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Jack Taylor (c. 1926 – 12 May 2026) was an American actor who built a cult reputation through his extensive work in European genre cinema. After moving to Europe in the 1960s, he became a familiar face in Spanish and Italian productions that catered to international audiences seeking horror, fantasy, and exploitation fare. He is remembered for memorable collaborations such as starring with Christopher Lee in the gothic horror film "Count Dracula" and sharing the screen with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the sword‑and‑sorcery adventure "Conan the Barbarian." Throughout his career he appeared in dozens of low‑budget thrillers, spaghetti westerns, and fantasy epics that earned him a dedicated fan base among genre enthusiasts. Taylor continued to act into his later years, often attending fan conventions and retrospectives that celebrated the golden era of European exploitation cinema. He passed away on 12 May 2026 at the age of 99, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most recognizable American expatriate actors in the horror and fantasy genres.