Steve Taylor

Steve Taylor (born Richard Cole; November 12, 1939 – September 9, 1986) was an American adult film actor, producer, photographer, and entrepreneur.

Early life Steve Taylor was born Richard Cole on November 12, 1939, in Dixfield, Maine. He appeared as a model in various gay and adult magazines of the era. Unlike many of his peers, he was noted for his ability to deliver convincing dialogue.

Taylor played Lee, the older lover of Parker's character, Doug. Taylor appeared in Wanted (1980) and he played the character Rick.

Surge Studios and production In 1980, Taylor and his partner Andrew "Drew" Okun (professionally known as Al Parker) founded Surge Studios.

Personal life Taylor met Al Parker in 1973 while cycling in Hermosa Beach, California.

Death Steve Taylor died on September 9, 1986, in Los Angeles, California, due to complications from AIDS and his remains were cremated and scattered at sea.

Filmography Film Actor YearTitleRoleNotes 1979 Inches Lee Debut 1979 Weekend Lockup Steve 1980 Wanted Rick 1981 Flashback Mr. Ross 1981 Performance Steve 1983 Games Lover 1983 Dangerous Steve 1984 Love a Man with a Beard Steve 1985 The Young Stimulators Bill 1985 Scared Stiff Steve 1985 Therapy Steve 1986 Oversize Load Steve 1988 Rough Riders: Stroke 11 Steve Taylor Posthumous release 1990 Love a Man with a Mustache Steve Taylor Posthumous release 2010 Superstars Rising Steve Taylor Posthumous release 2012 Men in Uniform: Sir, Seed My Ass! Steve Posthumous release 2021 Falcon Icons: The 1970s Steve Taylor Posthumous release

Producer YearTitleRoleNotes 1982 Turned On Producer Surge Studios Films 1983 A Few Good Men... Executive Producer Surge Studios 1986 Oversize Load Producer Surge Studios