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Acting
Robert Taylor
Robert Taylor is best known for What's My Line?, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Merv Griffin Show and The Mike Douglas Show. Robert Taylor was born on August 5, 1911. Robert Taylor died on June 8, 1969 at the age of 57.
- Born
- August 5, 1911
- Place of birth
- Filley, Nebraska, USA
- Died
- June 8, 1969 (57 years old)
Biography
Robert Taylor (born Spangler Arlington Brugh; August 5, 1911 – June 8, 1969) was an American film and television actor who was one of the most popular leading men of his time.
Taylor began his career in films in 1934 when he signed with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He won his first leading role the following year in Magnificent Obsession. His popularity increased during the late 1930s and 1940s with appearances in A Yank at Oxford (1938), Waterloo Bridge (1940), and Bataan (1943). During World War II, he served in the United States Naval Air Corps, where he worked as a flight instructor and appeared in instructional films. From 1959 to 1962, he starred in the ABC series The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor. In 1966, he took over hosting duties from his friend Ronald Reagan on the series Death Valley Days.
Taylor was married to actress Barbara Stanwyck from 1939 to 1951. He married actress Ursula Thiess in 1954, and they had two children. A chain smoker, Taylor was diagnosed with lung cancer in October 1968. He died of the disease on June 8, 1969 at the age of 57.
Taylor began his career in films in 1934 when he signed with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He won his first leading role the following year in Magnificent Obsession. His popularity increased during the late 1930s and 1940s with appearances in A Yank at Oxford (1938), Waterloo Bridge (1940), and Bataan (1943). During World War II, he served in the United States Naval Air Corps, where he worked as a flight instructor and appeared in instructional films. From 1959 to 1962, he starred in the ABC series The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor. In 1966, he took over hosting duties from his friend Ronald Reagan on the series Death Valley Days.
Taylor was married to actress Barbara Stanwyck from 1939 to 1951. He married actress Ursula Thiess in 1954, and they had two children. A chain smoker, Taylor was diagnosed with lung cancer in October 1968. He died of the disease on June 8, 1969 at the age of 57.
Known for
Filmography
- 1990Yellowthread StreetDet. Peter Marenta
- 1967Hondo
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf - Co-Host
- 1959The DetectivesCaptain Matt Holbrook
- 1957The Thin Man
- 1955MGM Parade
- 1952Death Valley DaysSelf - Host
- 1950What's My Line?Self
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Robert Taylor been in?
Robert Taylor is best known for What's My Line?, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Merv Griffin Show and The Mike Douglas Show.
When was Robert Taylor born?
Robert Taylor was born on August 5, 1911. (Filley, Nebraska, USA)
How old is Robert Taylor?
Robert Taylor died on June 8, 1969 at the age of 57.
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·