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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 ''[[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 man" 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 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 ''[[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 man" 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> |
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==Select filmography== |
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* ''[[All Along the Watchtower (TV series)|All Along the Watchtower]]'' (1999) |
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* ''[[Where the Heart Is (1997 TV series)|Where the Heart Is]]'' (1999) |
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* ''[[Dangerfield (TV series)|Dangerfield]]'' (1999) |
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* ''King of the Bingo Game'' (short) (1999) |
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* ''Room to Rent'' (2000) |
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* ''P.O.V.'' (2000) |
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* ''[[Band of Brothers (miniseries)|Band of Brothers]]'' (2001) |
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* ''[[Comedy Lab]]'' (2004) |
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* ''[[Shinobido]] (video game) (2005) |
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* ''[[Bomber (2009 film)|Bomber]]'' (2009) |
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* ''[[The Day of the Triffids (2009 TV series)|The Day of the Triffids]]'' (2009) |
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* ''[[Devil's Playground (2010 film)|Devil's Playground]]'' (2010) |
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* ''[[Strike Back: Vengeance]]'' (2012) |
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* ''[[Walking with the Enemy]]'' (2013) |
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* ''[[Quirke (TV series)|Quirke]]'' (2014) |
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* ''[[Sons of Liberty (miniseries)|Sons of Liberty]]'' (2015) |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 17:56, 31 August 2015
Shane Taylor | |
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Shane Taylor is a British actor.
Career
Taylor co-starred in the British-American 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.[1] 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".[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 man" 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]
Select filmography
- All Along the Watchtower (1999)
- Where the Heart Is (1999)
- Dangerfield (1999)
- King of the Bingo Game (short) (1999)
- Room to Rent (2000)
- P.O.V. (2000)
- Band of Brothers (2001)
- Comedy Lab (2004)
- Shinobido (video game) (2005)
- Bomber (2009)
- The Day of the Triffids (2009)
- Devil's Playground (2010)
- Strike Back: Vengeance (2012)
- Walking with the Enemy (2013)
- Quirke (2014)
- Sons of Liberty (2015)
References
- ^ Sepinwall, Alan (18 June 2009). "Band Of Brothers: 'Bastogne'". The Star-Ledger . Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ VanDerWerff, Todd (7 May 2014). "Band Of Brothers: 'Bastogne'". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ Stamets, Bill (13 August 2010). "Arthouse films". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 30 August 2015. (subscription required)
- ^ Wagner, Curt (3 October 2012). "'Strike Back' renewed for 3rd season". RedEye. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ Wagner, Curt (13 October 2012). "Shane Taylor rolls with punches of 'Strike Back'". RedEye. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
External links
- Shane Taylor at IMDb