John Taylor

Characters played by John Taylor

Clive — Sugar Town (1999)

Clive is an aging musician in a supergroup assembled from former members of other bands, and he is married to Eva. Their lives are disrupted when a cult member brings a surly 12-year-old to their home, claiming Clive fathered the child. Clive also seeks financial backing with his bandmates and producer.

Ghost of Christmas Present — A Diva's Christmas Carol (2000)

Depicted as a heavy metal rocker, this spirit exposes Ebony's current impact, showing how she overworks her band, how her accountant embezzles from her, and the true struggles of the homeless and her family. He warns her about the dangers of ignorance and greed.

Career Overview

John Taylor has 76 screen credits in a career dating back to 1964. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Strange Frequency Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Duran Duran - Live at Baloise Session 2025, Duran Duran: Lollapalooza Argentina 2017, Classic Albums: Duran Duran - Rio. 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: 76
Birth Date: 1960-06-20
Birth Place: Solihull, Warwickshire, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

Strange Frequency Collection (1 titles)
James Bond (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Simon Le Bon (4 collaborations)
Nick Rhodes (4 collaborations)
Roger Taylor (4 collaborations)
Dom Brown (2 collaborations)
Simon Willescroft (2 collaborations)
Anna Ross (2 collaborations)
Rachael O'Connor (1 collaborations)
Erin Stevenson (1 collaborations)
Russell Mulcahy (1 collaborations)
David Kershenbaum (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (74 credits)
- Duran Duran: Secret Oktober (Exclusive Worldwide Release)
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Billy Idol Should Be Dead
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Duran Duran - Live at Baloise Session 2025
  Self : Bass, Guitar & Backing vocals
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2025
- The Making of Do They Know It's Christmas?
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
  Self - Duran Duran, Inductee
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Duran Duran: A Hollywood High
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- The Sound of 007
  Self - Duran Duran
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony
  Self - Duran Duran
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Platinum Party at the Palace
  Self - Duran Duran
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Radio 2 In Concert: Duran Duran
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- Duran Duran: Future Past - Live in Concert on DREAMSTAGE
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- The Sparks Brothers
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- Duran Duran at the BBC
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- King Rocker
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Duran Duran: There's Something You Should Know
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- Duran Duran - A Night In
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- Duran Duran: Paper Gods Japan Tour
  Self - bass
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- Duran Duran: Lollapalooza Argentina 2017
  Self - bass guitar
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- Duran Duran - Live at Eden with BBC Music Day
  Self - bass guitar
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- The Music of David Lynch
  Self - Duran Duran
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- Duran Duran: Life Is Beautiful Festival
  Self - bass
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Nile Rodgers: Secrets of a Hitmaker
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Duran Duran: Unstaged
  Self - Bass Guitar
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2014
- Duran Duran: A Diamond In the Mind 2011
  Self - bass guitar
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- Duran Duran - One Night Only, ITV
  Self - bass
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- Duran Duran - Live at Hammersmith '82!
  Self - bass
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Duran Duran : Songbook Performance
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
  
  - Duran Duran (2021) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2009
- Classic Albums: Duran Duran - Rio
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- X Factor
  
  - Live 1 (2015) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2008
- Duran Duran: The Making of Red Carpet Massacre
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- Duran Duran - Red Carpet Massacre
  Self - bass guitar
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- Concert for Diana
  Self - Duran Duran
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- The Graham Norton Show
  
  - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dame Judi Dench, Jay Blades, Jack Whitehall and Duran Duran (2023) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  - Tom Hanks, Peter Capaldi, David Walliams, Duran Duran (2015) ... Self actor actors
  
  2007
- Duran Duran – The Ultimate Review
  Self - Bassist
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- Duran Duran: Live from London
  Self (Bass)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
  Self - Duran Duran
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Live Aid
  Self - Duran Duran
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- Duran Duran - Live At Wembley Arena
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- The Tony Danza Show
  
  - Episode 65 (2004) ... Self - Duran Duran actor actors
  
  2004
- 100 Greatest Sexy Moments
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Duran Duran: Greatest Videos
  Self - Bass
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Duran Duran The first 11 videos
  Self - Bass
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
  
  - Goldie Hawn, Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, Duran Duran, Nile Rodgers (2026) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  - Christina Ricci, Steven Bochco, & Duran Duran (2005) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  2003
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show
  
  - Mariah Carey, Duran Duran (2007) ... Self actor actors
  
  2003
- Vegas, City of Dreams
  Byron Llord
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- Strange Frequency
  Jimmy Blitz (segment 'Room Service')
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- A Diva's Christmas Carol
  Ghost of Christmas Present
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- Wild Boys: The Story of Duran Duran
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- Four Dogs Playing Poker
  Dick
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- Drowning on Dry Land
  Bobby
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- Sugar Town
  Clive
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- Queen: Champions of the World
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1995
- Duran Duran: MTV Unplugged
  Self - bass guitar
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- Duran Duran: Live Music Hall Cologne
  Self - bass
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- Duran Duran: Decade
  Self - Bass
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Duran Duran: 6ix by 3hree
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Duran Duran: Live in Japan '89
  Self - bass
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Duran Duran - Big Thing Live
  Self - Bass guitar
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- Duran Duran: Working for the Skin Trade
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- Working for the Skin Trade: Duran Duran
  Self - Bass guitar
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- Duran Duran: Three To Get Ready
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1987
- Le monde est à vous
  
  - Episode 18 (1995) ... Self - Duran Duran actor actors
  
  - Episode 13 (1993) ... Self - Duran Duran actor actors
  
  1987
- Sacrée soirée
  
  - Episode 32 (1988) ... Self - Duran Duran actor actors
  
  1987
- The Power Station Video EP
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1986
- Live Aid
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- Arena
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- Duran Duran: The Making of Arena
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- As the Lights Go Down
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- Duran Duran: Sing Blue Silver
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1984
- Duran Duran: Seven And The Ragged Tiger
  Self - Bass
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1983
- Duran Duran: MTV New Year's Eve Ball
  Self - bass
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1982
- Duran Duran: Live at Hammersmith 1982
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1982
- Top of the Pops
  
  - Episode 2 (1981) ... Self actor actors
  
  1964
sound (2 credits)
- Mi Vida Loca
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1994
- A View to a Kill
  theme song performance
  
  sound
  
  1985