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Ferris Taylor

1888 – 1961

American actor

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About Ferris Taylor

Lived 1888 – 1961 (aged 72). Ferris Taylor was an American actor and film actor.

Robert Ferris Taylor (March 25, 1888 – March 7, 1961) was an American film actor and vaudeville performer.

Biography Taylor owned a vaudeville company, the Taylor Players. The group included his brother, Glen H. Taylor, who later became a U.S. senator from Idaho.

In 1930, Taylor went to Hollywood, gaining a few appearances in films in bit parts and as an extra. He eventually appeared in more than 120 films between 1933 and 1958. He also made guest appearances on The Cisco Kid starring Duncan Renaldo and Leo Carrillo in the early 1950s.

He died in Hollywood, California from a heart attack.

Partial filmography

Mr. Dodd Takes the Air (1937) Luck of Roaring Camp (1937) He Couldn't Say No (1938) Santa Fe Stampede (1938) Man of Conquest (1939) Chip of the Flying U (1939) The Zero Hour (1939) Dark Command (1940) Ladies Must Live (1940) Ridin' on a Rainbow (1941) A Man Betrayed (1941) Hello, Annapolis (1942) A Man's World (1942) Black Arrow (1944) The Town Went Wild (1944) Bringing Up Father (1946) Curley (1947) The Prince of Peace (1948) Tricky Dicks (1953)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ferris Taylor?

American actor (1888-1961)

When was Ferris Taylor born?

Ferris Taylor was born on 25 March 1888 in Texas.

When did Ferris Taylor die?

Ferris Taylor died on 7 March 1961 in Hollywood.

What was Ferris Taylor's occupation?

Ferris Taylor was an actor and film actor.

What nationality was Ferris Taylor?

Ferris Taylor was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ferris Taylor

· Wikidata: Q5445381

· DBpedia: Ferris Taylor

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