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James Taylor was born on March 12, 1948 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA as James Vernon Taylor. He has been married to Caroline "Kim" Smedvig since February 18, 2001. They have two children. He was previously married to Kathryn Walker and Carly Simon.
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6 wins & 14 nominations.
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Soundtrack (98 credits)
Soundtrack (98 credits)
2020
Live with Kelly and Ryan
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- James Taylor/Sabrina Carpenter
(2020)
... (performer: "My Blue Heaven")
2020
Good Morning America
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 28 February 2020
(2020)
... (performer: "Teach Me Tonight")
2020
Promised Land: A Musical Roadmovie from Elvis in Memphis
(TV Movie documentary) (writer: "Steamroller Blues")
2019
After Life
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.5
(2019)
... (performer: "You've Got a Friend")
2012-2018
The Voice
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Knockouts 2
(2018)
... (writer: "Fire and Rain")
- The Superbattles
(2015)
... (writer: "Fire and Rain")
- The Battles, Part 3
(2012)
... (writer: "Shower the People")
2018
Factor X
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Audiciones 2
(2018)
... (writer: "Steamroller Blues")
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode, 2018) (performer - 1 episode, 2015) (writer - 1 episode, 2015)
- Lily Tomlin & Jane Fonda/Cole Sprouse/Walk the Moon
(2018)
... (music: "Fire and Rain" - uncredited)
- Mark Ruffalo/Alan Rickman/James Taylor
(2015)
... (performer: "Two James Taylors on a Seesaw", "Stretch of the Highway") / (writer: "Stretch of the Highway")
2017
Riviera
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Le Don / The Gift
(2017)
... (performer: "How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You" - uncredited)
The Handmaid's Tale
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2017) (writer - 1 episode, 2017)
- The Other Side
(2017)
... (performer: "Sweet Baby James" - uncredited) / (writer: "Sweet Baby James" - uncredited)
2017
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Yongary
(2017)
... (writer: "Fire and Rain" - uncredited)
2016
Madam Secretary
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Middle Way
(2016)
... (writer: "Fire and Rain" - uncredited)
Late Night with Seth Meyers
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2015) (writer - 1 episode, 2015)
- Taylor Schilling/James Taylor/Chad Smith
(2015)
... (performer: "Angels of Fenway") / (writer: "Angels of Fenway")
2013
Glee
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Quarterback
(2013)
... (writer: "Fire and Rain" - uncredited)
2013
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #21.64
(2013)
... (writer: "Never Die Young" - uncredited)
2012
Femme Fatales
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Trophy Wife
(2012)
... (performer: "Mockingbird")
No me la puc treure del cap
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes, 2012) (writer - 1 episode, 2012)
- Cançons infantils
(2012)
... (performer: "Sweet Baby James") / (writer: "Sweet Baby James")
- Cançons que curen
(2012)
... (performer: "You've Got a Friend")
2012
Frontline
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Interrupters
(2012)
... (writer: "Fire And Rain")
2011
Mr. Sunshine
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Lingerie Football
(2011)
... (performer: "A Song for You" - uncredited)
2010
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts
(TV Special) (performer: "Let It Be" and "Hey Jude")
2010
Dancing on Ice
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #5.8
(2010)
... (performer: "You've Got a Friend")
2010
Late Show with David Letterman
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #17.78
(2010)
... (performer: " (You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman", "How Sweet It Is" - uncredited)
2009
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #6.65
(2009)
... (performer: "You've Got a Friend" - uncredited)
2009
House
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Ignorance Is Bliss
(2009)
... (performer: "Games People Play", "Enditol" - uncredited)
2009
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Feelin' Alright
(Video) (performer: "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)")
2009
Funny People
(performer: "Carolina in My Mind", "Fire and Rain") / (writer: "Carolina in My Mind", "Fire and Rain")
Brothers & Sisters
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes, 2008 - 2009) (writer - 2 episodes, 2008 - 2009)
- Mexico
(2009)
... (performer: "Mexico") / (writer: "Mexico")
- Do You Believe in Magic
(2008)
... (performer: "Something In the Way She Moves" - uncredited) / (writer: "Something In the Way She Moves" - uncredited)
2008
Qwerty
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #2.43
(2008)
... (performer: "Oh Susannah")
2007
Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert, 'Live' from Memphis
(Video) (writer: "Steamroller Blues")
2007
Family Guy
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Road to Rupert
(2007)
... (writer: "Country Road" - uncredited)
2006
Family Guy
(Video Game) (performer: "Aces High", "Free Man", "Highway Patrol" - uncredited) / (writer: "Aces High", "Free Man", "Highway Patrol" - uncredited)
2006
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic
(Video) (performer: "Put on a Happy Face")
2006
My Name Is Earl
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Dad's Car
(2006)
... (performer: "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" - uncredited)
2006
Kupetzky
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Kupetzky hat Schicht
(2006)
... (writer: "Steamroller Blues" - uncredited)
2005
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost & Found
(TV Special documentary) (performer: "That Lonesome Road" - uncredited) / (writer: "That Lonesome Road" - uncredited)
2005
History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony
(Video documentary) (performer: "America the Beautiful")
The West Wing
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes, 2002 - 2004) (performer - 1 episode, 2004)
- A Change Is Gonna Come
(2004)
... (performer: "A Change Is Gonna Come", "Handy Man" (uncredited)) / (writer: "Handy Man" - uncredited)
- College Kids
(2002)
... (writer: "Shed a Little Light")
2003
Canadian Idol
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Canada's Idol Is...
(2003)
... (writer: "Your Smiling Face")
- 3 More Movin' On
(2003)
... (writer: "Your Smiling Face")
- Round 2
(2003)
... (writer: "Your Smiling Face")
2002
Barend en Van Dorp
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 10 September 2002
(2002)
... (performer: "You've Got a Friend" - uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series) (performer - 6 episodes, 1976 - 1993) (writer - 4 episodes, 1976 - 2002)
- The Rock/Andrew W.K.
(2002)
... (writer: "Fire and Rain" - uncredited)
- Rosie O'Donnell/James Taylor
(1993)
... (performer: "Memphis", "Slap Leather", "Secret of Life")
- Steve Martin/James Taylor
(1991)
... (performer: "Stop Thinkin' About That", "Shed A Little Light", "Sweet Baby James" - uncredited)
- Robin Williams/James Taylor
(1988)
... (performer: "Lonesome Road", "Sweet Potato Pie", "Never Die Young" - uncredited)
- Paul Simon, James Taylor & David Sanborn
(1980)
... (performer: "Cathy's Clown", "Sunny Skies", "Take Me to the Mardi Gras" - uncredited) / (writer: "Sunny Skies" - uncredited)
Roswell
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2001) (writer - 1 episode, 2001)
- We Are Family
(2001)
... (performer: "Her Town Too" - uncredited) / (writer: "Her Town Too" - uncredited)
1997
Liberty! The American Revolution
(TV Mini-Series) (arranger: "Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier") / (performer: "Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier")
1996
Stars in Their Eyes
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #7.12
(1996)
... (writer: "Fire and Rain")
1994
To Learn to Fly
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Una noche de amor en la estancia
(1994)
... (performer: "You've Got a Friend")
The Simpsons
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1994) (writer - 1 episode, 1994)
- Deep Space Homer
(1994)
... (performer: "You've Got a Friend", "Fire and Rain" - uncredited) / (writer: "Fire and Rain" - uncredited)
Beverly Hills, 90210
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1993) (writer - 1 episode, 1993)
- Strangers in the Night
(1993)
... (performer: "Something In The Way She Moves" - uncredited) / (writer: "Something In The Way She Moves" - uncredited)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes, 1975 - 1992) (performer - 1 episode, 1992)
- The last Tonight Show
(1992)
... (performer: "Never Die Young" (1988) - uncredited) / (writer: "Never Die Young" (1988) - uncredited)
- Episode dated 15 December 1975
(1975)
... (writer: "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight")
1990
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
(Video short) (music: "Jellyman Kelly" (1980) - uncredited) / (performer: "Jellyman Kelly" (1980) - uncredited)
The Wonder Years
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes, 1989) (writer - 1 episode, 1989)
- Math Class
(1989)
... (performer: "You Can Close Your Eyes" - uncredited) / (writer: "You Can Close Your Eyes" - uncredited)
- Loosiers
(1989)
... (performer: "You've Got a Friend")
Knight Rider
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes, 1982 - 1985) (performer - 1 episode, 1985)
- Burial Ground
(1985)
... (performer: "Country road") / (writer: "Country road")
- Knight of the Phoenix: Part 1
(1982)
... (writer: "Carolina In My Mind")
American Playhouse
(TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 1982) (music - 1 episode, 1982) (performer - 1 episode, 1982)
- Working
(1982)
... (lyrics: "Millwork", "Brother Trucker") / (music: "Un Mejor Dia Vendra", "Millwork", "Brother Trucker") / (performer: "If I Could've Been", "Brother Trucker")
WKRP in Cincinnati
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1979) (writer - 1 episode, 1979)
- I Want to Keep My Baby
(1979)
... (performer: "Your Smiling Face" - uncredited) / (writer: "Your Smiling Face" - uncredited)
1979
B.J. and the Bear
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Odyssey of the Shady Truth
(1979)
... (writer: "Carolina in My Mind" - uncredited)
1977-1978
James at 16
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes)
- Unrequited Love... Twice
(1978)
... (performer: "Handy Man")
- Mrs. Carson
(1977)
... (performer: "There We Are")
1977
Dinah!
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 1 September 1977
(1977)
... (writer: "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight")
1974
The Ernie Sigley Show
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode dated 23 July 1974
(1974)
... (writer: "Fire and Rain")
- Episode dated 7 March 1974
(1974)
... (writer: "Fire and Rain")
1972
Chevrolet Presents the Golddiggers
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #2.3
(1972)
... (writer: "Fire and Rain")
The Johnny Cash Show
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1971) (writer - 1 episode, 1971)
- Episode #2.20
(1971)
... (performer: "Sweet Baby James", "Fire and Rain", "Country Road") / (writer: "Sweet Baby James", "Fire and Rain", "Country Road")
1971
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Neil Diamond, Linda Ronstadt, Liberace, Larry Storch
(1971)
... (writer: "Carolina in My Mind")
1971
This Is Tom Jones
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.14
(1971)
... (writer: "Carolina in My Mind")
1970
Bracken's World
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Country Boy
(1970)
... (writer: "Fire and Rain" - uncredited)
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Album: "Sweet Baby James", 1970 (WB) See more »Height:
6' 3" (1.91 m)
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