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Rip Taylor Biography
Birth Name:Charles Elmer Taylor
Birth Place:Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Is widely recognized for his performances as the "crying comedian․"
- Is best known for his appearances as a stand-up comic
- Served in the U․S․ Army Signal Corps during the Korean War
- Was featured in the Broadway musical "Sugar Babies․"
- Was the grand marshal of the 2006 Washington D․C․ Capital Pride parade