Gandhi (1982)

Born in Hampstead, London, England. Long time camera operator for Freddie Francis who graduated to full-fledged cinematographer on Ken Russell's TOMMY (1975) while still serving as second unit camera operator on MOONRAKER (1979) and THE DARK CRYSTAL (1983), and camera operator on STAR WARS (1977). Subsequently as cinematographer Taylor went on to shoot several films for Richard Attenborough, notably GANDHI (1982) for which he won an Academy Award, A CHORUS LINE (1985) and CRY FREEDOM (1987). Other notable cinematography credits include HIGH ROAD TO CHINA (1983), CHAMPIONS and SPLITZ (both 1984), FOREIGN BODY (1986), OPERA (1987), THE EXPERTS and SEA OF LOVE (both 1989), THE RAINBOW THIEF (1990), POPCORN (1991), FROM TIME TO TIME (1992), AGE OF TREASON (1993), THE STEAL (1994), THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1998), NON HO SONNO / SLEEPLESS (2001).  Cinematography 1982: GANDHI 1 nomination, 1 Award