James Taylor

Characters played by James Taylor

The Driver — Two-Lane Blacktop (1971)

Co-owns a modified 1955 Chevy 150 drag car and races cross-country. Picks up a hitchhiker, develops a crush on her, and proposes a trip to Columbus for car parts. Engages in a rivalry and uneasy alliance with GTO, eventually racing an El Camino at an airstrip.

Career Overview

James Taylor has 71 screen credits in a career dating back to 1952. Their work is anchored in the The Rutles Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Two-Lane Blacktop, James Taylor: Live at the Beacon Theatre, Carole King and her Songs at the BBC. 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: 71
Birth Date: 1948-03-12
Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

The Rutles Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Valerie Carter (3 collaborations)
David Lasley (3 collaborations)
Kate Markowitz (3 collaborations)
Arnold McCuller (3 collaborations)
Clifford Carter (3 collaborations)
Jimmy Johnson (3 collaborations)
Bob Mann (2 collaborations)
Luis Conte (2 collaborations)
Warren Oates (1 collaborations)
Dennis Wilson (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (66 credits)
- James Taylor Nice Jazz Festival
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- James Taylor: [2015] Guitare Center Sessions
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- James Taylor Live in Italy
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Joni Mitchell: Blue
  Self (Guitar)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2025
- Joni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- American Symphony
  Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- Carole King and her Songs at the BBC
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- Joni Mitchell - The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Immediate Family
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- 95th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting
  Self - Performer
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- Carole King: Natural Woman
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- James Taylor | Austin City Limits Festival
  Self - Vocals, Guitar
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- A MusiCares Tribute to Carole King
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
  
  - Bruce Springsteen (2026) ... Self actor actors
  
  - James Taylor, Evie McGee Colbert (2026) ... Self actor actors
  
  - James Taylor, Eva Longoria (2023) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  - Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, James Taylor (2022) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  - Ty Burrell, John Heilemann, James Taylor (2020) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  2015
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
  
  - At Home Edition: Queen Latifah, Pete Davidson, Judd Apatow, James Taylor (2020) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2014
- Late Night with Seth Meyers
  
  - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, James Taylor (2020) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - Taylor Schilling, James Taylor (2015) ... Self - Guest/Musical Guest actor actors
  
  2014
- Tanglewood 75th Anniversary Celebration
  Himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- A MusiCares Tribute To Paul McCartney
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- Carole King & James Taylor | Live at the Troubadour
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
  Self (uncredited) (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Funny People
  James Taylor
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Neil Young: Don't Be Denied
  Himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Alison Krauss | A Hundred Miles Or More
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- Make it Three Yards: A Conversation with James Taylor
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- James Taylor | One Man Band
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- Paul Simon and Friends | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- Geared-Up
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- A MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute Honoring James Taylor
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- James Taylor: Squibnocket
  Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- The Colbert Report
  
  - James Taylor (2008) ... actor actors
  
  2005
- Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
  Self - Interviewee
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Joni Mitchell: Woman of Heart and Mind
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- James Taylor Pull Over
  Himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
  
  - Jon Favreau, James Taylor (2026) ... Self - Guest/Musical Guest actor actors
  
  - Kristen Stewart/Josh Duhamel/James Taylor (2020) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  2003
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show
  
  - Taraji P. Henson, Lea Michele, James Taylor (2015) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, James Taylor (2007) ... Self actor actors
  
  2003
- Appalachian Journey Live In Concert
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- An All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- The West Wing
  
  - A Change Is Gonna Come (2004) ... James Taylor actor actors
  
  1999
- James Taylor: Live at the Beacon Theatre
  Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien
  
  - Kirk Douglas, Gabrielle Reece, James Taylor (1997) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  1993
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
  
  - Conan O'Brien, James Taylor (2009) ... actor actors
  
  - Show #2360 (2002) ... actor actors
  
  1992
- Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1990
- The Simpsons
  
  - Deep Space Homer (1994) ... James Taylor (voice) actor actors
  
  1989
- Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- Morons from Outer Space
  Minister
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- Working
  Trucker
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1982
- No Nukes
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1980
- James Taylor in Concert
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1979
- James Taylor in Concert: Live at Blossom Music Center
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1979
- Austin City Limits
  
  - James Taylor (2015) ... Self actor actors
  
  1975
- Saturday Night Live
  
  - Rosie O'Donnell/James Taylor (1993) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  - Steve Martin/James Taylor (1991) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  - Robin Williams/James Taylor (1988) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  - Paul Simon/James Taylor (1980) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  - Michael Palin/James Taylor (1979) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
  
  1975
- James Taylor in Concert - BBC Studios
  Singer
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1971
- Two-Lane Blacktop
  The Driver
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1971
- James Taylor Sings James Taylor
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1970
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
  
  - Episode 74 (1992) ... Self (archive footage) actor actors
  
  - Episode 35 (1992) ... Self actor actors
  
  1962
- Today
  
  - James Taylor, Danny Glover, Chris Judd (2006) ... Self actor actors
  
  1952
sound (3 credits)
- Song to Woody: Greenwich Village, The Folk Revival, and Bob Dylan
  music
  
  sound
  
  2024
- Working
  songs
  
  sound
  
  1982
- Badlands
  theme song performance
  
  sound
  
  1973
production (1 credits)
- Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name
  consulting producer
  
  production
  
  2022
writing (1 credits)
- Working
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1982