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Singer Not the Song | Gang Member (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Swiss Family Robinson | Pirate | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Two-Way Stretch | Rockingham Quarry Prison Warder (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Too Hot to Handle | Mouth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Criminal | Charles | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | And the Same to You | Chappy Tuck | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Shakedown | Second Thug | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw | The Gun Guard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Gun Runners | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Wonderful Things | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Kill Me Tomorrow | Carson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Robbery Under Arms | Burke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Breakaway | Second Kidnapper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Port Afrique | First Arab | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Cloak Without Dagger | Sgt. Blake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Alexander the Great | Perdiccas | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Paid to Kill | Tough in Bar | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Sea Devils | Blasquito | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Gambler and the Lady | Shadow (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Lady in the Fog | Hospital Attendant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Captive Heart | Sergeant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Larry Taylor - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Larry Taylor?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Larry Taylor is "On the Beat" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Larry Taylor acted in?
Larry Taylor has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Larry Taylor?
Other notable films include "Zulu", "Cloak Without Dagger", and "King and Country".