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Deems Taylor

Personal Information

Known ForActing
GenderMale
Born / DiedDec 22, 1885 (Died at 81)
Zodiac Sign♑Capricorn
Place of BirthNew York City, New York, USA
Career Span1924 – 1966
Known Credits6 Titles
Official Links
ActingPopularity Score 0.7

Deems Taylor

Also known as:Joseph Deems Taylor
Total Works

6

5 movies • 1 shows

Avg Rating

7.2 / 10

across rated releases

Box Office

—

worldwide gross

Global Reach

#1

TMDB star index

Biography

Joseph Deems Taylor (December 22, 1885 – July 3, 1966) was an American composer, music critic, and promoter of classical music. Nat Benchley, the author of The Lost Algonquin Roundtable, referred to him as "the dean of American music". The Deems Taylor Awards were established by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers in 1967 to honor his memory.

Signature Roles & Milestones

Fantasia
7.3
Fantasia
1940•movie
as Narrator - Narrative Introductions
What's My Line?
7.1
What's My Line?
1950•series
as Self

Full Filmography & Credits

Showing 6 titles featuring Deems Taylor

Fantasia
7.3
Fantasia
1940•movie

as Narrator - Narrative Introductions

What's My Line?
7.1
2 eps
What's My Line?
1950•series

as Self

The Rite of Spring
9.5
The Rite of Spring
1940•movie

as The Narrator

Janice Meredith
7.0
Janice Meredith
1924•movie

Role: Original Music Composer

Of Men and Music
7.0
Of Men and Music
1951•movie

as Narrator (voice)

The Barber of Seville
7.0

Role: Writer