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Chip Taylor(1940-2026)

  • Composer
  • Actor
  • Music Department
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Chip Taylor was born on 21 March 1940 in Yonkers, New York, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for No Way Out (1987), Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). He was married to Joan Carole Frey. He died on 23 March 2026 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornMarch 21, 1940
DiedMarch 23, 2026(86)
BornMarch 21, 1940
DiedMarch 23, 2026(86)
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Known for

Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, and Sean Young in No Way Out (1987)
No Way Out
7.1
  • Soundtrack("Wild Thing")
  • 1987
Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool (2016)
Deadpool
8.0
  • Soundtrack
  • 2016
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
Deadpool & Wolverine
7.5
  • Soundtrack
  • 2024
Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Lucy Liu in Charlie's Angels (2000)
Charlie's Angels
5.7
  • Soundtrack
  • 2000

Credits

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Composer

  • A Bread Factory, Part One (2018)
    A Bread Factory, Part One
    6.8
    • Composer
    • 2018
  • A Bread Factory, Part Two (2018)
    A Bread Factory, Part Two
    6.7
    • Composer
    • 2018
  • 7 Heaven Love Ways (2012)
    7 Heaven Love Ways
    7.4
    • Composer
    • 2012
  • In the Family (2011)
    In the Family
    7.1
    • Composer
    • 2011
  • Divinyls: Wild Thing
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1993
  • Sam Kinison: Wild Thing (1988)
    Sam Kinison: Wild Thing
    7.5
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1988
  • Frehley's Comet: Rock Soldiers
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1987
  • John Stamos and Vanity in Never Too Young to Die (1986)
    Never Too Young to Die
    4.9
    • original score composed by
    • 1986
  • X: Wild Thing
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1984
  • Juice Newton in Juice Newton: Angel of the Morning (1981)
    Juice Newton: Angel of the Morning
    7.1
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1981
  • Step Out of Your Mind
    • Composer
    • 1966
  • The Troggs: Any Way That You Want Me
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1966
  • The Troggs: Wild Thing (1966)
    The Troggs: Wild Thing
    7.4
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1966

Actor

  • Chip Taylor in Whiskey Salesman (2019)
    Whiskey Salesman
    • Hall of Fame Singer Songwriter
    • 2019
  • 7 Heaven Love Ways (2012)
    7 Heaven Love Ways
    7.4
    • Larry T. Taylor
    • 2012
  • In the Family (2011)
    In the Family
    7.1
    • Darryl Hines
    • 2011
  • Melvin and Howard (1980)
    Melvin and Howard
    6.8
    • Clark Taylor
    • 1980
  • Martine Bijl in Martine (1975)
    Martine
    TV Series
    • 1975
  • A Woman's Decision (1975)
    A Woman's Decision
    6.9
    • James
    • Ewa's husband
    • 1975
  • The Catamount Killing (1974)
    The Catamount Killing
    5.8
    TV Movie
    • Ken Travers
    • 1974
  • The Elf and Mr. Little (1953)
    The Elf and Mr. Little
    4.4
    TV Short
    • Youth Choir (voice)
    • 1953

Music Department

  • First Avenue: Closer to the Stars
    TV Special
    • "Wild Thing" writer
    • 2020
  • Chip Taylor in Whiskey Salesman (2019)
    Whiskey Salesman
    • Hall of Fame Singer Songwriter
    • 2019
  • In-development projects at IMDbPro

Personal details

  • Born
    • March 21, 1940
    • Yonkers, New York, USA
  • Died
    • March 23, 2026
    • New York City, New York, USA(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Joan Carole FreyJuly 11, 1964 - June 19, 2025 (her death, 3 children)
  • Children
      James Kristian Voight
  • Parents
      Elmer Samuel Voight
  • Relatives
      Vivienne Jolie-Pitt(Niece or Nephew)
  • Other works
    Songwriter: Wrote "Wild Thing", a hit for The Troggs in 1966.

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Chose the pseudonym Chip Taylor at the suggestion of his record company due to difficulties in pronouncing his second name (Voight).

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