Jay Taylor (born 16 October 1983) is an English actor.[1] He is best known for the role of Marcus in the 2008 British Thriller film Donkey Punch.[2][3]
Jay Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Born | James Taylor 16 October 1983 |
| Occupation | Actor / Director |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Early life and education edit
Taylor was born in Bromley, the son of a BBC TV producer. His brother is a 1st assistant director and fashion / photo journalism photographer. He was educated at the Ravens Wood School for Boys in Bromley. He then went on to train at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), graduating in 2006. Taylor lives in London.
Career edit
Taylor´s acting career began in 2007 when he appeared as Jonathan Fox in the BBC TV series, Holby City[4] and then portrayed Evan Davies in the TV film, Daphne. In the same year he was cast as drug dealer Chris Wrightman in the English crime film, Rise of the Footsoldier, based on the life of former Inter City Firm football hooligan turned underworld gang member, Carlton Leach. In 2008 Taylor co-starred alongside Jaime Winstone, Julian Morris, Nichola Burley, Robert Boulter, Sian Breckin and Tom Burke in Olly Blackburn´s directoral debut, Donkey Punch, playing the role of Marcus.[5] Donkey Punch was critically honoured at its appearance at the Sundance Film Festival.
In the same year, Taylor also played the recurring role of Dan Cox in a number of episodes in the ITV production of The Bill, and in The Fixer. Taylor appeared in series 3 of Misfits. Jay has also appeared in: George Lucas' second world war epic 'Red Tails'; the Glasgow Citizens Theatre production of 'A Clockwork Orange';[6] BBC Four's Mills & Boon biopic 'Consuming Passion: 100 Years of Mills & Boon'; the Channel 4 comedy 'Sirens'; BBC comedy 'Teaboys; and in 'A Fantastic Fear Of Everything'. Taylor has also directed three short films, Homecoming, Laura and London Bridge.
References edit
- ^ Jay Taylor, Ilas in “The Minister of Chance” — A Slice of SciFi Interview — Slice of SciFi
- ^ "Donkey Punch – Horror Film Review". by Deborah Louise Robinson, Cinefantastique, August 1, 2009.
- ^ "Film Review: Donkey Punch". Film Journal
- ^ "Holby City". Radio Times.
- ^ Review: Donkey Punch | Film | The Guardian
- ^ Jay Taylor unleashes Alex, the anti-hero of a violent, iconic story | Evening Times
- ^ Interview With Olly Blackburn, Jay Taylor And Rob Boulter | Electric Sheep
- ^ Film Review: Donkey Punch
External links edit
- Jay Taylor at IMDb
- Jay Taylor at United Agents