Sam Taylor

American film director (1895-1958)
Person human Q719427
Sam Taylor
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Sam Taylor

Summary

Sam Taylor is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on August 13, 1895[3]. He passed away in Santa Monica[4]. He died on March 6, 1958[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], director[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Sam Taylor was born in New York City[2].
  • Sam Taylor died in Santa Monica[4].
  • Sam Taylor was born on August 13, 1895[3].
  • Sam Taylor died on March 6, 1958[5].
  • Sam Taylor is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery[12].
  • Sam Taylor held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Sam Taylor's native language[14].
  • Sam Taylor's professions included film director[6].
  • Sam Taylor worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Sam Taylor worked as a film producer[8].
  • Sam Taylor worked as a director[9].
  • Sam Taylor's professions included writer[10].
  • Sam Taylor worked as an actor[15].
  • Sam Taylor's education included a stint at Fordham University[16].
  • Sam Taylor is recorded as male[17].
  • Sam Taylor's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Sam Taylor's Commons category is recorded as Sam Taylor (director)[19].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20].
  • Sam Taylor's family name is recorded as Taylor[21].
  • Sam Taylor's given name is recorded as Sam[22].
  • Sam Taylor's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Sam Taylor's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Sam Taylor's Commons Creator page is recorded as Sam Taylor[25].
  • Sam Taylor's writing language is recorded as English[26].
  • Sam Taylor's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Sam Taylor[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Sam Taylor was born in New York City[2]. He was born on August 13, 1895[3]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Sam Taylor's education included a stint at Fordham University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], director[9], writer[10], and actor[15].

Death and Burial

Sam Taylor died on March 6, 1958[5]. He died in Santa Monica[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20]. Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Sam Taylor ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Sam Taylor born?

Sam Taylor's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Sam Taylor die?

Sam Taylor passed away in Santa Monica[4].

What did Sam Taylor do for work?

Sam Taylor worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], director[9], and writer[10].

Where did Sam Taylor go to school?

Sam Taylor was educated at Fordham University[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Taylor
    Related category Category:Films directed by Sam Taylor, Category:Films with screenplays by Sam Taylor (director)
    Place of burial Holy Cross Cemetery
    Citizenship
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