Wally Taylor
Actor
Known for
If longevity counts for anything, Wally Taylor is an American actor known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. Clubber Lang's Manager in 'Rocky III' is the role that outgrew the rest. There is 'Escape from New York' as well. The first screen credit dates from 1970. 25 credits across 56 years is a rate most careers never reach.
Wally Taylor
Actor
15 Movies · 10 Series
If longevity counts for anything, Wally Taylor is an American actor known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. Clubber Lang's Manager in 'Rocky III' is the role that outgrew the rest. There is 'Escape from New York' as well. The first screen credit dates from 1970. 25 credits across 56 years is a rate most careers never reach.
Movies
Plays Controller
Escape from New York
1981
Plays Clubber Lang's Manager
Rocky III
1982
Plays Detective Landis
Night of the Creeps
1986
Plays O.Z.
Crossroads
1986
Plays Detective Boggs
The Golden Child
1986
Plays Black Beret
Cotton Comes to Harlem
1970
Plays Avila - Dodge Team
The Gumball Rally
1976
Plays Cheater
When a Stranger Calls
1979
Plays Johnny Kelly
Shaft's Big Score!
1972
Plays Memphis
Lord Shango
1975
Plays Charlie Carter
Brainwash
1983
Plays Moses
Peacemaker
1990
Plays John Battle
Cool Breeze
1972
Plays Sgt. Becker
Hangup
1974
TV Shows
Plays Wally Griggs
The Sophisticated Gents
1981
Plays Curtis Vincent
Roc
1991
Plays Barney
The New Odd Couple
1982
Plays Security Guard
Knight Rider
1982
Plays Bartender
Moonlighting
1985
Plays Chaplain
Tour of Duty
1987
Plays Walter Ellis
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970
Plays Repairman
The Odd Couple
1970
Plays Reverend
Roots
1977
Plays Al Harris
St. Elsewhere
1982
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The Golden Child
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Hidden Fears
Bittie
1993
Roc
Curtis Vincent
1992Season 2
Peacemaker
Moses
1990
Tour of Duty
Chaplain
1989Season 2
The Golden Child
Detective Boggs
1986
St. Elsewhere
Al Harris
1986Season 5
Moonlighting
Bartender
1986Season 3
Night of the Creeps
Detective Landis
1986
Crossroads
O.Z.
1986
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wally Taylor still alive?
Wally Taylor passed away on October 7, 2012 at age 82.
What are the most famous roles of Wally Taylor?
Wally Taylor is best known for roles in Rocky III, Escape from New York, The Golden Child.
How many movies has Wally Taylor been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1970), Wally Taylor has appeared in 15 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Wally Taylor's first movie?
The career of Wally Taylor began with Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970).
What is Wally Taylor's most recent movie or series?
Wally Taylor's most recent release is Hidden Fears, which premiered on December 29, 1993.
What TV shows has Wally Taylor appeared in?
On television, Wally Taylor has appeared in Knight Rider, Moonlighting, Roots, Tour of Duty.
Wally Taylor
1930-07-14 · Maywood, Illinois, USA
If longevity counts for anything, Wally Taylor is an American actor known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. Clubber Lang's Manager in 'Rocky III' is the role that outgrew the rest. There is 'Escape from New York' as well. The first screen credit dates from 1970. 25 credits across 56 years is a rate most careers never reach.