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Grant Taylor
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Grant Taylor

1917 – 1971 · Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, UK · Active 1940–2020

Grant Taylor, an actor known for his work in British cinema, appears in Quatermass and the Pit (1967), a film that delves into the unsettling fusion of science fiction and horror. Set against the backdrop of 1960s London, Taylor's performance contributes to the film's exploration of humanity's fears regarding the unknown and extraterrestrial influences. His role adds depth to the narrative, highlighting the psychological tension that defines this cult classic, making it a significant entry in the realm of genre cinema.

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Quatermass and the Pit

Quatermass and the Pit

1967 ★ 6.6
as Police Sergeant Ellis

A mysterious artifact unearthed below a London subway station proves to have powerful psychic effects on the people around.

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Filmography

29 credits
1970s 5 credits
1972
UFO: Take them Alive as Generale James Henderson
Movie ★ 7.0
1970
UFO as Gen. Henderson
TV ★ 7.7
1970
UFO as General Henderson
TV ★ 7.7
1970
UFO as James Henderson
TV ★ 7.7
1970
Doomwatch as Colonel Kramer
TV ★ 6.4
1960s 12 credits
1968
The Champions as General Winters
TV ★ 6.5
1968
The Jazz Age as Mr. MacDougal
TV
1967
Quatermass and the Pit as Police Sergeant Ellis
Movie ★ 6.6
1967
Calamity the Cow as Mr Grant
Movie ★ 5.6
1967
The Investigation as Defendant
Movie
1967
ITV Playhouse as Sir Terence Norrington
TV ★ 7.0
1965
The Pistol as Sergeant Pender
Movie ★ 7.0
1965
BBC Play of the Month as Second Reporter
TV ★ 5.3
1962
The Saint as Pete Grove
TV ★ 7.4
1961
The Avengers as Merridon
TV ★ 7.8
1961
TV ★ 7.4
1961
Drama 61-67 as Ben Greenfield
TV
1950s 8 credits
1959
The Siege of Pinchgut as Constable Macey
Movie ★ 6.3
1959
TV ★ 4.8
1956
TV ★ 6.0
1954
Movie ★ 5.9
1954
His Majesty O'Keefe as Lt. Brenner
Movie ★ 6.2
1953
Captain Thunderbolt as Captain Thunderbolt
Movie ★ 10.0
1951
Inland with Sturt as Captain Charles Sturt
Movie
1950
The Kangaroo Kid as Phil Romero
Movie ★ 7.5
1940s 3 credits
1949
Eureka Stockade as Sergt. Major Milne
Movie ★ 6.0
1944
The Rats of Tobruk as Bluey Donkin
Movie ★ 6.4
1940
Forty Thousand Horsemen as Red Gallagher
Movie ★ 5.8
Crew Credits
2020s 1 credit
2020
Movie ★ 6.1