Biography

A native of San Francisco, Robert Paul Taylor, ruggedly handsome, began his career as a dancer, appearing in multiple MTV commercials which led to work in a dozen music videos for stars such as Gwen Stefani, Pussycat Dolls, and Elton John.

On television, Robert plays the hardened Troik Warrior in Star Wars Skeleton Crew opposite Jude Law on Disney. He gained earlier attention with a breakout 8-episode arc as Remy Ramirez on Hulu's East Los High and delivered notable guest roles in Better Call Saul, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Fresh Off The Boat, Berlin Station and The Good Place. Internationally, Taylor can be seen as Raul in Russia's mega-hit Chernobyl.

On the silver screen, Robert stars in Five Piece, North Hollywood Love Story, and South 32. He has also appeared in acclaimed films, including In Her Place and Jack Henry Robbins' VHYes.

As a screenwriter, Taylor co-wrote several features, including Mask of Janus, Recoil, South 32, and By The Rivers of Babylon. He created the mini-series The Bathroom Diaries and is the creator and star of the Zeus Network's Sober Coach.

In addition to his work on screen, Taylor is an accomplished author, having published multiple volumes of poetry and prose through Street Fame Books. His works, which are available worldwide via Barnes & Noble and Amazon, include: Burn Ash Rise (2019), Impasse (2018), Solitary Man (2016), Of Everything I Once Loved (2015), All Out War (2013), Like This (2011), and Drifting (2010).

Taylor is represented by Smith & Hervey/Grimes (US), Lucky Star (EU), and 4Walls (UK).

He resides in Hollywood, California, with his two beloved dogs, Charlie and Skip.

- IMDb mini biography by: Chris Gardner, Hollywood Reporter