1998
The Truman Show
Played Truman’s mother in Peter Weir’s film.
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TAYLOR
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From courtroom drama to the Broadway stage
An Emmy-winning actor and playwright whose work spans film, television and theatre.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Characters across the stage and screen
Holland Taylor is an American actor and playwright whose work spans stage, television and film. She studied drama at Bennington College and developed a career that includes both dramatic and comic roles.
On television, Taylor played Judge Roberta Kittleson in The Practice and won the 1999 Primetime Emmy for supporting actress in a drama series. Her later television work includes Two and a Half Men.
Her film credits include The Truman Show, in which she plays Truman’s mother, and Legally Blonde. Taylor also wrote and starred in the solo stage play Ann, based on Texas governor Ann Richards. The films below are those available in the FLM.RED catalogue, not her complete filmography.
Selected work
1999
The Practice
Won an Emmy for playing Judge Roberta Kittleson.
2001
Legally Blonde
Appeared in the comedy starring Reese Witherspoon.
2013
Ann
Wrote and starred in the Broadway solo play.
Performance readings are FLM.RED editorial interpretation.
Films in FLM.RED
Titles in this collection; not a complete filmography.
Sources & image notes
- Television Academy — Emmy and career
- Bennington College — career
- Arena Stage — Ann program
- Associated Press — birthday
Portrait illustration: FLM.RED.