Alan Taylor (born 1955) is an historian specializing in early American history. He is the author of a number of books about Colonial America, the American Revolution, and the Early American Republic.

Alan Taylor (born 1965) is an American television director. Taylor has directed for numerous programs on both network television and on premium cable most notably on HBO. Besides his television work, Taylor has directed three feature films: "Palookaville", "The Emperor's New Clothes" and "Kill the Poor".

Alan Taylor (born Hinckley, Leicestershire, England, November 14, 1953) was a British footballer best known for his goalscoring exploits with West Ham United in their FA Cup success of 1975, culminating in two goals in that season's final.