Jack Taylor

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Characters played by Jack Taylor

Priest — Conan the Barbarian (1982)

Religious figure serving within Thulsa Doom's cult.

Victor Fargas — The Ninth Gate (1999)

A Portuguese book owner who possesses a copy of The Nine Gates containing three engravings signed LCF for Lucifer. He is found drowned, and Corso retrieves his book from a fireplace, discovering that the three specific engravings have been deliberately torn out. His copy provides crucial clues about the book's authentic structure.

Mirvel — Eugenie (1970)

Confidante and active participant in the island's ritualistic sexual perversions.

Quincey Morris — Count Dracula (1970)

American adventurer and Lucy's fiancé who joins the vampire hunters.

Gentleman on Horseback — The Return of the Musketeers (1989)

Noble rider in a brief scene.

Andrew Holsteter — Son of Cain (2013)

Andrew Holsteter is a respected chess player and teacher who becomes closely involved in helping the troubled boy. He recognizes the boy’s exceptional talent as well as the danger in his conduct, agrees to teach him under strict rules, and later helps him and Coral prepare for the Spanish Chess Open.

Howard Tucker — The Ghost Galleon (1974)

Wealthy businessman orchestrating a publicity stunt leading to the phantom galleon.

Cynthia's Lover — Nightmares Come at Night (1973)

Cynthia's Lover is Cynthia Robins's criminal partner in the jewelry-store robbery and the plan to escape to Brazil. He discusses using hypnosis, injections, and deception to make Anna de Istria appear responsible for further violence, but fears that proving Anna acted under hypnosis would expose their conspiracy.

Professor Thomas — Neutron the Atomic Superman vs. the Death Robots (1962)

Academic colleague who collaborates with Neutron on scientific research and bomb prevention.

David Hume — Rest in Pieces (1987)

David is a blind concert pianist living among Catherine's houseguests and a member of their death cult. He helps maintain the group's secrecy by stopping and stabbing Louis on the road, while remaining aligned with Catherine's supposed instructions against Helen and Bob.

Olsen — Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1977)

Mysterious stranger who follows and assists the expedition. He saves Glauben from a bog, reveals himself as a fellow scientist, guides them to a hidden city and cloning laboratory, explains the relativity of time, and uses a mysterious box to trigger an explosion that floods the grotto, allowing the group's escape.

Christopher Caplin — Edge of the Axe (1988)

Christopher Caplin is a local man who drinks with Laura at the Nebbs' tavern after she learns that she is bankrupt. He leaves the tavern with Laura, but their journey ends after her car crashes. The masked killer later murders them in the woods, and their bodies become evidence in McIntosh's investigation.

Career Overview

Jack Taylor has 91 screen credits in a career dating back to 1956. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Neutron Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Ninth Gate, Son of Cain, The Ghost Galleon. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
91
Birth Date
1926-10-21
Birth Place
Oregon City, Oregon, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q961495), public domain (CC0).