Fred Barney Taylor (born August 25, 1948) is an American independent filmmaker.
He is best known for directing The Polymath or, The Life and Opinions of Samuel R.
Delany, Gentleman in 2007 which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
It was an official selection of the 2008 International Festival of Films on Art, London International LGFF, FRAMELINE, OUTFEST, REELING, and Seattle GLFF.