Tate Taylor is an American filmmaker and actor, born on June 3, 1969, in Jackson, Mississippi. He gained prominence for directing 'The Help' (2011), which received multiple Academy Award nominations. Taylor is also known for 'Get on Up' (2014), a biopic of James Brown, and 'The Girl on the Train' (2016). Before directing, he worked in acting and had roles in TV and film. Taylor is recognized for his collaborations with actor and producer Octavia Spencer.
THE HELP
The Help, released in 2011, is a powerful drama centered around the lives of African American maids in 1960s Mississippi. The film follows Skeeter, a...
AVA
Ava is a 2020 action thriller film directed by Tate Taylor. The movie follows the story of Ava, a deadly assassin who works for a black ops...
GET ON UP
Get on Up is a biographical drama film that follows the life of James Brown, a legendary musician known as the 'Godfather of Soul'. The movie...
THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN
The Girl on the Train is a psychological thriller film based on the novel of the same name. It follows the story of a woman who becomes entangled in a...