In an interview he said that a magazine named him "King Of Punk" after his appearance in "A clockwork orange". This is probably because of the punk references that appears in the movie, such as the droogies costume style.

As he wanted to get into the SAG, he took his mother's maiden name McDowell because there was another British actor called Malcolm Taylor.

His wife Kelley gave birth to their second son Finnian Anderson on 23 December 2006.

Uncle of Alexander Siddig ("Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" (1993)).

His performance as Alex De Large in A Clockwork Orange (1971) is ranked #68 on Premiere Magazine's "100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time".

His job as a coffee salesman provided inspiration for O Lucky Man! (1973).

He sings the song "Molly Malone" in both A Clockwork Orange (1971) and in Red Roses and Petrol (2003).

Has been a friend of Aubrey Morris ever since they worked together in A Clockwork Orange (1971).

His wife Kelley gave birth to their second son Finnian Anderson on 23 December 2006. Announced that wife, Kelley, is expecting their third child, a boy, in January 2009. [September 8, 2008].

Born to Charles Taylor, a pub owner, and his wife Edna McDowell, a hotelier, he grew up with an older (Gloria) and a younger sister.

Was captain of the rugby and cricket teams at his high school.

Good friends with Christine Noonan and David Sherwin.

Owns another home in Britain and a summer retreat in Tuscany.

Lives in Santa Barbara, CA.

His performance as Alex DeLarge in A Clockwork Orange (1971) was ranked 100 on the list of the "100 Greatest Film Performances of All Time".

Has appeared in three different films involving time travel: Time After Time (1979), Star Trek: Generations (1994) and Just Visiting (2001).

Was the first well-known actor to appear non-animated and in the flesh for "South Park" (1997) because he is one of Trey Parker`s favorite actors and he was specifically requested.

Claims Gangster No. 1 (2000) to be his best work since A Clockwork Orange (1971).

His wife Kelley gave birth to his son Beckett Taylor on 18 January 2004.

Received death threats from overzealous Star Trek fans after his character killed Captain Kirk in Star Trek: Generations (1994).

Has said that his favorite actor of all time is James Cagney.

13 of his films shown at retrospective tribute at NYC`s Walter Reade Theatre in May 2002, where he introduces the least known of these, The Connection.

Only actor to play both King Arthur and Merlin. He played King Arthur in Arthur the King (1985) (TV), and he played Merlin in Kids of the Round Table (1995).

Father of producer/director Charlie McDowell, born in 1983.

Father of actress Lilly McDowell, born in 1981.

His first wife, Margot Bennett, was Keir Dullea`s ex wife. Keir was the main character in Stanley Kubrick`s "2001", while McDowell was the main character in Kubrick`s next film, "A Clockwork Orange".

Spouse: Kelley Kuhr (12 November 1991 - present) 2 children Mary Steenburgen (29 September 1980 - 1990) (divorced) 2 children; Margot Bennett (21 April 1975 - September 1980) (divorced)