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'''Shane Taylor''' is a British actor.
'''Shane Taylor''' is a British-American actor, known for appearing in the miniseries ''[[Band of Brothers (miniseries)|Band of Brothers]]'' and the serial ''[[Strike Back: Vengeance]]''.


==Career==
==Career==
Taylor co-starred in the British-American miniseries ''[[Band of Brothers (miniseries)|Band of Brothers]]'' as the Louisianan medic [[Eugene Roe]]. Though a relatively minor character in the series, the sixth installment "Bastogne" is set from Roe's perspective and features him as the episode's central protagonist, as he struggles to help the men while they endure frigid conditions, low supplies, and constant enemy fire.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2009/06/band_of_brothers_revisiting_ba.html |title=Band Of Brothers: 'Bastogne' |work=[[The Star-Ledger ]] |first=Alan |last=Sepinwall |date=18 June 2009 |accessdate=30 August 2015}}</ref> Taylor's performance was praised as "a marvel of economy" by ''[[The A.V. Club]]'', who while describing his accent as "a little shaky", nevertheless stated "Watch how little he moves or speaks, unless he absolutely needs to... He’s exactly the right man for this part and for the way that Roe’s long slog through this siege begins to feel like an unending nightmare".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.avclub.com/tvclub/band-brothers-bastogne-204326 |title=Band Of Brothers: 'Bastogne' |work=[[The A.V. Club]] |first=Todd |last=VanDerWerff |date=7 May 2014 |accessdate=30 August 2015}}</ref>
Taylor co-starred as the Louisianan medic Eugene Roe in the British-American miniseries ''[[Band of Brothers (miniseries)|Band of Brothers]]''. A relatively minor character in the series, Roe is nevertheless the protagonist of the sixth episode, "Bastogne", which follows his struggles to help the men as they endure frigid conditions, low supplies, and constant enemy fire.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2009/06/band_of_brothers_revisiting_ba.html |title=Band of Brothers: Revisiting "Bastogne" |work=[[The Star-Ledger]] |first=Alan |last=Sepinwall |date=18 June 2009 |accessdate=30 August 2015}}</ref> Taylor's performance was praised as "a marvel of economy" by Emily VanDerWerff of ''[[The A.V. Club]]'', who wrote, "Watch how little he moves or speaks, unless he absolutely needs to...He's exactly the right man for this part and for the way that Roe's long slog through this siege begins to feel like an unending nightmare".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.avclub.com/tvclub/band-brothers-bastogne-204326 |title=Band Of Brothers: 'Bastogne' |work=[[The A.V. Club]] |first=Emily |last=VanDerWerff |date=7 May 2014 |accessdate=16 September 2019}}</ref>


In 2009, Taylor starred in the British [[dark comedy]] film ''[[Bomber (2009 film)|Bomber]]'' as a character who accompanies his elderly father ([[Benjamin Whitrow]]) to Germany, as the old man wishes to atone for his actions during World War II.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1N1-1319592FB44560D0.html |title=Arthouse films |work=[[Chicago Sun-Times]] |first=Bill |last=Stamets |date=13 August 2010 |accessdate=30 August 2015}} {{subscription needed}}</ref>
In 2009, Taylor starred in the British [[dark comedy]] film ''[[Bomber (2009 film)|Bomber]]'' as a character who accompanies his elderly father ([[Benjamin Whitrow]]) to Germany, as the old man wishes to atone for his actions during World War II.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1N1-1319592FB44560D0.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409173556/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1N1-1319592FB44560D0.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 April 2016 |title=Arthouse films |work=[[Chicago Sun-Times]] |first=Bill |last=Stamets |date=13 August 2010 |accessdate=30 August 2015}} {{subscription required}}</ref> In ''[[Strike Back: Vengeance]]'', which aired in 2012, Taylor guest starred<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.redeyechicago.com/2012-10-03/entertainment/34243258_1_third-season-michael-stonebridge-counterterrorism |title='Strike Back' renewed for 3rd season |work=[[RedEye]] |first=Curt |last=Wagner |date=3 October 2012 |accessdate=30 August 2015}}</ref> as a ruthless mercenary. He described his character as "a mad, bad, crazy lad" and former colleague of Stonebridge ([[Philip Winchester]]). While filming his action scenes, Taylor sustained a black eye after accidentally coming into contact with Winchester. Taylor also cracked his rib, causing them to delay filming his final big action scene until the last day of shooting.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.redeyechicago.com/2012-10-13/entertainment/34435360_1_michael-stonebridge-craig-hanson-black-eye |title=Shane Taylor rolls with punches of 'Strike Back' |work=[[RedEye]] |first=Curt |last=Wagner |date=13 October 2012 |accessdate=30 August 2015}}</ref> In 2013, he co-starred in the film ''[[Walking with the Enemy]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/walking-enemy-film-review-651902 |title=Walking With the Enemy: Film Review |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |first=John |last=DeFore |date=30 October 2013 |accessdate=31 August 2015}}</ref>


==Select filmography==
In the third series of ''[[Strike Back (TV series)|Strike Back]]'' titled ''[[Strike Back: Vengeance]]'', which aired in 2012, Taylor featured as a guest star.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.redeyechicago.com/2012-10-03/entertainment/34243258_1_third-season-michael-stonebridge-counterterrorism |title='Strike Back' renewed for 3rd season |work=[[RedEye]] |first=Curt |last=Wagner |date=3 October 2012 |accessdate=30 August 2015}}</ref> He portrayed a ruthless mercenary.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.redeyechicago.com/2012-10-13/entertainment/34435360_1_michael-stonebridge-craig-hanson-black-eye |title=Shane Taylor rolls with punches of 'Strike Back' |work=[[RedEye]] |first=Curt |last=Wagner |date=13 October 2012 |accessdate=30 August 2015}}</ref>
* ''[[All Along the Watchtower (TV series)|All Along the Watchtower]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Where the Heart Is (British TV series)|Where the Heart Is]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Dangerfield (TV series)|Dangerfield]]'' (1999)
* ''King of the Bingo Game'' (short) (1999)
* ''Room to Rent'' (2000)
* ''P.O.V.'' (2000)
* ''[[Band of Brothers (miniseries)|Band of Brothers]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Comedy Lab]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Shinobido: Way of the Ninja|Shinobido]]'' (video game) (2005)
* ''[[Bomber (2009 film)|Bomber]]'' (2009)
* ''[[The Day of the Triffids (2009 TV series)|The Day of the Triffids]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Devil's Playground (2010 film)|Devil's Playground]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Strike Back: Vengeance]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Walking with the Enemy]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Quirke (TV series)|Quirke]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Sons of Liberty (miniseries)|Sons of Liberty]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Hunter Killer (film)|Hunter Killer]]'' (2018)
* ''[[The Exorcism of Karen Walker]]'' (2018)


== References ==
== References ==
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Shane Taylor
BornMarch 13, 1974 (1974-03-13) (age 50)
Dover, Kent, England
NationalityBritish
OccupationActor
Years active1999–present

Shane Taylor is a British-American actor, known for appearing in the miniseries Band of Brothers and the serial Strike Back: Vengeance.

Career

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Taylor co-starred as the Louisianan medic Eugene Roe in the British-American miniseries Band of Brothers. A relatively minor character in the series, Roe is nevertheless the protagonist of the sixth episode, "Bastogne", which follows his struggles to help the men as they endure frigid conditions, low supplies, and constant enemy fire.[1] Taylor's performance was praised as "a marvel of economy" by Emily VanDerWerff of The A.V. Club, who wrote, "Watch how little he moves or speaks, unless he absolutely needs to...He's exactly the right man for this part and for the way that Roe's long slog through this siege begins to feel like an unending nightmare".[2]

In 2009, Taylor starred in the British dark comedy film Bomber as a character who accompanies his elderly father (Benjamin Whitrow) to Germany, as the old man wishes to atone for his actions during World War II.[3] In Strike Back: Vengeance, which aired in 2012, Taylor guest starred[4] as a ruthless mercenary. He described his character as "a mad, bad, crazy lad" and former colleague of Stonebridge (Philip Winchester). While filming his action scenes, Taylor sustained a black eye after accidentally coming into contact with Winchester. Taylor also cracked his rib, causing them to delay filming his final big action scene until the last day of shooting.[5] In 2013, he co-starred in the film Walking with the Enemy.[6]

Select filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Sepinwall, Alan (18 June 2009). "Band of Brothers: Revisiting "Bastogne"". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
  2. ^ VanDerWerff, Emily (7 May 2014). "Band Of Brothers: 'Bastogne'". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
  3. ^ Stamets, Bill (13 August 2010). "Arthouse films". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on 9 April 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2015. (subscription required)
  4. ^ Wagner, Curt (3 October 2012). "'Strike Back' renewed for 3rd season". RedEye. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
  5. ^ Wagner, Curt (13 October 2012). "Shane Taylor rolls with punches of 'Strike Back'". RedEye. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
  6. ^ DeFore, John (30 October 2013). "Walking With the Enemy: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
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