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Actor

Noah Taylor: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
33
on screen
1987–2018
box office
$627M
nomination
1
average score
70
Born
September 4, 1969 (age 57)
Birthplace
London, England
Full name
Noah–George Taylor
Citizenship
Australian
Occupations
Actor, artist
Years active
1987–present
Spouses
Dionne Harris
Career at a glance

Noah Taylor's Career in Numbers

Noah Taylor's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Noah Taylor works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Year My Voice Broke (1987) to Paddington 2 (2018), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Noah Taylor Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 3
  2. 1990s 9
  3. 2000s 6
  4. 2010s 11

The 2010s were Noah Taylor's busiest decade, with 11 films.

Noah Taylor Movies by Genre

  • Drama 14
  • Comedy 6
  • Action 2
  • Mystery 2
  • Fantasy 2
  • Adventure 1
  • Crime 1

Drama is the genre Noah Taylor has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of comedy (6).

Noah Taylor Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
Skyscraper $305M worldwide
Best-rated film
Paddington 2 Movie Echo Score 90
Newest film
Paddington 2 2018
33 credits

Noah Taylor Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Noah Taylor is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 70. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Noah Taylor Movies as an Actor

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  1. 2018 Skyscraper (2018) movie poster Skyscraper as Mr. Pierce · Action Movie Echo Score: 49
  2. 2018 Paddington 2 (2018) movie poster Paddington 2 Adventure Movie Echo Score: 90
  3. 2016 The Menkoff Method (2016) movie poster The Menkoff Method as Max Menkoff · Comedy
  4. 2016 The Windmill Massacre (2016) movie poster The Windmill Massacre as Nicholas · Drama
  5. 2016 Deep Water (2016) movie poster Deep Water as Detective Nick Manning · Crime
  6. 2015 Predestination (2015) movie poster Predestination Action
  7. 2015 And Then There Were None (2015) movie poster And Then There Were None as Thomas Rogers · Mystery
  8. 2014 Lost in Karastan (2014) movie poster Lost in Karastan as Xan Butler · Comedy
  9. 2014 The Double (2014) movie poster The Double Drama
  10. 2012 Hatfields & McCoys (2012) movie poster Hatfields & McCoys as Lark Varney · Drama
  11. 2011 Red Dog (2011) movie poster Red Dog as Jack · Comedy
  12. 2008 Lecture 21 (2008) movie poster Lecture 21 as Peters · Fantasy
  13. 2003 The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) movie poster The Sleeping Dictionary as Neville · Drama
  14. 2002 Max (2002) movie poster Max Drama
  15. 2001 He Died with a Felafel in His Hand (2001) movie poster He Died with a Felafel in His Hand as Danny · Comedy
  16. 2001 Simon Magus (2001) movie poster Simon Magus Drama
  17. 2000 The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz (2000) movie poster The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz as Hyde Park Nutter · Fantasy
  18. 1999 Simon Magus (1999) movie poster Simon Magus as Simon · Mystery
  19. 1998 There’s No Fish Food in Heaven (1998) movie poster There’s No Fish Food in Heaven as Jeff · Comedy
  20. 1998 Woundings (1998) movie poster Woundings as Journalist · Drama
  21. 1997 Down Rusty Down (1997) movie poster Down Rusty Down as Rusty
  22. 1997 True Love and Chaos (1997) movie poster True Love and Chaos as Dean · Drama
  23. 1995 Dad and Dave: On Our Selection (1995) movie poster Dad and Dave: On Our Selection as Joe · Comedy
  24. 1993 The Nostradamus Kid (1993) movie poster The Nostradamus Kid as Ken Elkin · Drama
  25. 1992 Secrets (1992) movie poster Secrets as Randolph · Drama
  26. 1991 Flirting (1991) movie poster Flirting as Danny Embling · Drama
  27. 1989 Bangkok Hilton (1989) movie poster Bangkok Hilton as Billy Engels · Drama
  28. 1988 Dadah Is Death (1988) movie poster Dadah Is Death as Andrew Barlow · Drama
  29. 1987 The Year My Voice Broke (1987) movie poster The Year My Voice Broke as Danny Embling · Drama
1 nomination

Noah Taylor: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

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Biography

Who Is Noah Taylor?

Noah Taylor was born in London, England in 1969 and is 57 years old. Credited on films since 1987, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Noah–George Taylor, born 4 September 1969, is an esteemed Australian actor recognized for his diverse roles across various film and television projects. Some of his acclaimed roles include performances as teenage David Helfgott in Shine, Locke in the HBO series Game of Thrones, Darby Sabini in the BBC One series Peaky Blinders, Mr. Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Danny in the Australian cult film He Died with a Felafel in His Hand. Taylor has also portrayed Adolf Hitler in two different projects, the American television series Preacher and the 2002 film Max. His acting career commenced in 1987 after grabbing the attention of director John Duigan, who cast him in the film The Year My Voice Broke.

Besides his noteworthy acting career, Taylor is also an artist and a musician. He has recorded music under the alias 'Cardboard Box Man' and as part of 'Noah Taylor & the Sloppy Boys. In terms of acting, he has starred in films of diverse genres like action (such as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider), comedies (like The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou), psychological thrillers (like Predestination) and historical dramas (like Max). In 2010, he starred in Simon Rumley's mystery thriller Red White & Blue, which gained international acclaim. In addition to acting, he is also known to be an artist and an accomplished musician, playing multiple instruments including the viola, French horn, and guitar.

Works with

Who Noah Taylor Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Noah Taylor shares the most films with. Hugo Weaving comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Peter Spierig (2).

FAQ

Noah Taylor: Questions & Answers

How many movies Noah Taylor has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Noah Taylor been in?

Noah Taylor is credited on 33 films, from 1987 to 2018. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Noah Taylor's highest-grossing movie?

Skyscraper (2018) is Noah Taylor's biggest box office hit, with $305M worldwide, ahead of Paddington 2 (2018) ($290M). Across every film with box office figures, Noah Taylor's movies have made $627M.

Noah Taylor's biggest hits

What is the best Noah Taylor movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Noah Taylor's best-rated film is Paddington 2 (2018) with a score of 90, followed by Skyscraper (2018) (49).

Best Noah Taylor movies, ranked

Has Noah Taylor won an Oscar?

Noah Taylor has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Noah Taylor has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Noah Taylor?

Noah Taylor is 57 years old, born on September 4, 1969 in London, England.

What is Noah Taylor's newest movie?

The most recent film on Noah Taylor's filmography is Skyscraper (2018), in the role of Mr. Pierce.

Who does Noah Taylor work with most often?

Noah Taylor shares the most films with Hugo Weaving (3 films), Peter Spierig (2 films) and Cate Blanchett (2 films).

The Best Noah Taylor Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 33 credits.

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