Who is Taylor in Beneath the Planet of the Apes?

Astronaut whose legacy influences future ape-human dynamics.

Who plays Taylor in Beneath the Planet of the Apes?

Taylor is played by Charlton Heston.

Taylor's abilities include astronaut training, survival, critical thinking.

Taylor has 6 mapped relationships in Beneath the Planet of the Apes. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Occupation: astronaut. First Appearance: Planet of the Apes.

Taylor — Narrative Mission Partner — Brent (James Franciscus)
Taylor's disappearance drives Brent's investigation and journey.

Brent is sent to search for Taylor and his crew, and later discovers Taylor imprisoned beneath the city.
Taylor — Alliance Companion — Nova (Linda Harrison)
Nova remains emotionally and narratively connected to Taylor throughout the film.

Nova travels through the Forbidden Zone wearing Taylor's dog tags, and her cry of 'Taylor!' interrupts the mutant's control over the astronauts.
Taylor — Social Former Associate — Zira (Kim Hunter)
Zira has prior personal knowledge of Taylor from the earlier events.

Zira and Cornelius tell Brent about their time with Taylor when they treat Brent's wound.
Taylor — Social Former Associate — Cornelius (David Watson)
Cornelius is connected to Taylor through their shared earlier history.

Cornelius and Zira mention their time with Taylor while caring for Brent.
Taylor — Conflict Final Opponent — Dr. Zaius (Maurice Evans)
Taylor's final confrontation with Zaius centers on preventing planetary destruction.

Taylor pleads to Zaius to prevent the weapon's activation, but Zaius refuses to listen and condemns humanity.
Taylor — Conflict Imprisoned Opponent — Mendez (Paul Richards)
Taylor is imprisoned by the society controlled by Mendez.

Taylor is held in a cell beneath the city, while Mendez leads the telepaths who intend to activate the Divine Bomb.