Douglas Taurel

Douglas Taurel is an accomplished actor and producer. As an actor, he has starred in numerous television shows including Nurse Jackie, Damages, NYC 22, The Americans, Person of Interest, Blue Bloods and many more.

As a producer, he has produced two Off Off Broadway shows that were well reviewed by the New York Times and received 5 stars at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His last film production project was a short film called “Siesta”, performed in English and Spanish, it was accepted and screened at numerous film festivals including Atlanta Short Fest and Big Apple Film Festival.

He is active in the independent film scene and has worked with many upcoming film directors.
His recent credits include a supporting role as a hit man in the 2015 independent feature film "The Cobbler", a feature film starring Adam Sandler and Dustan Huffman and directed by Tom McCarthy, he also has a starring role in the horror crime feature "Slash 3" and the zombie thriller "Perdition" directed by Jack Stanis. Last year, he played the role of the villain in the sci-fi indie "Waystation in the Stars", and the role of the ruthless bank robber in "La Croix Rising".

He began his acting training in New York with the legendary Wynn Handman and since has had the opportunity to study with many amazing artists including Alec Baldwin, Kathleen Turner, Edward Albee and Tim Phillips. He is currently developing a one man show with Padraic Lillis based on veteran letters from every American Conflict His website: www.DouglasTaurel.com. Follow him on Twitter: @DouglasTaurel