Derek Taylor
Known for Acting · 6 credits
- Born
- 1932-05-07
- Died
- 1997-09-07
- Place of birth
- Wirral, England, UK
- Also known as
- Derek Wyn Taylor
Biography
Derek Wyn Taylor was an English journalist, writer, publicist and record producer. He is best known for his role as press officer to the Beatles, with whom he worked in 1964 and then from 1968 to 1970, and was one of several associates to earn the moniker "the Fifth Beatle". Before returning to London to head the publicity for the Beatles' Apple Corps organisation in 1968, he worked as the publicist for California-based bands such as the Byrds, the Beach Boys and the Mamas and the Papas. Taylor was known for his forward-thinking and extravagant promotional campaigns, exemplified in taglines such as "The Beatles Are Coming" and "Brian Wilson Is a Genius". He was equally dedicated to the 1967 Summer of Love ethos and helped stage that year's Monterey Pop Festival.
Known For
TV Shows (1)
Movies (5)
About Derek Taylor
Derek Wyn Taylor was an English journalist, writer, publicist and record producer. He is best known for his role as press officer to the Beatles, with whom he worked in 1964 and then from 1968 to 1970, and was one of several associates to earn the moniker "the Fifth Beatle". Before returning to London to head the publicity for the Beatles' Apple Corps organisation in 1968, he worked as the publicist for California-based bands such as the Byrds, the Beach Boys and the Mamas and the Papas. Taylor was known for his forward-thinking and extravagan… With 6 credits spanning from 1969 to 2021, Derek Taylor has appeared in 5 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Derek Taylor Movies
- Let It Be (1970) — as Self (uncredited)
- Mighty Good: The Beatles (1977) — as Self
- Brian Epstein: Inside the Fifth Beatle (2004) — as Self - The Beatles' Former Press Agent (archive footage)
- Bed Peace (1969) — as Self
- John Lennon: A Journey in the Life (1985) — as Self
Where to Watch Derek Taylor Films
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