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Buck Taylor

Bio: Walter Clarence "Buck" Taylor, III (born May 13, 1938) is an American actor and water color artist best known for his role as gunsmith-turned-deputy Newly O'Brien in 113 episodes during the last eight seasons of CBS's Gunsmoke television series (1967–1975). In recent years, he has painted the portrait of his friend and Gunsmoke costar James Arness
Born: Fri, May 13 1938
Birthplace: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
Buck Taylor is 86 years old
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Poster of Two Sinners and a Mule
Two Sinners and a Mule
Buck Taylor was
84 in Two Sinners and a Mule
as 'Sheriff Cleetus'.
Fri, Apr 21 2023
Poster of Trading Paint
Trading Paint
Buck Taylor was
80 in Trading Paint
as 'Ben'.
Fri, Feb 22 2019
Poster of Bender
Bender
Buck Taylor was
78 in Bender
as 'Sheriff J.E. Stone'.
Fri, Oct 14 2016
Poster of Hell or High Water
Hell or High Water
Buck Taylor was
78 in Hell or High Water
as 'Old Man'.
Thu, Aug 11 2016
Poster of Indiscretion
Indiscretion
Buck Taylor was
78 in Indiscretion
as 'Abe'.
Wed, Jun 08 2016
Poster of Canyon Trail
Canyon Trail
Buck Taylor was
77 in Canyon Trail
as 'Marshal Trevor Cooper'.
Mon, Nov 09 2015
Poster of Rodeo and Juliet
Rodeo and Juliet
Buck Taylor was
77 in Rodeo and Juliet
as 'Judge Lawrence'.
Fri, Nov 06 2015
Poster of Cowboys & Aliens
Cowboys & Aliens
Buck Taylor was
73 in Cowboys & Aliens
as 'Wes Claiborne'.
Fri, Jul 29 2011
Poster of The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy
The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy
Buck Taylor was
72 in The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy
as 'Pete Snyder'.
Thu, Mar 03 2011
Poster of When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'
When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'
Buck Taylor was
69 in When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 25 2008
Poster of The Mist
The Mist
Buck Taylor was
69 in The Mist
as 'Ambrose Cornell'.
Wed, Nov 21 2007
Poster of Flicka
Flicka
Buck Taylor was
68 in Flicka
Fri, Oct 20 2006
Poster of Miracle at Sage Creek
Miracle at Sage Creek
Buck Taylor was
67 in Miracle at Sage Creek
as 'Buckskin Charlie'.
Fri, Nov 25 2005
Poster of Hell to Pay
Hell to Pay
Buck Taylor was
67 in Hell to Pay
as 'Dr. Adam Galen'.
Fri, Aug 12 2005
Poster of The Wendell Baker Story
The Wendell Baker Story
Buck Taylor was
67 in The Wendell Baker Story
as 'Bob Draper'.
Wed, Aug 03 2005
Poster of Truce
Truce
Buck Taylor was
66 in Truce
as 'Harry Dodds'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of The Trail to Hope Rose
The Trail to Hope Rose
Buck Taylor was
65 in The Trail to Hope Rose
as 'Parson Brown'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Gods and Generals
Gods and Generals
Buck Taylor was
64 in Gods and Generals
as 'Gen. Maxcy Gregg'.
Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of Jericho
Jericho
Buck Taylor was
62 in Jericho
as 'Pap Doolin'.
Sun, Oct 01 2000
Poster of Comanche
Comanche
Buck Taylor was
61 in Comanche
as 'Capt. Myles Keogh'.
Mon, Jan 10 2000
Poster of The Soul Collector
The Soul Collector
Buck Taylor was
61 in The Soul Collector
as 'Charlie'.
Sun, Oct 24 1999
Poster of Wild Wild West
Wild Wild West
Buck Taylor was
61 in Wild Wild West
as 'Cross-Eyed Reb'.
Wed, Jun 30 1999
Poster of Hard Time
Hard Time
Buck Taylor was
60 in Hard Time
as 'Capt. Adam Gunther'.
Sat, Dec 12 1998
Poster of Dallas: J.R. Returns
Dallas: J.R. Returns
Buck Taylor was
58 in Dallas: J.R. Returns
as 'Steve Grisham'.
Thu, Nov 14 1996
Poster of Tombstone
Tombstone
Buck Taylor was
55 in Tombstone
as 'Turkey Creek Jack Johnson'.
Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of Gettysburg
Gettysburg
Buck Taylor was
55 in Gettysburg
as 'Col. William Gamble'.
Fri, Oct 08 1993
Poster of Payback
Payback
Buck Taylor was
53 in Payback
as 'Nick'.
Thu, Jul 18 1991
Poster of Conagher
Conagher
Buck Taylor was
53 in Conagher
Mon, Jul 01 1991
Poster of Big Bad John
Big Bad John
Buck Taylor was
51 in Big Bad John
as 'Bob Simmons'.
Thu, Feb 01 1990
Poster of Desperado: The Outlaw Wars
Desperado: The Outlaw Wars
Buck Taylor was
51 in Desperado: The Outlaw Wars
as 'Wes Porter'.
Tue, Oct 10 1989
Poster of The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory
The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory
Buck Taylor was
49 in The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory
as 'Buck Smith'.
Wed, Nov 11 1987
Poster of Proud Men
Proud Men
Buck Taylor was
49 in Proud Men
as 'Homer'.
Thu, Oct 01 1987
Poster of Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge
Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge
Buck Taylor was
49 in Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge
as 'Newly'.
Sun, Sep 27 1987
Poster of Timestalkers
Timestalkers
Buck Taylor was
48 in Timestalkers
as 'Shaving Cowboy'.
Tue, Mar 10 1987
Poster of Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
Buck Taylor was
48 in Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
as 'Grey'.
Sat, Nov 15 1986
Poster of Wild Horses
Wild Horses
Buck Taylor was
47 in Wild Horses
as 'Cowboy'.
Tue, Nov 12 1985
Poster of Triumphs of a Man Called Horse
Triumphs of a Man Called Horse
Buck Taylor was
44 in Triumphs of a Man Called Horse
as 'Sgt. Bridges'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Dangerous Company
Dangerous Company
Buck Taylor was
43 in Dangerous Company
as 'Petrie'.
Tue, Feb 09 1982
Poster of The Legend of the Lone Ranger
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
Buck Taylor was
43 in The Legend of the Lone Ranger
as 'Robert Edward Gattlin'.
Thu, Aug 06 1981
Poster of Louis L'Amour's The Cherokee Trail
Louis L'Amour's The Cherokee Trail
Buck Taylor was
43 in Louis L'Amour's The Cherokee Trail
as 'Laird'.
Thu, May 21 1981
Poster of Cattle Annie and Little Britches
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
Buck Taylor was
42 in Cattle Annie and Little Britches
as 'Dynamite Dick'.
Fri, Apr 24 1981
Poster of Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid
Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid
Buck Taylor was
40 in Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid
as 'Joe'.
Fri, May 26 1978
Poster of Standing Tall
Standing Tall
Buck Taylor was
39 in Standing Tall
as 'George Fewster'.
Sat, Jan 21 1978
Poster of Beartooth
Beartooth
Buck Taylor was
39 in Beartooth
Mon, Jan 02 1978
Poster of Pony Express Rider
Pony Express Rider
Buck Taylor was
38 in Pony Express Rider
as 'Bovey Kingman'.
Mon, Nov 01 1976
Poster of The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
Buck Taylor was
29 in The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
as 'Poolside Interviewer 2 (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 30 1967
Poster of Devil's Angels
Devil's Angels
Buck Taylor was
28 in Devil's Angels
as 'Gage'.
Fri, Apr 14 1967
Poster of The Wild Angels
The Wild Angels
Buck Taylor was
28 in The Wild Angels
as 'Dear John'.
Wed, Jul 20 1966
Poster of And Now Miguel
And Now Miguel
Buck Taylor was
28 in And Now Miguel
as 'Gabriel'.
Tue, May 17 1966
Poster of Ensign Pulver
Ensign Pulver
Buck Taylor was
26 in Ensign Pulver
as 'Mannion (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 31 1964
Poster of Johnny Shiloh
Johnny Shiloh
Buck Taylor was
24 in Johnny Shiloh
as 'Josh'.
Sun, Jan 20 1963
Poster of The Contested Plains
The Contested Plains
Buck Taylor will be
86+ in The Contested Plains
as 'Rufus Brown'.
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Poster of Yellowstone
Yellowstone
Buck Taylor was
80+ in Yellowstone
as 'Emmett Walsh'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 20 2018
Poster of Rectify
Rectify
Buck Taylor was
74+ in Rectify
as 'Zeke'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 22 2013
Poster of Comanche Moon
Comanche Moon
Buck Taylor was
69+ in Comanche Moon
as 'Ben Lily'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2008
Poster of Crazy like a Fox
Crazy like a Fox
Buck Taylor was
46+ in Crazy like a Fox
as 'Blake'.
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Sun, Dec 30 1984
Poster of Wild Times
Wild Times
Buck Taylor was
41+ in Wild Times
as 'McBride'.
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Thu, Jan 24 1980
Poster of Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Buck Taylor was
41+ in Knots Landing
as 'Fred Morgan'.
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Thu, Dec 27 1979
Poster of The Sacketts
The Sacketts
Buck Taylor was
41+ in The Sacketts
as 'Reed Carney'.
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Tue, May 15 1979
Poster of My Favorite Martian
My Favorite Martian
Buck Taylor was
25+ in My Favorite Martian
as 'Bruce Baker'.
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Sun, Sep 29 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Buck Taylor was
25+ in The Fugitive
as 'Jamie'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Buck Taylor was
25+ in The Outer Limits
as 'Gard Hayden'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1963
Poster of Stoney Burke
Stoney Burke
Buck Taylor was
24+ in Stoney Burke
as 'Mule'.
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Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Buck Taylor was
24+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as 'Dancer Smith'.
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Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Buck Taylor was
22+ in My Three Sons
as 'Howard Sears'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960
Poster of The Rebel
The Rebel
Buck Taylor was
21+ in The Rebel
as 'Gunman'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1959
Poster of Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Buck Taylor was
19+ in Wagon Train
as 'Skeeter Ames'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1957
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
Buck Taylor was
19+ in Have Gun, Will Travel
as 'Eddie'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Buck Taylor was
17+ in Gunsmoke
as 'Leonard Parker, Newly O'Brian, Newly'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Buck Taylor was
16+ in The Wonderful World of Disney
as 'Josh'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954