Ferris Taylor

Ferris Taylor

Deceased · Born: Mar 25, 1888 · Died: Mar 7, 1961

Personal Details

BornMar 25, 1888 Henrietta, Texas, USA
Spouse
  • Leona Thompson

    ( Dec 5, 2025 to Mar 7, 1961 )
  • Marynell Goodson

    ( Dec 5, 2025 to Mar 13, 1923 )

Biography

Ferris Taylor, a renowned American actor, took his first breath on the twenty-fifth day of March, in the year eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, in the charming town of Henrietta, Texas, United States of America.

Throughout his illustrious career, Taylor made a lasting impact on the silver screen, captivating audiences with his memorable performances in notable films such as "The Saint in Palm Springs" (1940),"A Man's World" (1942),and "The Daredevil Drivers" (1938).

In his personal life, Taylor was twice blessed in love, tying the knot with the lovely Leona Thompson and later, Marynell Goodson. His life was a testament to the power of love and commitment.

Tragically, Ferris Taylor's time on this earth came to a close on March 7, 1961, in the vibrant city of Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States of America. Despite his untimely passing, Taylor's legacy continues to inspire and entertain generations to come.

Career

1957
The Iron Sheriff
The Iron Sheriff as Dr. Amos Leyland
1956
The Harder They Fall
The Harder They Fall as House Doctor - Chicago (uncredited)
1954
The Siege at Red River
The Siege at Red River as Anderson Smith
1953
Tricky Dicks
Tricky Dicks as Chief of Detectives B.A. Copper
Fingerprints Don't Lie
Fingerprints Don't Lie as Mayor Wendell Palmer (uncredited)
1950
The Good Humor Man
The Good Humor Man as Man in Elevator (uncredited)
Woman in Hiding
Woman in Hiding as Fred (uncredited)
Two Flags West
Two Flags West as Dr. Magowan (uncredited)
The Gunfighter
The Gunfighter as George the Grocer (uncredited)
1948
The Gallant Legion
The Gallant Legion as Telegrapher
Kidnapped
Kidnapped as Man on Road with Wagon (uncredited)
Docks of New Orleans
Docks of New Orleans as Police Medical Examiner
1947
Curley
Curley as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
1946
Man from Rainbow Valley
Man from Rainbow Valley as Colonel Winthrop
Magnificent Doll
Magnificent Doll as Jonathan Phillips
1943
Hoosier Holiday
Hoosier Holiday as Governor Manning
Happy Land
Happy Land as Mayor (uncredited)
1942
Hello, Annapolis
Hello, Annapolis as Capt. Forbes
A Man's World
A Man's World as Chief DeShon
1941
Miss Polly
Miss Polly as Mayor Walsh
Ridin' on a Rainbow
Ridin' on a Rainbow as Captain 'Lijah Bartlett
1940
Ladies Must Live
Ladies Must Live as Paul Halliday
Grand Ole Opry
Grand Ole Opry as Lt. Gov. Edgar G. Thompson
She Couldn't Say No
She Couldn't Say No as Judge Jenkins
Rancho Grande
Rancho Grande as Emery Benson
Always a Bride
Always a Bride as Paul Loomis
Diamond Frontier
Diamond Frontier as Paul Willem
An Angel from Texas
An Angel from Texas as Lone Star Mayor O'Dempsey
Dr. Kildare Goes Home
Dr. Kildare Goes Home as Dr. Coldridge (uncredited)
Foreign Correspondent
Foreign Correspondent as Jones' Father (uncredited)
1939
Mountain Rhythm
Mountain Rhythm as Judge Worthington
Flight at Midnight
Flight at Midnight as (uncredited)
Man of Conquest
Man of Conquest as Jonas Lea
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man as Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as Senator Carlisle (uncredited)
1938
The Daredevil Drivers
The Daredevil Drivers as Councilman Baker
Santa Fe Stampede
Santa Fe Stampede as Judge Henry J. Hixon
He Couldn't Say No
He Couldn't Say No as Oxnard O. Parsons
1937
Mr. Dodd Takes the Air
Mr. Dodd Takes the Air as Jiram P. Doremus
The Wrong Road
The Wrong Road as Bidder (uncredited)
Varsity Show
Varsity Show as Mayor Jones
1933
Ladies They Talk About
Ladies They Talk About as Reformer on Stage at Radio Broadcast (uncredited)