- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJames Wesley Voight
- Chip Taylor was born on March 21, 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 March 23, 2026 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseJoan Carole Frey(July 11, 1964 - June 19, 2025) (her death, 3 children)
- ChildrenJames Kristian VoightKelly Jo Voight
- ParentsElmer Samuel Voight
- RelativesVivienne Jolie-Pitt(Niece or Nephew)Shiloh Jolie-Pitt(Niece or Nephew)Knox Jolie-Pitt(Niece or Nephew)Jon Voight(Sibling)Angelina Jolie(Niece or Nephew)Barry Voight(Sibling)James Haven(Niece or Nephew)
- Chose the pseudonym Chip Taylor at the suggestion of his record company due to difficulties in pronouncing his second name (Voight).
- Uncle of actress Angelina Jolie and actor James Haven
- Grand-uncle of Maddox Jolie-Pitt, Zahara Jolie-Pitt, Pax Jolie-Pitt (aka "Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt"), Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt and Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt.
- Chip is also a professional gambler of note.
- Notable pop and country songs written by Taylor include "He Sits at Your Table" (Willie Nelson), "I Can't Let Go" (Evie Sands, the Hollies, Linda Ronstadt), "The Baby" (the Hollies), "Worry" (Johnny Tillotson), "Make Me Belong to You" (Barbara Lewis), "I Can Make It With You" (the Pozo Seco Singers, Jackie DeShannon), "Any Way That You Want Me" (the Troggs, Evie Sands, Melanie, American Breed, Juice Newton, Mary Mason, Lita Ford, Liverpool Five), "On My Word" (Cliff Richard), "Step Out of Your Mind" (The American Breed), "Country Girl City Man" (Billy Vera and Judy Clay), "I'll Hold Out My Hand", "Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)" (Lorraine Ellison, Janis Joplin), "Julie" (Bobby Fuller Four, Marshall Crenshaw), and "Lonely Is As Lonely Does" (the Fleetwoods).
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