Actor & Director

Tate Taylor: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 11
as director: 7
on screen: 2001–2021
box office: $493M
nominations: 2
average score: 49

Born: June 3, 1969 (age 57)
Birthplace: Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Film director, film producer, screenwriter, actor
Years active: 1997-present
Spouses: John Norris

Biggest hits

The Best Tate Taylor Movies

The films of Tate Taylor that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Help (2011) leads with $222M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Tate Taylor's Career in Numbers

Tate Taylor's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Tate Taylor works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Journeyman (2001) to Breaking News in Yuba County (2021), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Tate Taylor Movies by Decade

2000s 3
2010s 5
2020s 2

The 2010s were Tate Taylor's busiest decade, with 5 films.

Tate Taylor Movies by Genre

Drama 4
Comedy 2
Action 1
Biography 1
Romance 1
Western 1

Drama is the genre Tate Taylor has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of comedy (2).

Tate Taylor Career Milestones

First film: The Journeyman 2001
Biggest box office hit: The Help $222M worldwide
Best-rated film: Ma Movie Echo Score 64
Newest film: Breaking News in Yuba County 2021

11 credits

Tate Taylor Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Tate Taylor is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 7 as director and 3 as actor. Rated films average a score of 49. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Tate Taylor

Tate Taylor Movies as an Actor

Tate Taylor in Documentaries & Specials

2021 Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist as Self · Documentary

2 nominations

Tate Taylor: Awards & Nominations

2 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 2012 to 2012. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

BAFTA 1 nomination
Critics' Choice 1 nomination

65th British Academy Film Awards
- Tate Taylor: Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay The Help
17th Critics' Choice Awards
- Tate Taylor: Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay The Help

Biography

Who Is Tate Taylor?

Tate Taylor was born in Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. in 1969 and is 57 years old. Credited on films since 2001, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Tate Taylor (born June 3, 1969) is an American filmmaker and actor. Taylor is notably recognized for directing major hits such as The Help (2011), Get On Up (2014), and The Girl on the Train (2016). Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, Taylor spent 15 years working in New York City and Los Angeles, becoming a feature film director with his debut in Pretty Ugly People (2008). Throughout his early career, he also acted in films like Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997) and Winter's Bone (2010), and made appearances in TV series such as Charmed, Six Feet Under, and The Drew Carey Show.

Taylor's career took a major leap when he directed The Help (2011), based on Kathryn Stockett's novel. The film was both critically acclaimed and a commercial success, grossing over $200 million worldwide. This success led to numerous industry awards and nominations for Taylor. He followed with the James Brown biopic Get On Up (2014) and the adaptation of Paula Hawkins' book, The Girl on the Train. Though the latter received mixed reviews, it had commercial success. More recently, Taylor directed the psychological horror film Ma (2019) and action thriller film Ava (2020). His most recent film, Breaking News in Yuba County (2021), featured frequent collaborator Allison Janney.

Works with

Who Tate Taylor Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Tate Taylor shares the most films with. Allison Janney comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Octavia Spencer (5).

FAQ

Tate Taylor: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Tate Taylor been in?

Tate Taylor is credited on 11 films, from 2001 to 2021. 3 of them as an actor and 7 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Tate Taylor's highest-grossing movie?

The Help (2011) is Tate Taylor's biggest box office hit, with $222M worldwide, ahead of The Girl on the Train (2016) ($173M). Across every film with box office figures, Tate Taylor's movies have made $493M.

Tate Taylor's biggest hits

What is the best Tate Taylor movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Tate Taylor's best-rated film is Ma (2019) with a score of 64, followed by Ava (2020) (45).

Best Tate Taylor movies, ranked

Has Tate Taylor won an Oscar?

Tate Taylor has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Tate Taylor has 0 wins from 2 nominations.

How old is Tate Taylor?

Tate Taylor is 57 years old, born on June 3, 1969 in Jackson, Mississippi, U.S..

What is Tate Taylor's newest movie?

The most recent film on Tate Taylor's filmography is Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist (2021), in the role of Self.

Who does Tate Taylor work with most often?

Tate Taylor shares the most films with Allison Janney (5 films), Octavia Spencer (5 films) and Luke Evans (2 films).

The Best Tate Taylor Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 11 credits.

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