Rod Taylor

Australian-American actor, The Time Machine

Rod Taylor - Australian-American actor, The Time Machine
Born

January 11th, 1930
95 years ago

Died

January 7th, 2015
10 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Australia

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An Australian-American actor whose career spanned several decades. Starred in the classic science fiction film 'The Time Machine' in 1960. Featured in Alfred Hitchcock's thriller 'The Birds' in 1963. Appeared in numerous television series including 'The Twilight Zone' and 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'. Worked as a voice actor in animated films, including Disney's 'The Rescuers'. Continued to act in films and television until retirement.

Starred in 'The Time Machine'

Appeared in 'The Birds'

Voiced characters in 'The Rescuers'

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