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Taylor James(I)

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Taylor James
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Taylor was born in Sevenoaks England on 26th January 1980.

Between the years of 1980-1986, he lived with his family in South Africa, before returning back to the Uk for schooling.

In 2000 Taylor was awarded a scholarship at the London Studio Center, where he studied for a 3 years.

Taylor began his career working on the West end stage, performing in the musical productions of Guys and Dolls, Mamma Mia, and Footloose. He went on to perform in Piaf, (for the Donmar) Danton's Death, (at the National theatre) The Little dog laughed, (at the Garrick) and The Duchess of Malfi at the Old Vic. Taylors' most recent theatre work was under the directorship of Sir Kenneth Branagh's theatre company, where he performed in The Winters Tale and Romeo and Juliet.

Although he gained numerous TV and Film credits in and around his theatre experience, Taylors' breakout film role was in 2018 starring as Samson in Pure Flixs' production 'Samson'

In 2021 and 2022, Taylor filmed season 2 & 3 of Netflix's Vikings: Valhalla and most recently he worked on The Beekeeper, directed by David Ayer, released Jan 12th 2024.

Taylor is represented by Charlie at Insight Managment.
BornJanuary 26, 1980
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    Known for

    Jason Statham in The Beekeeper (2024)
    The Beekeeper
    6.3
    • Lazarus
    • 2024
    Taylor James in Samson (2018)
    Samson
    4.5
    • Samson
    • 2018
    Leo Suter, Frida Gustavsson, and Sam Corlett in Vikings: Valhalla (2022)
    Vikings: Valhalla
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Batu
    Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, and Ray Fisher in Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
    Zack Snyder's Justice League
    7.9
    • Atlantean Military Messenger
    • 2021

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    • Leo Suter, Frida Gustavsson, and Sam Corlett in Vikings: Valhalla (2022)
      Vikings: Valhalla
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Batu
      • 2023–2024
    • Jason Statham in The Beekeeper (2024)
      The Beekeeper
      6.3
      • Lazarus
      • 2024
    • Javier Bardem, Scoot McNairy, Constance Wu, Shawn Mendes, and Winslow Fegley in Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022)
      Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
      6.1
      • Judge
      • 2022
    • Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, and Ray Fisher in Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
      Zack Snyder's Justice League
      7.9
      • Atlantean Military Messenger
      • 2021
    • The Liberator (2020)
      The Liberator
      7.6
      TV Mini Series
      • Sergeant MacMillan
      • 2020
    • Judi Dench, Colin Farrell, Josh Gad, Nonso Anozie, Lara McDonnell, Tamara Smart, and Ferdia Shaw in Artemis Fowl (2020)
      Artemis Fowl
      4.3
      • VFX Facial Troll
      • 2020
    • Taylor James in Samson (2018)
      Samson
      4.5
      • Samson
      • 2018
    • Ben Affleck, Jeremy Irons, Amy Adams, Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, and Ray Fisher in Justice League (2017)
      Justice League
      6.0
      • Atlantean Military Messenger (uncredited)
      • 2017
    • Richard Madden and Lily James in Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet (2016)
      Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet
      7.9
      • Prince
      • 2016
    • Patrick Stewart, Gary Cole, Shawn Ora Engemann, Cheryl Hines, James Roday Rodriguez, Jon Heder, and Julianna Guill in Christmas Eve (2015)
      Christmas Eve
      5.0
      • Nick
      • 2015
    • Judi Dench in Branagh Theatre Live: The Winter's Tale (2015)
      Branagh Theatre Live: The Winter's Tale
      7.8
      • Capino
      • 2015
    • Howard's Happy Place
      TV Short
      • Centurion
      • 2014
    • Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Ray Fearon, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn, and Norman Lovett in Red Dwarf (1988)
      Red Dwarf
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Big Simulant Advisor
      • 2012
    • The Power of Three (2011)
      The Power of Three
      5.2
      • Young Actor
      • 2011
    • Sirens (2011)
      Sirens
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Marvin
      • 2011

    Videos14

    The Beekeeper Trailer
    Demo Reel 2:53
    The Beekeeper Trailer
    Samson- The Heart of the Movie
    Demo Reel 4:17
    Samson- The Heart of the Movie
    Samson- The Heart of the Movie
    Demo Reel 4:17
    Samson- The Heart of the Movie
    Samson- Official Trailer (2018)
    Demo Reel 1:46
    Samson- Official Trailer (2018)
    The Making of Mamma Mia!: Part 1, Clip 2
    Clip 0:46
    The Making of Mamma Mia!: Part 1, Clip 2
    Season 2 Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:25
    Season 2 Official Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:46
    Official Trailer

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    • Height
      • 6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
    • Born
      • January 26, 1980
      • Sevenoaks, Kent, England, UK
    • Other works
      TV commercial: Budweiser - Bay Patrol

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      • Male
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    • Sexual orientation
      • Straight
    • Race / Ethnicity
      • White

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