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Ken Taylor(1934-2015)

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Ken Taylor in Our Man in Tehran (2013)
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Ken Taylor was born on 5 October 1934 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is known for Argo (2012), Escape from Iran: The Inside Story (1981) and CBC News: Toronto (1952). He was married to Patricia Taylor. He died on 15 October 2015 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornOctober 5, 1934
DiedOctober 15, 2015(81)
BornOctober 5, 1934
DiedOctober 15, 2015(81)
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Ben Affleck, Tate Donovan, Rory Cochrane, Clea DuVall, Scoot McNairy, and Kerry Bishé in Argo (2012)
Argo
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  • 2012
Escape from Iran: The Inside Story
7.0
  • Self
  • 1981
CBC News: Toronto (1952)
CBC News: Toronto
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TV Series
  • Self
Our Man in Tehran (2013)
Our Man in Tehran
7.4
  • Self
  • 2013

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  • Ben Affleck, Tate Donovan, Rory Cochrane, Clea DuVall, Scoot McNairy, and Kerry Bishé in Argo (2012)
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    • 2012

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Our Man in Tehran
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  • Alternative name
    • Kenneth Taylor
  • Born
    • October 5, 1934
    • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Died
    • October 15, 2015
    • New York City, New York, USA(colon cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Patricia TaylorOctober 1, 1960 - October 15, 2015 (his death, 1 child)
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    • 1 Portrayal

Did you know

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    Was the Canadian ambassador to Iran who rescued and housed six American diplomats in Tehran, who were at risk of becoming hostages.
  • Quotes
    [on the film Argo (2012)] We're portrayed as innkeepers who are waiting to be saved by the CIA.

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