Taylor McCluskey - Susan Moss

Taylor McCluskey is a versatile and highly accomplished actor, writer, filmmaker, and musician. As the Founder and President of TaylorMade Films, he leads a dynamic production company that consistently pushes creative boundaries across various genres of film and television.

A true artistic Renaissance man, Taylor has showcased his talent both in front of and behind the camera. His on-screen work spans blockbuster films like Star Trek and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, and he has taken on leading roles in films such as the 2013 comedy The Mirror. Behind the lens, Taylor has co-written and produced films like The Mirror and Legends, an American Express-backed documentary about Los Angeles' iconic La Cienega design quarter. Taylor further displayed his creative versatility by directing, writing, producing, and starring in the acclaimed short film Greenback$, featuring comedian Jud Travis.

Beyond filmmaking, Taylor’s achievements as a musician have seen him headline legendary venues like The Whisky, The Viper Room, and the House of Blues. His EP, Wild Ride, featured tracks that landed prominent placements in the Lifetime original movie Don’t Look Back and high-profile advertisements. Currently, Taylor is working on a highly anticipated 10-track record, War Machine, co-produced by Glen Robinson, a music legend whose collaborators include Keith Richards, Dave Grohl, and David Bowie.

Among his accolades, Taylor was named Best Actor at the 2017 Independent Filmmakers Showcase (IFS) Film Festival for Greenback$ and was a Semi-Finalist at the Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival for his original script Youngblood.

Taylor’s creative journey began at UCLA’s esteemed film program, where he interned at Handmade Films, the renowned production company founded by George Harrison. Now, as a father of two, Taylor dedicates his free time to supporting various nonprofits that assist Gold Star families, veterans, and K9 service organizations.

Taylor’s latest ventures include executive producing the films Forevermind, Dan Laguna Project, and Youngblood. He has also completed a new TV and feature film script, The Devil You Know, a gripping story about a DEVGRU team’s mission to take down a Mexican cartel, highlighting his prowess as a writer, producer, and actor.