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Noah Taylor Biography

Birth Name:Noah George Taylor

Birth Place:London, England

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Script department

Fast Facts

  • At the 1999 Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival he won the Best Actor for his role in "Simon Magus․"
  • After taking a friend's suggestion to take up theatre, he found it enjoyable and decided to make it his career
  • He made his film debut with the film "The Year My Voice Broke" and appeared in the film's sequel "Flirting" four years later
  • Portrayed the character of Mr․ Bucket in the 2005 film "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," a remake from the 1971 film "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory․"
  • Starred in the film "Vanilla Sky" directed by Cameron Crowe, who says that he is one of his all-time favorite actors
  • Other than acting he is an accomplished musician, being able to play the viola, the French horn, and the guitar
  • Appeared in the "15 Feet of Pure White Snow" music video by Nick Cave, both of who have similar appearances

Awards

  • 1987AFI Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role: nominated
  • 1988FCCA Award-Best Actor - Male: winner
  • 1995AFI Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 1996AFI Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role: nominated
  • 1996President Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast: nominated
  • 1997Chlotrudis Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 1997FCCA Award-Best Supporting Actor - Male: winner
  • 1999Best Actor-: winner
  • 2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2001OFCS Award-Best Ensemble: winner
  • 2004BSFC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2005Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2012Chainsaw Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2012Jury Prize-Best Actor: winner