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- Birth nameKenneth Douglas Taylor
- Ken Taylor was born on October 5, 1934 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is known for Argo (2012), Escape from Iran: The Inside Story (1981) and CBC News: Toronto (1952). He was married to Patricia Taylor. He died on October 15, 2015 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpousesPatricia Taylor(???? - October 15, 2015) (his death, 1 child)Patricia Taylor(? - October 15, 2015) (his death, 2 children)
- Was the Canadian ambassador to Iran who rescued and housed six American diplomats in Tehran, who were at risk of becoming hostages.
- Father of Douglas Taylor.
- Prior to being appointed ambassador to Iran in the late 1970s, he had been a Canadian trade commissioner.
- He kept six Americans hidden at his Tehran residence and at the home of his deputy, John Sheardown, for three months. He obtained plane tickets and persuaded the Canadian government to issue fake passports for them.
- Is portrayed by Victor Garber in Argo (2012).
- [on the film Argo (2012)] We're portrayed as innkeepers who are waiting to be saved by the CIA.
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