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Tamara Taylor

A poised, graceful and disciplined artist, Tamara Taylor continues to break through to new levels in her career. Her career began with quick success in the world of nationally televised commercials.

Taylor's first big break came when she landed a series regular role on Party of Five, playing Matthew Fox's love interest, Grace. Later, she was cast as Dr. Ana Syphax in Steven Bochco's drama City of Angels with Blair Underwood, and as Sarah opposite Paula Marshall on Hidden Hills. Most recently, Taylor starred as Nina in Sex, Love & Secrets, opposite Denise Richards and Eric Balfour. Among dozens of memorable guest appearances, Taylor most recently appeared on the series Lost, Numb3rs, CSI: Miami and Navy NCIS.

Taylor made her feature film debut as Marlon Wayans' love interest in the romantic comedy Senseless, with David Spade and Rip Torn. Within a year she played Halle Berry's best friend in the critically-acclaimed biopic Introducing Dorothy Dandridge. Taylor also starred in Tyler Perry's box office hit Diary of a Mad Black Woman, and appeared in the sci-fi adventure Serenity.

Taylor enjoys the beach, hiking, movies and books and shares her Los Angeles home with two chihuahuas, Bruno and Miss Pixie.


Note: This profile was written in or before 2007.
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Tamara Taylor Facts

OccupationActress
BirthdaySeptember 27, 1970 (53)
SignLibra
BirthplaceToronto, Ontario, Canada

Selected Filmography

Serenity (2005) as Teacher
Lost (2004) tv as Susan Lloyd
City of Angels (2000) tv as Dr. Ana Syphax
Party of Five (1997) tv as Grace Wilcox
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