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Bill Taylor

1944 – 2021

Visual effects artist

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Lived 1944 – 2021 (aged 77). Bill Taylor was an American cinematographer.

Bill Taylor (July 5, 1944 – August 22, 2021) was an American visual effects artist. He won a Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for two more in the category Outstanding Special Visual Effects for his work on the television programs A.D. and Star Trek: The Next Generation.

In 2013, Taylor was awarded the John A. Bonner Medal of Commendation by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Taylor died on August 22, 2021, at the age of 77.

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Academy Award for Technical Achievement

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bill Taylor?

Visual effects artist (1944–2021)

When was Bill Taylor born?

Bill Taylor was born on 5 July 1944 in Philadelphia.

When did Bill Taylor die?

Bill Taylor died on 22 August 2021 in Los Angeles.

What was Bill Taylor's occupation?

Bill Taylor was a cinematographer.

What nationality was Bill Taylor?

Bill Taylor was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill Taylor

· Wikidata: Q124463546

· DBpedia: Bill Taylor (visual effects artist)

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