Taylor Hackford
Birthday:
31 December 1944, Santa Barbara, California, USA
Birth Name:
Taylor Edwin Hackford
Height:
188 cm
Taylor Hackford was born on December 31, 1944 in Santa Barbara, California, USA as Taylor Edwin Hackford. He is a producer and director, known for The Devil's Advocate (1997), Ray (2004) and Parker (2013). He has been married to Helen Mirren since December 31, 1997. He was previously married to Lynne Littman and Georgie Lowres.
An actor has to embody a role.
An actor has to embody a role.
But a writer's contribution is literary and a film is not literary. When you take that stuff off the page, and cast the people who are going...Show more »
But a writer's contribution is literary and a film is not literary. When you take that stuff off the page, and cast the people who are going to fit into those roles, that's what being a director is. Show less «
It was the era of Tab Hunter and Rock Hudson; they all had a certain look.
It was the era of Tab Hunter and Rock Hudson; they all had a certain look.
The whole concept of the devil is a metaphor on one level.
The whole concept of the devil is a metaphor on one level.
It isn't glamorous until after the film is finished, and you are at the premiere and getting your picture on the cover of magazines.
It isn't glamorous until after the film is finished, and you are at the premiere and getting your picture on the cover of magazines.
And it's a question of how far we're willing to go in order to let the ego shine, in order to let that beacon penetrate not only the local s...Show more »
And it's a question of how far we're willing to go in order to let the ego shine, in order to let that beacon penetrate not only the local scene but the world. Show less «
Because when you have millions of people with this kind of need for gratification, and the culture is saying that it's possible for everyone...Show more »
Because when you have millions of people with this kind of need for gratification, and the culture is saying that it's possible for everyone to satisfy all of their needs and desires all of the time, there are obviously going to be clashes - clashes of ego. Show less «
But, unfortunately, sometimes that affirmation creates a sense that you deserve special treatment and recognition in areas where you're not ...Show more »
But, unfortunately, sometimes that affirmation creates a sense that you deserve special treatment and recognition in areas where you're not so talented. Show less «
It's very clearly stated in the film: You make your own choices, and what you're always fighting is ego.
It's very clearly stated in the film: You make your own choices, and what you're always fighting is ego.
My creative partner is a writer, and he's got an executive producing credit on this film. We've made three films together and I would never ...Show more »
My creative partner is a writer, and he's got an executive producing credit on this film. We've made three films together and I would never underestimate the impact of a writer. Show less «
If people are worried about the size of their trailers, I kind of say their priorities are off.
If people are worried about the size of their trailers, I kind of say their priorities are off.
Look at Walter Huston in The Devil and Daniel Webster: It's an incredible performance.
Look at Walter Huston in The Devil and Daniel Webster: It's an incredible performance.
Ray Charles, in his own way, it's like at the beginning, Ray Charles changed American music, not once but twice.
Ray Charles, in his own way, it's like at the beginning, Ray Charles changed American music, not once but twice.
Show business is one of those things that people can use to get themselves out of the lower rung of society.
Show business is one of those things that people can use to get themselves out of the lower rung of society.
It's much easier to work with an unknown.
It's much easier to work with an unknown.
I make films about working class people.
I make films about working class people.
I feel very comfortable shooting music, and I think you can see that.
I feel very comfortable shooting music, and I think you can see that.
But the process of making a film is not glamorous. Certainly not my films.
But the process of making a film is not glamorous. Certainly not my films.
I also know what looks good before the camera, how to move the camera, and how to get a story on the screen.
I also know what looks good before the camera, how to move the camera, and how to get a story on the screen.
I try to get the best performance an actor can give.
I try to get the best performance an actor can give.
I'm not in front of the camera, they are. I encourage them; I build up as much of their confidence and ego as possible. They've got to take ...Show more »
I'm not in front of the camera, they are. I encourage them; I build up as much of their confidence and ego as possible. They've got to take control; I can't act it out. Show less «
Music has always been an important thing to me in my life and understand I've worked in the music business.
Music has always been an important thing to me in my life and understand I've worked in the music business.
The SAS is the most elite of the special forces in the world. They are not people who go out and advertise; they keep it inside. They don't ...Show more »
The SAS is the most elite of the special forces in the world. They are not people who go out and advertise; they keep it inside. They don't want anybody to know about them. Show less «
This devil loves mankind because men are going to always make the choice that will send him into ascendancy. He's been winning the game for ...Show more »
This devil loves mankind because men are going to always make the choice that will send him into ascendancy. He's been winning the game for a long time. Show less «
I really believe you can predict when someone has a great attitude, a real well of talent.
I really believe you can predict when someone has a great attitude, a real well of talent.
We all get paid very, very well, and we have responsibilities.
We all get paid very, very well, and we have responsibilities.
Well I don't think I've scored my life exclusively to Ray Charles.
Well I don't think I've scored my life exclusively to Ray Charles.
The director's job should give you a sense of music without drawing attention to itself.
The director's job should give you a sense of music without drawing attention to itself.
When I finish a film, I put it away and I never look at it again.
When I finish a film, I put it away and I never look at it again.
You'd be surprised how many movie stars still care about the work.
You'd be surprised how many movie stars still care about the work.
Russell Crowe is very difficult, but it's worth it. He's the real thing. I can tell you this. Russell Crowe was just as difficult before he ...Show more »
Russell Crowe is very difficult, but it's worth it. He's the real thing. I can tell you this. Russell Crowe was just as difficult before he was an international star as he was afterwards. Show less «
In terms of input, I think that when the director gets involved, the script usually changes a bit. It's written from a particular point of v...Show more »
In terms of input, I think that when the director gets involved, the script usually changes a bit. It's written from a particular point of view, and the director's the one to visualize it, interpret what the story is up on the screen. I just think that those people who say well, the script is incidental, its all my stamp and so forth, are full of baloney. Show less «
You've got to respect the script's integrity. The changes you make should complement the project instead of fighting it... the bottom line o...Show more »
You've got to respect the script's integrity. The changes you make should complement the project instead of fighting it... the bottom line of any film is the script. Show less «
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