PROFILE
Full Name: Brian Taylor
Stage Name: Brian Taylor
Year of Birth: Information not publicly available
Nationality: American
Spouse and Children: There is no public information regarding Brian Taylor’s marital status or children.
Career Start: Taylor began his career as a cinematographer, working on independent films and low-budget shorts. He attended the Los Angeles Film School in Hollywood, California.
Filmography:
As Director
Crank (2006) – Co-director with Mark Neveldine
Crank: High Voltage (2009) – Co-director with Mark Neveldine
Gamer (2009) – Co-director with Mark Neveldine
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011) – Co-director with Mark Neveldine
Mom and Dad (2017) – Director
Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024) – Director
As Screenwriter
Crank (2006) – Co-writer
Pathology (2008) – Co-writer
Crank: High Voltage (2009) – Co-writer
Gamer (2009) – Co-writer
Jonah Hex (2010) – Co-writer
Mom and Dad (2017) – Writer
As Producer
Pathology (2008) – Producer
Mom and Dad (2017) – Producer
Awards and Nominations: Specific awards and nominations for Brian Taylor are not widely documented.
Most Notable Work: Taylor is best known for co-directing Crank (2006) and its sequel Crank: High Voltage (2009) alongside Mark Neveldine. These films are celebrated for their fast-paced action and innovative cinematography.
Interesting Facts
Taylor often collaborates with Mark Neveldine, and together they are known as Neveldine/Taylor.
The duo is recognized for their aggressive, high-energy camerawork and have worked on commercials for brands like Nike, Powerade, and Budweiser before transitioning to feature films.
They are known for their engineering skills as cinematographers and camera operators, having invented “The Roller Dolly,” a device that allows for dynamic camera movements.
Brian Taylor continues to be a prominent figure in the film industry, known for his unique directing style and contributions to action cinema.