Vaughn Taylor - Actor Profile

Vaughn Taylor

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 22, 1911
Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

About Vaughn Taylor

Vaughn Taylor  (February 22, 1910 – April 26, 1983) was an American film and television actor. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. His film credits include Jailhouse Rock, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Psycho and In Cold Blood. In his many television appearances, Taylor appeared in several episodes of the Twilight Zone, including the role of the salesman in the episode" I Sing the Body Electric". He also appeared in "Time Enough at Last", "Still Valley", an episode of "The Outer Limits" called "The Guests" as the character Mr. Latimer, "The Incredible World of Horace Ford" and "The Self-Improvement of Salvadore Ross". In 1958, he appeared as a doctor shot to death in the back by the brother, played by Nick Adams of an outlaw, portrayed by Michael Landon, whom he had treated in the Steve McQueen CBS western Wanted: Dead or Alive. Taylor appeared three times in the 1960–1961 season in the syndicated series COronado 9 starring Rod Cameron. He guest starred in 1961 as a veterinarian in the ABC sitcom The Hathaways, starring Peggy Cass, Jack Weston, and the Marquis Chimps. Taylor also appeared in 1961 in James Franciscus's short-lived CBS drama series, The Investigators. He was also a frequent guest on the Perry Mason series, appearing a total of eight times (including the first episode). He died in 1983, aged 73, two months before the release of Psycho II, which was the sequel to the original Psycho. Description above from the Wikipedia article Vaughn Taylor (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Vaughn 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: Comedy

The majority of Vaughn Taylor's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Vaughn Taylor remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Vaughn Taylor Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Vaughn Taylor's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Vaughn Taylor.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration Mr. Carsville (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1993 24 Hour Psycho George Lowery (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1976 The Gumball Rally Andy McAllister - Mercedes Team Average Similar →
1975 The Daughters of Joshua Cabe Return Land Agent Flop Similar →
1974 Winter Kill Frank Hit Similar →
1973 Brock's Last Case Doc Walters Flop Similar →
1973 Set This Town on Fire Stabler Flop Similar →
1971 They Call It Murder Harry Marshall Flop Similar →
1971 The Million Dollar Duck Bank President (uncredited) Average Similar →
1970 The Ballad of Cable Hogue Powell Hit Similar →
1969 My Dog, the Thief Dog Catcher Hit Similar →
1968 The Shakiest Gun in the West Rev. Longbaugh Average Similar →
1968 The Power Mr. Hallson Average Similar →
1967 The Last Challenge Jim Haskell (uncredited) Average Similar →
1967 In Cold Blood Good Samaritan Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Professionals Banker Hit Similar →
1966 The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! Mr. Bell Average Similar →
1965 The Further Adventures of Gallegher Mr. Bildad Flop Similar →
1965 Dark Intruder Dr. Burdett Average Similar →
1965 Zebra in the Kitchen Councilman Pew Flop Similar →
1965 Kilroy bank president Flop Similar →
1964 The Unsinkable Molly Brown Mr. Cartwright Average Similar →
1964 The Carpetbaggers Doctor Average Similar →
1963 The Wheeler Dealers Thaddeus Whipple Average Similar →
1962 Diamond Head Judge Blanding Flop Similar →
1961 The Wizard of Baghdad Norodeen Average Similar →
1960 The Plunderers Jess Walters Average Similar →
1960 Psycho George Lowery Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Gallant Hours Mike Pulaski Hit Similar →
1959 Blue Denim Professor Willard Flop Similar →
1959 Warlock Henry Richardson Hit Similar →
1958 Andy Hardy Comes Home Thomas Chandler Flop Similar →
1958 Gunsmoke in Tucson Ben Bodeen Flop Similar →
1958 Party Girl Dr. Caderman (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1958 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Deacon Davis Super Hit Similar →
1958 Screaming Mimi Raoul Reynarde Flop Similar →
1958 The Lineup The Man Hit Similar →
1958 The Young Lions John Plowman (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1958 Cowboy Mr. Fowler, Chicago Hotel Manager Average Similar →
1957 Decision at Sundown Mr. Baldwin Average Similar →
1957 This Could Be the Night Ziggy Dawit Average Similar →
1957 Jailhouse Rock Mr. Shores (narrator) Average Similar →
1954 It Should Happen to You Entrikin Hit Similar →
1953 The Bells of Cockaigne Jonesy Hit Similar →
1952 Back at the Front Maj. Lester Ormsby Flop Similar →
1952 Meet Danny Wilson T.W. Hatcher Flop Similar →
1951 Francis Goes to the Races Chief Inspector Carrington Hit Similar →
1951 Up Front Maj. Lester Flop Similar →
1947 Radio, Take It Away - Flop Similar →
1946 Seven Keys to Baldpate - Flop Similar →

Vaughn Taylor - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Vaughn Taylor?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vaughn Taylor is "The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Vaughn Taylor acted in?

Vaughn Taylor has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Vaughn Taylor?

Other notable films include "Psycho", "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof", and "In Cold Blood".