Actor Taylor Holmes (May 16, 1872 – September 30, 1959) appeared in over 100 plays in his five decade career as an actor on Broadway. However, he's probably best remembered for his film roles, which he began in silent movies in 1917 before working more in films than on stage in the 1940s. Holmes played a number of memorable roles including the gulliable millionaire conned in Nightmare Alley (1947), a shifty lawyer in Kiss of Death (1947) and the voice of King Steffan in Walt Disney's animated feature Sleeping Beauty (1959) - Holmes last credited screen role.
Father with Edna Phillips (I) of actor Phillips Holmes (I).
In addition to actor Phillips Holmes, he was the father of actor Ralph Holmes and daughter, Madeline.
