About J.O. Taylor
Lived 1887 – 1974 (aged 86). J.O. Taylor was an American cinematographer.
James O. Taylor (December 28, 1887 – September 7, 1974), generally credited as J.O. Taylor, was an American cinematographer best known for his work on King Kong.
Selected filmography
A Son of Erin (1916) The Bond Between (1917) A Daughter of the Wolf (1919) Behind the Door (1919) Below the Surface (1920) A Thousand to One (1920) The Brute Master (1920) Blind Hearts (1921) A Private Scandal (1921) The Sea Lion (1921) The Cup of Life (1921) Man Alone (1923) The Last Moment (1923) Scars of Jealousy (1923) The House of Youth (1924) The Uninvited Guest (1924) The Better Way (1926) The Lone Wolf Returns (1926) The Sea Wolf (1926) Bigger Than Barnum's (1926) Sweet Rosie O'Grady (1926) Remember (1926) The Belle of Broadway (1926) Obey the Law (1926) For Ladies Only (1927) Birds of Prey (1927) Alias the Lone Wolf (1927) Wandering Girls (1927) The Blood Ship (1927) Afraid to Love (1927) Stolen Pleasures (1927) Sally in Our Alley (1927) The Price of Honor (1927) By Whose Hand? (1927) The Bachelor's Baby (1927) Pleasure Before Business (1927) The Haunted Ship (1927) The Kid Sister (1927) Coney Island (1928) The Wreck of the Singapore (1928) Chicago After Midnight (1928) Fashion Madness (1928) Happy Days (1929) Smoke Bellew (1929) Song o' My Heart (1930) A Soldier's Plaything (1930) The Monkey's Paw (1933) King Kong (1933) Son of Kong (1933)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was J.O. Taylor?
American cinematographer (1887-1974)
When was J.O. Taylor born?
J.O. Taylor was born on 27 December 1887 in Virginia.
When did J.O. Taylor die?
J.O. Taylor died on 7 September 1974 in Los Angeles.
What was J.O. Taylor's occupation?
J.O. Taylor was a cinematographer.
What nationality was J.O. Taylor?
J.O. Taylor was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). J.O. Taylor. https://biography.guide/j-o-taylor/
MLA: "J.O. Taylor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/j-o-taylor/.
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