This page will contain discussion groups about Robert Taylor, as they become available.Robert Taylor (actor)Robert Taylor (August 5, 1911-June 8, 1969), was an American actor. Born Spanger Arlington Brough in Filley, Nebraska, he made his first film appearance in 1934. In his early career, he was known as "the man with the perfect profile". One of his first major films was Camille (1936), in which he played opposite Greta Garbo. In later life, he made many television appearances, notably in the 1959 series, The Detectives starring Robert Taylor. In 1947 Taylor testified before the House of Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) as a "friendly witness", claiming that he had appeared in the film Song of Russia against his better judgement. He went on to claim that the script by Richard Collins and Paul Jarrico and a song in the movie written by Yip Harburg, were pro-Communist. Taylor also provided evidence against actor Howard Da Silva. He is quoted as saying: "I can name a few who seem to sort of disrupt things once in a while. Whether or not they are Communists I don't know. One chap we have currently, I think is Howard Da Silva. He always seems to have something to say at the wrong time." His first wife was the actress Barbara Stanwyck; their marriage lasted from 1939 to 1951. His second wife was Ursula Thiess, 2 children. Taylor died of lung cancer and was interred in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, in Glendale, California. Other films
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Taylor died of lung cancer and was interred in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, in Glendale, California. Whitmore has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6611 Hollywood Blvd. His second wife was Ursula Thiess, 2 children. To a younger generation, he is probably best known, in addition to his role in Shawshank, as the commercial spokesman for Miracle-Gro plant food for many years. His first wife was the actress Barbara Stanwyck; their marriage lasted from 1939 to 1951. and the grandfather of actor James Whitmore III. He always seems to have something to say at the wrong time.". He is the father of actor James Whitmore Jr. One chap we have currently, I think is Howard Da Silva. Whitmore's last major role was that of librarian Brooks Hatlen in the critically-acclaimed and Academy award-nominated 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption. Whether or not they are Communists I don't know. Howard in the 1975 TV movie I Will Fight No More Forever, based on the 1877 conflict between the United States and the Nez Perce tribe, led by Chief Joseph. He is quoted as saying: "I can name a few who seem to sort of disrupt things once in a while. Howard also appeared as General Oliver O. Taylor also provided evidence against actor Howard Da Silva. Truman. He went on to claim that the script by Richard Collins and Paul Jarrico and a song in the movie written by Yip Harburg, were pro-Communist. Other major films included The Asphalt Jungle, The Next Voice You Hear, Kiss Me, Kate, Them!, Black Like Me and Give 'em Hell, Harry!, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of former President of the United States Harry S. In 1947 Taylor testified before the House of Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) as a "friendly witness", claiming that he had appeared in the film Song of Russia against his better judgement. His first major movie was Battleground, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. One of his first major films was Camille (1936), in which he played opposite Greta Garbo. In later life, he made many television appearances, notably in the 1959 series, The Detectives starring Robert Taylor. Following the war, Whitmore appeared on Broadway, where he won a special Tony Award in 1948. In his early career, he was known as "the man with the perfect profile". Born in White Plains, New York, Whitmore graduated from Yale University before serving in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Born Spanger Arlington Brough in Filley, Nebraska, he made his first film appearance in 1934. James Whitmore (born October 1, 1921) is an American film actor. Robert Taylor (August 5, 1911-June 8, 1969), was an American actor. The Adventures of Quentin Durward (1955). Knights of the Round Table (1953). Quo Vadis (1951). Billy the Kid (1941). Waterloo Bridge (1940). A Yank at Oxford (1938). |