James J. Taylor (c. 1931 – February 10, 2005)[1] was a videographer instrumental in the creation of the Washington Area Performing Arts Video Archive.
He entered the creative arts working as a technician and stage crew member for a college production of the Mozart opera Così fan tutte during his senior year.
[1] Using inheritance money after his father's death, he bought video equipment and began recording and editing live theater for archival purposes, securing permission from the Actors' Equity Association in New York City to tape stage performances in Washington.
In December 2004, the archive was donated to the University of Maryland's Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library.
Their children include indie rocker Anna Domino and TV and film director Alan Taylor.