Theodore Taylor started his career as a copy boy for the Portsmouth
(Virginia) "Star". He served during World War II and the Korean War as
a press aide in the U.S. Navy. Taylor also worked in public relations
and as a ghost writer for
Jerry Lewis. He is best known as a writer of
fiction for young people, although he authored a number of books and
articles on a myriad of topics, including co-authoring
Tippi Hedren's 1985
book on the "Cats of Shambala", an account of her big-game preserve in
California.
The Maldonado Miracle(2003)
Diplomatic Immunity(1991)
The Cay(1974)
Showdown(1973)
Kraft Suspense Theatre(1963)
Tora! Tora! Tora!(1970)
The Counterfeit Traitor(1962)
The Pleasure of His Company(1961)
The Rat Race(1960)
But Not for Me(1959)
E! Mysteries & Scandals(1998)as Self