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Rod Taylor

Is Rod Taylor A-List?

NoC

NoRod Taylor is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.

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Ranking Timeline

1951D$0.01M

Acting Career Begins

Early roles in Australian film and television.

1960B▲▲$0.2M+$0.19M

The Time Machine Breakthrough

Role in 'The Time Machine' launches his Hollywood career.

1963B$0.5M+$0.3M

The Birds Appearance

Appearance in Hitchcock's 'The Birds' solidifies his fame.

1968B$1M+$0.5M

Dark of the Sun Lead Role

Starring in 'Dark of the Sun'.

1975B$2M+$1M

Hennessy Film Star

Role as an Irish terrorist.

1980C$3M+$1M

Fading Film Presence

Less prominent roles.

2009C$4M+$1M

Inglourious Basterds Cameo

Late career cameo.

2026C$5M+$1M

Remembered as Genre Actor

Taylor is remembered as a solid actor in classic films, particularly within science fiction and horror genres. His early successes remain his most notable achievements.

Last updated: February 21, 2026