Don Taylor
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Don Taylor is an American director rather than a performer with a filmography built off camera. 'Damien - Omen II' belongs on any short list of the work. 65 years of work have produced 85 credits. 'Escape from the Planet of the Apes' is where the largest audience encountered this work. He earned a the Emmy nomination for 'The Farmer's Daughter'.
Don Taylor
19 Directed
38 Series
Don Taylor is an American director rather than a performer with a filmography built off camera. 'Damien - Omen II' belongs on any short list of the work. 65 years of work have produced 85 credits. 'Escape from the Planet of the Apes' is where the largest audience encountered this work. He earned a the Emmy nomination for 'The Farmer's Daughter'.
Movies
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Escape from the Planet of the Apes
1971
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Damien - Omen II
1978
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The Final Countdown
1980
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Tom Sawyer
1973
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The Island of Dr. Moreau
1977
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Dad
1976
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The 5-Man Army
1969
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The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday
1976
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Ride the Wild Surf
1964
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The Promise of Love
1980
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Echoes of a Summer
1976
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Jack of Diamonds
1967
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Everything's Ducky
1961
TV Shows
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Steve Canyon
1958
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The Farmer's Daughter
1963
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Burke's Law
1963
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M Squad
1957
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
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The Tammy Grimes Show
1966
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The Rifleman
1958
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Dennis the Menace
1959
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Checkmate
1960
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Johnny Ringo
1959
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Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
1956
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87th Precinct
1961
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The Danny Thomas Hour
1967
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Ensign O'Toole
1962
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The Loner
1965
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Hey, Jeannie!
1956
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Night Gallery
1970
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The Rogues
1964
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Dr. Kildare
1961
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Cannon
1971
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The Wild Wild West
1965
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Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
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Amos Burke: Secret Agent
1965
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Follow the Sun
1961
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Tightrope
1959
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Bachelor Father
1957
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Hong Kong
1960
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Telephone Time
1956
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The Flying Nun
1967
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Petrocelli
1974
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The 5-Man Army
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Mrs. Weekley's Lover
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2025
Film
The Promise of Love
Director
1980
Film
In Hiding
Director
1980
Film
The Final Countdown
Director
1980
Film
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Director · 1 episode
1978–
TV
Damien - Omen II
Director
1978
Film
When the Actors Come
Director
1978
Film
For Tea on Sunday
Director
1978
Film
The Island of Dr. Moreau
Director
1977
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Don Taylor still alive?
Don Taylor passed away on December 29, 1998 at age 78.
What are the most famous roles of Don Taylor?
Don Taylor is best known for directing Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Damien - Omen II, The Final Countdown.
How many movies has Don Taylor directed?
Over a 37-year career (since 1961), Don Taylor has directed or written 19 films and worked on 38 TV shows.
What was Don Taylor's first movie?
The career of Don Taylor began with Everything's Ducky (1961).
What is Don Taylor's most recent movie or series?
Don Taylor's most recent release is Mrs. Weekley's Lover, which premiered on August 5, 2025.
What TV shows has Don Taylor created or directed?
On television, Don Taylor has appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Night Gallery, The Wild Wild West, The Big Valley.
Don Taylor
1920-12-13 · Freeport, Pennsylvania, USA
Donald Richie Taylor (December 13, 1920 – December 29, 1998) was an American actor and film director. He co-starred in 1940s and 1950s classics, including The Naked City, Battleground, Father of the Bride, Father's Little Dividend and Stalag 17. He later turned to directing films such as Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971), Tom Sawyer (1973), Echoes of a Summer (1976), and Damien: Omen II (1978).Don Taylor, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.