Larry Taylor
ActingAbout Larry Taylor
Larry Taylor was an English actor and stuntman. He spent twelve years in the British army before World War II. After demobilization he got a job in the film industry. He was the father of Rocky Taylor. Taylor mainly played villainous supporting roles in dozens of UK films and television episodes from the 1950s until the early 1970s, when he moved to South Africa in the mid-1970s, and from then on he appeared in a mixture of international movies filmed there and domestic South African films and television episodes.
Larry Taylor Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Larry Taylor reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Larry Taylor's work falls within the Crime genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 26% of Larry Taylor's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Long Shadow, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Larry Taylor Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Larry Taylor's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Larry Taylor has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Zulu Dawn | Grenadier (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Golden Rendezvous | Attacker | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | That's Carry On! | Riff / Tough Man (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | S*P*Y*S | Lippet's Bodyguard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Carry On Dick | Tough Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The MacKintosh Man | Inmate (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | And Now the Screaming Starts! | Bearded Drunk | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Creeping Flesh | Chief Asylum Warder | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Last Valley | Garnak | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The File of the Golden Goose | Thug | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | Lieutenant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Carry On Up the Khyber | Burpa at Door-Grid (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Follow That Camel | Riff | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Kaleidoscope | Dominion Chauffeur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Arabesque | Mustapha | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Intelligence Men | Stagehand (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The High Bright Sun | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb | Swordsman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | King and Country | Sergeant Major | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Zulu | Hughes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Man Who Finally Died | Ernst | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Cleopatra | Roman Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Girl Hunters | Dragon | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | On the Beat | O'Flynn's Henchman (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Skin Game | Sammy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Never Back Losers | Reilly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Long Shadow | Heinz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Three on a Spree | Large Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Singer Not the Song | Gang Member (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Swiss Family Robinson | Pirate | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Two-Way Stretch | Rockingham Quarry Prison Warder (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Criminal | Charles | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | And the Same to You | Chappy Tuck | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Shakedown | Second Thug | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Professionals | Cairns | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw | The Gun Guard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Gun Runners | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Wonderful Things | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Kill Me Tomorrow | Carson | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Robbery Under Arms | Burke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Breakaway | Second Kidnapper | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Port Afrique | First Arab | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Cloak Without Dagger | Sgt. Blake | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Alexander the Great | Perdiccas | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Paid to Kill | Tough in Bar | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Malaga | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Sea Devils | Blasquito | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Gambler and the Lady | Shadow (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Lady in the Fog | Hospital Attendant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Captive Heart | Sergeant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Larry Taylor - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Larry Taylor?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Larry Taylor is "The Long Shadow" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Larry Taylor acted in?
Larry Taylor has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Larry Taylor?
Other notable films include "The Skin Game", "On the Beat", and "Cloak Without Dagger".