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Robin TaylorAmerican actor
Date of Birth: 04.06.1978
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Robin Lord Taylor: A Multifaceted Actor
- Film and Television Debut
- Critical Acclaim and Iconic Roles
- Personal Life and Current Endeavors
- Filmography
Robin Lord Taylor: A Multifaceted Actor
Early Life and EducationRobin Lord Taylor was born on June 4, 1978, in Shueyville, Iowa. Raised in a Presbyterian household by Mary Susan and Robert Harmon Taylor, Robin exhibited an early affinity for the performing arts. He eagerly participated in school plays, and his aspirations grew to encompass a career on the theatrical stage.
After high school, Taylor pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Northwestern University. Notably, his college dorm room was shared with the burgeoning actor Billy Eichner.
Film and Television Debut
Taylor embarked on his acting journey in 2005 with a guest appearance in "Law & Order." Though a small role, it proved pivotal in providing him with his first on-screen experience. The same year, he starred in the short film "God's American Children."
His repertoire steadily expanded with parts in "Life on Mars" (2008), "Assassination of a High School President" (2008), and another appearance in "Law & Order" (2010). In 2010, he graced the screen in the dance-packed musical "Step Up 3D."
Critical Acclaim and Iconic Roles
Taylor's breakthrough came in 2011 with his role in the sci-fi drama "Another Earth." The film earned critical praise and nominations for multiple awards, showcasing Taylor's versatility.
In 2013, he joined the cast of the cult series "The Walking Dead," appearing in two episodes. The following year, his career reached new heights as he was cast as the Penguin (Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot) in Bruno Heller's "Gotham."
Taylor's portrayal of the iconic DC Comics villain garnered widespread acclaim. The character's complexities and machinations provided a rich canvas for Taylor's acting prowess.
Personal Life and Current Endeavors
Robin Taylor prefers to maintain privacy regarding his personal life. He is openly gay and has been in a relationship with set designer Richard (Dickey) DiBello. The actor has expressed interest in potential adoption in the future.
Taylor is currently awaiting the release of "The Long Home" (2018), a period drama directed by James Franco. He continues to captivate audiences in the final season of "Gotham," where he has fully embraced the role of the Penguin. Fans can follow his latest endeavors on Instagram, where he shares behind-the-scenes updates and personal glimpses.
Filmography
God's American Children (2005)Life on Mars (2008)
Assassination of a High School President (2008)
Law & Order (2005, 2010)
Step Up 3D (2010)
Another Earth (2011)
What Would You Do... (2012)
Person of Interest (2012)
The Walking Dead (2013-2014)
Gotham (2014-2018)
The Long Home (2017)
