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Rod Taylor is an Australian actor who has appeared in over 50 films and television shows. He is best known for his roles in The Time Machine (1960), The Birds (1963), and The Train (1964). He has also appeared in films such as The Glass Bottom Boat (1966), Chuka (1967), and The Hell with Heroes (1968). Taylor was born in Sydney, Australia, and began his acting career in the 1950s. He made his film debut in the Australian film Long John Silver (1954). He then moved to Hollywood, where he appeared in a number of films, including The Time Machine, The Birds, and The Train. Taylor has also appeared in numerous television shows, including The Virginian, The Invaders, and The Love Boat. He has also had recurring roles in shows such as Falcon Crest and The Colbys. Taylor has been married twice, first to actress Mary Hilem from 1956 to 1959, and then to actress Carol Kikumura from 1960 to 1966. He has two children from his first marriage. Taylor has been nominated for several awards, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for The Time Machine. He has also been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in Falcon Crest. As of 2021, Rod Taylor's net worth is estimated to be roughly $5 million.

Popular As Rodney Sturt Taylor
Occupation actor,music_department,soundtrack
Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 11 January, 1930
Birthday 11 January
Birthplace Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date of death 7 January, 2015
Died Place Beverly Hills, California, USA
Nationality Australia

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Rod Taylor Height, Weight & Measurements

At 85 years old, Rod Taylor height is 5' 10" (1.78 m) .

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Height 5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Who Is Rod Taylor's Wife?

His wife is Carol Kikumura (15 October 1980 - 7 January 2015) ( his death), Mary Beth Hilem (1 June 1963 - 18 September 1969) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Peggy Williams (19 April 1952 - 8 September 1954) ( divorced)

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Wife Carol Kikumura (15 October 1980 - 7 January 2015) ( his death), Mary Beth Hilem (1 June 1963 - 18 September 1969) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Peggy Williams (19 April 1952 - 8 September 1954) ( divorced)
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Rod Taylor Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Rod Taylor worth at the age of 85 years old? Rod Taylor’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Australia. We have estimated Rod Taylor's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

36 Hours (1964)$50 .000

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2009

His second wife, Mary Beth Hilem, died on March 7, 2009.

1993

As the movie finished with George, and his best friend Filby Alan Young seemingly parting forever, both actors were brought back together in 1993 to film a 30 minute epilogue to the original movie! Taylor's virile, matinée idol looks also assisted him in scoring the lead of Mitch Brenner in Alfred Hitchcock's creepy thriller The Birds (1963), the role of Jane Fonda's love interest in Sunday in New York (1963), the title role in John Ford's biopic of Irish playwright Sean O'Casey in Young Cassidy (1965), and a co-starring role in The Train Robbers (1973) with John Wayne.

1973

Was originally considered for the role of Roper in Enter the Dragon (1973) but was thought to be too tall, compared to the actor he'd be sharing many action scenes with, Bruce Lee -- the part eventually played by John Saxon.

1971

Aditionally, Taylor was cast as the lead in several TV series including Bearcats! (1971), Masquerade (1983), and Outlaws (1986); however, none of them truly ignited viewer interest, and they were canceled after only one or two seasons.

1970

In the early 1970s he saved the Australian Opera (now Opera Australia) with a $250,000 donation.

1968

20th Century-Fox considered him for the astronaut role in 1968's Planet of the Apes (1968) but, perhaps seeking a bigger box office name, gave the part to Charlton Heston.

1964

He also gave a sterling performance as the German-American Nazi Major trying to fool James Garner in 36 Hours (1964).

1960

Arguably his most fondly remembered role was that as George (Herbert George Wells), the inventor, in George Pal's spectacular The Time Machine (1960).

Later Taylor made many westerns and action movies during the 1960s and 1970s; however, none of them were much better than "B pictures" and failed to push his star to the next level.

1959

He was considered to star with John Wayne in Rio Bravo (1959), Circus World (1964) and The War Wagon (1967), before he finally got to work with Wayne in The Train Robbers (1973).

1956

Taylor also appeared as Bette Davis future son-in-law in the well-received film The Catered Affair (1956).

1950

Suave and handsome Australian actor who came to Hollywood in the 1950s, and built himself up from a supporting actor into taking the lead in several well-remembered movies.