Kent Taylor

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Characters played by Kent Taylor

Frank Jansen — Slightly Scarlet (1956)

Multimillionaire mayoral reform candidate running against Caspar's influence. Still in love with June. Insists that her sister Dorothy must return to jail after her arrest, creating tension with Ben's efforts to protect her.

Phil Quincy — The Iron Sheriff (1957)

Phil is a newspaper publisher who demands to know what Gene Walden told Sheriff Sam Galt about the stagecoach killing. Sam refuses to reveal it. Phil is also in love with Claire, putting him in a romantic rivalry with Sam, who loves the same woman.

Gary Corbett — Alaska (1944)

Gary Corbett is the central figure, charged with murder after killing two claim jumpers who had killed his father. Held in town by Marshal John Masters until the weather allows him to be taken to Juneau, he suspects Thomas Leroux and a local judge of collusion. He survives Leroux's attempt to frame him and the jail fire, defeats Masters, and leaves for San Francisco with Roxie.

Joe — Five Came Back (1939)

Joe is the co-pilot of the Silver Queen and Bill's essential partner in the effort to repair the aircraft. He helps patch the leaking oil line and explains the flight's severe passenger limit. During the ordeal, Alice grows attracted to him, and he leaves with her on the final escape.

Kirk Lawrence — I'm No Angel (1933)

Affluent man engaged to Alicia Hatton who becomes infatuated with Tira and showers her with expensive gifts, prompting Jack's intervention.

Dr. Paul Henderson — Brides of Blood (1968)

Radiation scientist investigating atomic test fallout on Blood Island.

Ted O'Hara — Secret Venture (1955)

An American who accidentally takes Professor Henrik's identical briefcase at the airport, unaware that it contains a secret jet-fuel formula. After Zelinsky's group reveals the mix-up and tries to buy the case, Ted goes to the police and follows their instructions to contact Weber in Paris, becoming central to the effort to recover the formula and protect Henrik.

Steve Bennett — I'm Still Alive (1940)

Steve is a stuntman whose clash with actress Laura Marley leads them to fall in love and marry. At Laura's urging he leaves stunt work but struggles to find another occupation. After being rejected for a dangerous stunt and grieving Tommy Briggs's death, Steve becomes a barnstorming pilot; he later returns and barely survives another life-threatening stunt.

Hal Thorne — Washington Melodrama (1941)

A brash young newspaper publisher, Hal opposes Calvin's bill because he fears its food aid could be hijacked by fascist militaries. He is also Laurie's fiancé. When evidence appears to implicate Calvin in Mary's murder, Hal sets aside his political rivalry and newspaper crusade long enough to help hide an incriminating glove from the prosecutor.

Corrado — Death Takes a Holiday (1934)

Corrado is Grazia's mortal lover and the son of Duke Lambert. His relationship with Grazia establishes the human life that Duke Lambert wants preserved, making him part of the emotional conflict surrounding Prince Sirki's love for her and the decision to let her remain among the living.

Dr. Max Weitzberg — The Crawling Hand (1963)

Dr. Max Weitzberg is a scientist working alongside Steve Curan and Donna on the astronaut's mysterious infection. He helps investigate the alien lifeform and later accompanies Steve to California after fingerprints are found at a killing. Once Paul is freed from the hand's influence, Max returns to Washington with Steve.

Robert Townsend — Payment on Demand (1951)

Robert is David’s law partner during their impoverished early years in Santa Rosa. Joyce falsely tells Swanson that David handles patent law, causing Robert to leave the firm angrily. Twenty years later, Robert seeks a $15,000 loan, and David helps him despite Joyce’s attempt to conceal the request.

Career Overview

Kent Taylor has 114 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Blood Island Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Slightly Scarlet, Alaska, My Marriage. 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
114
Birth Date
1907-05-11 00:00:00
Birth Place
Nashua, Iowa, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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