Austin Brian Taylor

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and as a 6’5 guy who was Houston-born and Austin-raised, I’m vertically inclined to agree. Growing up, my father introduced me to Dungeons & Dragons, board games, and sci-fi at a very young age. Thankfully, my dad also got me into football and basketball so as not to waste that oh so valuable height. I fell ass-backward into theater in middle school and quickly gained an affinity and love for acting, which eventually brought me to the University of Texas at Austin’s BFA in Acting program.

As a class of ’24 alumni, our collegiate training covered a wide range of acting styles: contemporary, classical, film/tv, and voice-over work. Since graduation, I have sharpened my improv skills at Upright Citizens Brigade and worked 1 on 1 with Baldur’s Gate 3 Voice Director Thomas Mitchells.

Most recently, I was found on stage as the saucy Mercutio in the ever-timeless Romeo & Juliet. I have also appeared in such works as Sonnets for an Old Century, Our Town, and numerous short films, notably playing the lead in the award-winning short film Eraser. I also voiced “O.S.” in the BAFTA longlisted Elysian Heights immersive experience.

In my free time, I’m constantly seeking out works that challenge my conception of art, and try to infuse that growth within my performances and any of my own written works. Outside of the artist world, I am currently developing a new board game, chowing down in Los Angeles’ amazing food spots, and cheering on my perpetually cursed New Orleans Saints and Texas Longhorns!