Buck Taylor

Description:

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum "Hall of Great Western Performers" Inductee, and Multi-Western Heritage Award Winner, most recently for roles in the critically acclaimed movie Hell or High Water (2016) (Outstanding Theatrical, 2017), The Road to Valhalla (2013) (Outstanding Documentary, 2015) and Truce (2005) (Outstanding Theatrical, 2007), Buck Taylor is an All-Around Western Enthusiast and Cowboy at heart. Born on May 13, 1938 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California as Walter Clarence Taylor III, he is most notably known for his work on the beloved television western Gunsmoke (1955). He tours the United States promoting awareness for organizations that support our Men and Women in Blue, our brave Military Veterans and those deployed protecting America's Freedoms. Buck Taylor is a Artist who continues to attend annual shows and events, such as the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, to promote our Western Heritage through his watercolor paintings in between movie roles. He has been married to Goldie Ann Mauldin since 1995.

Overview

Birthday May 13, 1938

Born In Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Alternative names Walter C. Taylor III , Walter Taylor III

Height 183 cm

Spouse/Ex- Goldie Ann Maudlin April 1995 - present (),Judy Nugent March 18, 1961 - November 13, 1981 (divorced)

Parents Dub Taylor

Children Matthew Taylor

Relatives Allyson Adams (Niece or Nephew)

Did you know

Trivia He thought so highly of Gunsmoke (1955) star James Arness, who played Marshal Matt Dillon, that he named his second son Matthew. He also named his third son Cooper Glenn after Glenn Strange.

Quotes [on how he was brought into the cast after a guest appearance in the 13th season of Gunsmoke (1955)] They liked me [from that guest appearance] so much they decided to test me as Newly O'Brien, who was a gunsmith and U.S. Deputy Marshal. Six months later, I was on the show.

Nickname Buck Taylor