As per our current Database, Jud Taylor has been died on August 6, 2008(2008-08-06) (aged 76)\nNew York City, New York, U.S..
When Jud Taylor die, Jud Taylor was 76 years old.
| Popular As | Jud Taylor |
| Occupation | Director |
| Age | 76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Born | February 25, 1932 ( New York City, New York, United States) |
| Birthday | February 25 |
| Town/City | New York City, New York, United States |
| Nationality | United States |
Jud Taylor’s zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.
Jud Taylor was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, prior to becoming an established Director, Taylor worked as an actor. He had a recurring role on Dr. Kildare as "Dr. Gerson". He appeared in several episodes of The Fugitive and Twelve O'Clock High playing different characters. Other TV programs in which he had small roles included Gunsmoke, Men of Annapolis, and Wagon Train. He also played the part of Goff, one of three Americans, in the feature film The Great Escape.
Taylor is perhaps best known for his directorial work on 1960s television classics such as Star Trek, Dr. Kildare, and The Man from U.N.C.L.E.. In the early 2000s, he directed several episodes of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. Taylor also directed more than 40 made-for-TV movies, including the award-winning Tail Gunner Joe and Foxfire, and the final film appearances of both Susan Hayward (in Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole (1972)) and David Janssen (in City in Fear (1980)).
Taylor was vice-president of the Directors Guild of America from 1977 to 1981, and President from 1981 to 1983.
He died in New York City in 2008, following a long illness.
