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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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 2023
Poster of Trading Paint
Trading Paint
Buck Taylor was 80 in Trading Paint as 'Ben'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 2019
Poster of Bender
Bender
Buck Taylor was 78 in Bender as 'Sheriff J.E. Stone'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 11 2016
Poster of Indiscretion
Indiscretion
Buck Taylor was 78 in Indiscretion as 'Abe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 08 2016
Poster of Canyon Trail
Canyon Trail
Buck Taylor was 77 in Canyon Trail as 'Marshal Trevor Cooper'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 09 2015
Poster of Rodeo and Juliet
Rodeo and Juliet
Buck Taylor was 77 in Rodeo and Juliet as 'Judge Lawrence'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 2015
Poster of Cowboys & Aliens
Cowboys & Aliens
Buck Taylor was 73 in Cowboys & Aliens as 'Wes Claiborne'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 25 2008
Poster of The Mist
The Mist
Buck Taylor was 69 in The Mist as 'Ambrose Cornell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 2007
Poster of Flicka
Flicka
Buck Taylor was 68 in Flicka
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 2005
Poster of Hell to Pay
Hell to Pay
Buck Taylor was 67 in Hell to Pay as 'Dr. Adam Galen'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 2005
Poster of Truce
Truce
Buck Taylor was 66 in Truce as 'Harry Dodds'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Gods and Generals
Gods and Generals
Buck Taylor was 64 in Gods and Generals as 'Gen. Maxcy Gregg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of Jericho
Jericho
Buck Taylor was 62 in Jericho as 'Pap Doolin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 2000
Poster of Comanche
Comanche
Buck Taylor was 61 in Comanche as 'Capt. Myles Keogh'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 2000
Poster of The Soul Collector
The Soul Collector
Buck Taylor was 61 in The Soul Collector as 'Charlie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 24 1999
Poster of Wild Wild West
Wild Wild West
Buck Taylor was 61 in Wild Wild West as 'Cross-Eyed Reb'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 1999
Poster of Hard Time
Hard Time
Buck Taylor was 60 in Hard Time as 'Capt. Adam Gunther'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 1996
Poster of Tombstone
Tombstone
Buck Taylor was 55 in Tombstone as 'Turkey Creek Jack Johnson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of Gettysburg
Gettysburg
Buck Taylor was 55 in Gettysburg as 'Col. William Gamble'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1993
Poster of Payback
Payback
Buck Taylor was 53 in Payback as 'Nick'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 18 1991
Poster of Conagher
Conagher
Buck Taylor was 53 in Conagher
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1991
Poster of Big Bad John
Big Bad John
Buck Taylor was 51 in Big Bad John as 'Bob Simmons'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 11 1987
Poster of Proud Men
Proud Men
Buck Taylor was 49 in Proud Men as 'Homer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 27 1987
Poster of Timestalkers
Timestalkers
Buck Taylor was 48 in Timestalkers as 'Shaving Cowboy'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1986
Poster of T.J. Hooker - Blood Sport
T.J. Hooker - Blood Sport
Buck Taylor was 48 in T.J. Hooker - Blood Sport as 'Off. Phillips'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 21 1986
Poster of Wild Horses
Wild Horses
Buck Taylor was 47 in Wild Horses as 'Cowboy'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Dangerous Company
Dangerous Company
Buck Taylor was 43 in Dangerous Company as 'Petrie'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1981
Poster of Doc Hooker's Bunch
Doc Hooker's Bunch
Buck Taylor was 40 in Doc Hooker's Bunch as 'Mike Lassiter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 11 1978
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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 26 1978
Poster of Standing Tall
Standing Tall
Buck Taylor was 39 in Standing Tall as 'George Fewster'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1978
Poster of Beartooth
Beartooth
Buck Taylor was 39 in Beartooth
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 02 1978
Poster of Pony Express Rider
Pony Express Rider
Buck Taylor was 38 in Pony Express Rider as 'Bovey Kingman'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1967
Poster of Devil's Angels
Devil's Angels
Buck Taylor was 28 in Devil's Angels as 'Gage'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1967
Poster of The Wild Angels
The Wild Angels
Buck Taylor was 28 in The Wild Angels as 'Dear John'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 20 1966
Poster of And Now Miguel
And Now Miguel
Buck Taylor was 28 in And Now Miguel as 'Gabriel'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 17 1966
Poster of Ensign Pulver
Ensign Pulver
Buck Taylor was 26 in Ensign Pulver as 'Mannion (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1964
Poster of Johnny Shiloh
Johnny Shiloh
Buck Taylor was 24 in Johnny Shiloh as 'Josh'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 20 1963
Poster of The Contested Plains
The Contested Plains
Buck Taylor will be 86+ in The Contested Plains as 'Rufus Brown'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Making of Comanche
The Making of Comanche
Buck Taylor will be 86+ in The Making of Comanche as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Yellowstone
Yellowstone
Buck Taylor was 80+ in Yellowstone as 'Emmett Walsh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 20 2018
Poster of Rectify
Rectify
Buck Taylor was 74+ in Rectify as 'Zeke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 22 2013
Poster of Comanche Moon
Comanche Moon
Buck Taylor was 69+ in Comanche Moon as 'Ben Lily'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 30 1984
Poster of T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
Buck Taylor was 43+ in T. J. Hooker as 'Sam Rand'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982
Poster of Wild Times
Wild Times
Buck Taylor was 41+ in Wild Times as 'McBride'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 24 1980
Poster of Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Buck Taylor was 41+ in Knots Landing as 'Fred Morgan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979
Poster of The Sacketts
The Sacketts
Buck Taylor was 41+ in The Sacketts as 'Reed Carney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 15 1979
Poster of My Favorite Martian
My Favorite Martian
Buck Taylor was 25+ in My Favorite Martian as 'Bruce Baker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Buck Taylor was 25+ in The Fugitive as 'Jamie'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1963
Poster of Stoney Burke
Stoney Burke
Buck Taylor was 24+ in Stoney Burke as 'Mule'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Buck Taylor was 22+ in My Three Sons as 'Howard Sears'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960
Poster of The Rebel
The Rebel
Buck Taylor was 21+ in The Rebel as 'Gunman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1959
Poster of Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Buck Taylor was 19+ in Wagon Train as 'Skeeter Ames'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Buck Taylor was 17+ in Gunsmoke as 'Leonard Parker, Newly O'Brian, Newly'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954