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Mark L. Taylor

Mark L. Taylor

Actor, also director · Born October 25, 1950 (76) · Houston, Texas, USA

Mark Lawrence Taylor (born October 25, 1950) is an American actor, known for his roles in such films as Innerspace (1987), Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989), Arachnophobia (1990), and High School Musical 2 (2007), as well as television series such as House Calls (1979), Superman (1988) and The Mask: Animated Series (1995–97).

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 25, 1950 (76)
From
Houston, Texas, USA
Works as
Actor, also director
Titles
96 on MovieCove · 139 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27Down 1% in 30 days

What are Mark L. Taylor's films like?

Across their 22 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 42nd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 60th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Animation2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 76th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Animation movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
39%
Self
25%
Survival
12%
Morality
11%
Power
6%
Society
3%
Ideas
3%
Family bonds15 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeMortality3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 19 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 14 · Serious 3 · Dark 2

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 13 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 9 · Charged 9 · Intense 1

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 12 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 8 · Funny 5

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 12 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 16 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 19 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 2 of 5 analyzed roles.

Shadow
2 of 5
Ally
1 of 5
Threshold guardian
1 of 5
Herald
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
9
Warm
9
Tense
6
Hopeful
7
Absurd
6
Other
17

How their films linger

Feel-good10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy12
  • Bittersweet8
  • Ambiguous1
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Mark L. Taylor's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 72 of their 96 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (24).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Mark L. Taylor's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

139 credits, 96 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Eggland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 1 episode · as Robert (voice)

  • For When You Get Lost(2023)

    as Michael Stevenson

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • 9-1-1: Lone Star(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Injured Man

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • The Rocketeer(2019)

    Show 43 episodes · as Farmer McGinty / Mr Stefan (voice)

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all shows

  • Young Sheldon(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Lyndon

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • How to Get Away with Murder(2014)

    Show 4 episodes · as Vince Levin

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • The Crazy Ones(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Ted

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Franklin & Bash(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Carlisle

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Harry's Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Lou Drummond

  • Den Brother(2010)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • The Middle(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Landlord

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Chuckle Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Director

  • The Real Son (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Mr. Deansman

  • High School Musical 2(2007)

    as Thomas Fulton

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Saving Grace(2007)

    Show 24 episodes · as Henry Silver

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Ghost Whisperer(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Doug Clarkson

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Grey's Anatomy(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Dave Buckley

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • W.I.T.C.H. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 2 episodes · as Thomas Brown (voice)

  • Boston Legal(2004)

    Show 7 episodes · as Adam Jovanka

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Desperate Housewives(2004)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mr. Steinberg

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Summerland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 2 episodes · as Ed

  • Joan of Arcadia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Salesman God

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Harvey Kimball

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Eddie's Million Dollar Cook-Off(2003)

    as Hank Ogden

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Miracles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Baker

  • Fangs(2002)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Six Feet Under(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Stolte

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • The Division (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Jim

  • Boston Public (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Tim McMahon

  • Titans (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

  • The Other Me(2000)

    as Dad

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Malcolm in the Middle(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Phil

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Professor Thompson

  • The West Wing(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Steve Rorsche

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Providence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as Ted Miller

  • Ally McBeal(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Joel Schofield

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Extreme Ghostbusters(1997)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Joseph Drummer (segment "The Computer")

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • The Practice(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Reichel · as Judge Andrew MacDonald · as Wiggins' Psychiatrist

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Meet Wally Sparks(1997)

    as Harvey Bishop

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Eight Days a Week(1997)

    as Peter's Father

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Sabrina the Teenage Witch(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Professor Hopkins

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • FX: The Series (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Luna

  • 7th Heaven(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Kevin Hinkle

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows

  • The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Brother James (voice)

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Pacific Blue(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Jenkins

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all shows

  • A Case for Life(1996)

    as Dr. Obers

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • JAG(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Michael Gallant

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Monster Mania (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 2 episodes · as Stan McKenzie / Limo

  • Ned & Stacey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Doug

  • The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries(1995)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mr. Fontleroy (voice) · as Will Bates (voice)

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • The Mask(1995)

    Show 54 episodes · as Charlie Schumaker (voice)

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Ralph Kincaid

  • Jury Duty(1995)

    as Russell Cadbury

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Star Trek: Voyager(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Jarlath

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Due South (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Punk #1

  • Chicago Hope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as L. Applebury, D.V.M.

  • Flashfire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Curt

  • Runaway Daughters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Recruiting Officer

  • Rebel Highway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Recruiting Officer

  • Ellen(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Charles

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Secret Sins of the Father(1994)

    as Morris Fleming

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Nick & Noel(1993)

    as Howard (voice)

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Problem Child (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 13 episodes · as (voice)

  • Diagnosis Murder(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Neil Rider

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • The Halloween Tree(1993)

    as Additional Voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Warlock: The Armageddon(1993)

    as Drama Teacher (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey(1993)

    as Officer Kirkwood

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Mastergate(1992)

    as Foster Child

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Renegade(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Mace

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows

  • Batman: The Animated Series(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Courier McWhirter (voice)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Melrose Place(1992)

    Show 20 episodes · as Louis Visconti

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all shows

  • The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Professor Thompson

  • Fish Police (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Additional Voices (voice)

  • Home Improvement(1991)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bert Russell

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Harry and the Hendersons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 2 episodes · as Melvin

  • Beverly Hills, 90210(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Brennan

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Timeless Tales: Rapunzel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • TaleSpin(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Douglas 'Dougie' Benson (voice)

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Arachnophobia(1990)

    as Jerry Manley

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Thrills, Chills & Spiders: The Making of Arachnophobia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Blossom(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Ralph Martin

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all shows

  • Where Pigeons Go to Die(1990)

    as Dick Jason

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Mancuso, F.B.I. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Family Matters(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Frank

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • The Nutt House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Agent Flynn

  • Doogie Howser, M.D.(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Garreth Price

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Alien Nation(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Mike Wilmington

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Seinfeld(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Michael

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Honey, I Shrunk the Kids(1989)

    as Don Forrester

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Ultraman: The Adventure Begins(1987)

    as Mark Watkins (voice)

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Coach(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Nelson

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Annie McGuire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Memories of Me(1988)

    as 2nd Assistant Director

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Superman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 26 episodes · as Jimmy Olsen (voice)

  • A Pup Named Scooby-Doo(1988)

    Show as Additional Voices

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Star Trek: The Next Generation(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Haritath

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Jake and the Fatman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • DuckTales(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Ensign Plummer (voice)

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Born in East L.A.(1987)

    as TV Evangelist

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Innerspace(1987)

    as Dr. Niles

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Married... with Children(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Lincoln

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Ask Max (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Braff

  • Weekend Warriors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Captain Cabot

  • Matlock(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Norm Fisher

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 10 episodes · as Firestorm (voice)

  • Stingray(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Mel

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Mr. Belvedere (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Neil

  • Moonlighting(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Walter Whitebread

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Sins of the Father(1985)

    as Ted

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Malice in Wonderland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Howard Strickling

  • The Ratings Game(1984)

    as Ken

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Challenge of the GoBots(1984)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all shows

  • Charles in Charge(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Professor Krick

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows

  • Hunter(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Marsden

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Punky Brewster(1984)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows

  • Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 16 episodes · Actor

  • Night Court(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Man in Dress in Holding Cell

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Right of Way(1983)

    as Paramedic

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Dempsey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Price

  • The Biskitts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 26 episodes · Actor

  • Family Ties(1982)

    Show 2 episodes · as Phil

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Hotel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Killian

  • Cagney & Lacey(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Simon & Simon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Separate Ways(1981)

    as Paul

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Any Which Way You Can(1980)

    as Desk Clerk

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Friendly Fire(1979)

    as Capt. Bannock

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Raise the Titanic(1980)

    as Spence

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Serial(1980)

    as Cult Member 1

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • To Race the Wind(1980)

    as Ben Chase

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • No Other Love(1979)

    as Mark

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • The Ghost of Flight 401(1978)

    as Ron Smith

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • CHiPs(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Scotty Peterson

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Damnation Alley(1977)

    as Haskins

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Terraces(1977)

    as Officer O'Hara

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Marathon Man(1976)

    as Columbia Student (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Super Friends(1973)

    Show 16 episodes · as Firestorm (voice)

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • M*A*S*H(1972)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 138 titles from 1972 to 2024; peak year 1989.

Biggest box office

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)

$223M worldwide

Highest rated

The Halloween Tree (1993)

Midcredits 91st

Most popular right now

The Mask (1995)

Film career

19722024

Peak 1989 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting137 of 138: 137 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score51stDirecting1 of 138: 1 only directing, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s8 · acting1980s47 · acting1990s51 · acting2000s22 · acting2010s7 · 6 acting · 1 crew2020s3 · acting

Billing

usually 10th · top billed in 0% of 15 roles
7792

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Mark L. Taylor's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 43rd percentile, the median of all 37; across their 19 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 41st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Approval · how many liked their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Reach · how many have seen their films

61stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Midcredits score across 96 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up31
  • 50th to 74th16
  • 25th to 49th33
  • Below 25th16

Shape of the crowd

38 of their 96 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved10
  • Universally Panned2
  • Cult Classic6
  • Crowd Pleaser38
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed36

Most divisive · actor

The Rocketeer (2019)

88th percentile spread · 35% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Boston Legal (2004)

Midcredits 96th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 67/100 in their films, across 15 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 40. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Mark L. Taylor's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 54 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 33 · mildMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 36 · moderateMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 33 · mildMedian of all films: 33

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Mark L. Taylor work with?

People who share at least 2 of Mark L. Taylor's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Evelyn Gabai shares the most, 2.

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers