Bill Taylor (visual effects artist)

Bill Taylor
Born(1944-07-05)July 5, 1944
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 22, 2021(2021-08-22) (aged 77)
OccupationVisual effects artist

Bill Taylor (July 5, 1944 – August 22, 2021) was an American visual effects artist. He won a Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for two more in the category Outstanding Special Visual Effects for his work on the television programs A.D. and Star Trek: The Next Generation.[1]

In 2013, Taylor was awarded the John A. Bonner Medal of Commendation by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.[2][3]

Taylor died on August 22, 2021, at the age of 77.[4][5][6]

References

  1. ^ "Bill Taylor". Television Academy. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. ^ "The 78th Scientific & Technical Awards (2012) and (2013) Honorees". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  3. ^ Kilday, Gregg (January 8, 2013). "Academy Honoring Visual Effects Supervisor Bill Taylor With Bonner Medal". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  4. ^ Beresford, Trilby (August 29, 2021). "Bill Taylor, VFX Artist on 'Blade Runner,' 'Fast and the Furious' and 'Bourne Identity,' Dies at 77". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  5. ^ "In Memoriam: William Taylor, ASC (1944-2021)". American Society of Cinematographers. September 28, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  6. ^ "William (Bill) Taylor". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. October 3, 2021. p. B9. Retrieved January 4, 2025 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon


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