Tate Taylor

Director, Actor, Producer, Writer

June 3, 1969 (56 years)
Tate Taylor is an American filmmaker and actor. A frequent collaborator with his friends and prolific character actresses Allison Janney and Octavia Spencer, Taylor is best known for directing The Help, Get on Up, and The Girl on the Train.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • The Drew Carey Show
    The Drew Carey Show9 seasons
  • Sordid Lives: The Series
    Sordid Lives: The Series1 season
  • The Journeyman
    The Journeyman2001

Known For

  • The Help
    The Help2011
  • The Girl on the Train
    The Girl on the Train2016
  • Ava
    Ava2020
  • Get on Up
    Get on Up2014
  • Ma
    Ma2019
  • I Spy
    I Spy2002
  • Palm Royale
    Palm Royale2 seasons
  • Pretty Ugly People
    Pretty Ugly People2008
  • Breaking News in Yuba County
    Breaking News in Yuba County2021
  • Filthy Rich (US)
    Filthy Rich (US)1 season
  • Rumble Through the Dark
    Rumble Through the Dark2023
  • Grace and Frankie
    Grace and Frankie7 seasons
  • Love & Distrust
    Love & Distrust2010

Featured Videos

  • Breaking News In Yuba County: Tate Taylor On The Script
    Breaking News In Yuba County: Tate Taylor On The ScriptBreaking News in Yuba CountyFeb 3, 2021
  • Diana Silvers On Director Tate Taylor
    Diana Silvers On Director Tate TaylorMaMay 16, 2019
  • Tate Taylor On Why Everyone Can Relate To The Script
    Tate Taylor On Why Everyone Can Relate To The ScriptMaMay 16, 2019
  • The Girl On The Train: Tate Taylor On The Character 'Rachel'
    The Girl On The Train: Tate Taylor On The Character 'Rachel'The Girl on the TrainSep 26, 2016
  • The Girl On The Train: Edgar Ramirez On Tate Taylor
    The Girl On The Train: Edgar Ramirez On Tate TaylorThe Girl on the TrainSep 26, 2016
  • The Girl On The Train: Allison Janney On Tate Taylor
    The Girl On The Train: Allison Janney On Tate TaylorThe Girl on the TrainSep 26, 2016
  • Get On Up: Tate Taylor On What Brian Grazer And Mick Jagger Bring To The Film
    Get On Up: Tate Taylor On What Brian Grazer And Mick Jagger Bring To The FilmGet on UpJul 21, 2014
  • Get On Up: Octavia Spencer On What Tate Taylor Brings To The Film
    Get On Up: Octavia Spencer On What Tate Taylor Brings To The FilmGet on UpJul 21, 2014

Filmography

2021
Breaking News in Yuba County · as Attractive Customer
2019
Ma · as Officer Grainger
2010
Love & Distrust · as Dusty (segment "auto Motives")
2010
Winter's Bone · as Satterfield
2008
Prop 8: The Musical · as The Frightened Villagers
2008
Pretty Ugly People · as George's Boyfriend
2008
Sordid Lives: The Series · as Richie MillerOn Plex
2005
Wannabe · as Gunner Dillyn
2004
Breakin' All the Rules · as Attendant
2003
A.U.S.A. · as Gung-Ho A.u.s.a.
2002
I Spy · as Lieutenant Percy
2001
Planet of the Apes · as Friend At Leo's Party
2001
Six Feet Under · as Job Applicant #1
2001
The Journeyman · as Chester PattonOn Plex
2000
Queer as Folk (US) · as Calvin
1998
Charmed · as Applicant #3
1997
1995
The Drew Carey Show · as JimOn Plex

2024
Palm Royale · as Executive Producer
2023
Rumble Through the Dark · as Executive Producer
2021
2020
Filthy Rich (US) · as Executive Producer
2019
2015
Grace and Frankie · as Executive Producer
2014
2011
The Help · as Executive Producer
2010
2008

2011
The Help · as Screenplay
2008

2022
Nomad With Carlton McCoy · as Self - Culinary Virtuoso
2021
2012
The 84th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Audience Member
2012
2005
1991
Movie Days · as Self

2020
Filthy Rich (US) · as Teleplay
1996
A Time to Kill · as Production Assistant
1992
The Adventures of Pete & Pete · as Production Assistant