Robert Taylor
American actor and singer
Born
August 5th, 1911
114 years ago
Died
June 8th, 1969
56 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An actor and singer, gained recognition in Hollywood during the mid-20th century. Starred in films such as "Last Train from Gun Hill" and "Quo Vadis." Achieved significant success in the television series "The Detectives". Career spanned over several decades, showcasing versatility in both film and music. In addition to acting, contributed to the film industry as a producer.
Starred in 'Quo Vadis'
Starred in 'The Detectives'
Appeared in 'Last Train from Gun Hill'
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