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Josh Taylor Biography

Birth Name:Tommy Tim Taylor

Birth Place:Princeton, Illinois, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Made his last appearance after 10 years on "Days of Our Lives" in 1987, which would give him multiple award nominations and praise, later returning to the show in 1997 as a different character, and still appearing on the show as of 2013
  • He attended Dartmouth College and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Sociology, then received a full scholarship to the University of Denver Law School, earning his Juris Doctorate in Law
  • While visiting friends in Los Angeles, he picked up a couple of jobs including one at a local bar, where he was noticed and won a lead role on the popular soap opera "Days of Our Lives․"
  • Has appeared in small parts in series and mini-movies such as "Murder, She Wrote," and "Beverly Hills, 90210," as well as having brief stints on "The Young and the Restless․"

Awards

  • 1978Soapy-Most Exciting New Actor: winner
  • 1986Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role on a Daytime Serial: nominated
  • 20201st Annual Soap Hub Award-Favorite Days of Our Lives Actor: nominated
  • 20212nd Annual Soap Hub Award-Favorite Days of Our Lives Actor: nominated