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Holland Taylor

Date of Birth: January 14, 1943 (80)

Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Holland Taylor began her career in the theatre, although the is well-known for her roles in film and television. Recent theatre appearances include: The Front Page (Broadway, 2016); Ann (Broadway, 2013); and Ripcord (Off-Broadway, 2015). Taylor has also starred in The Vagina Monologues (1999) and the original Broadway production of Moose Murders (1983).

She won the 1999 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Judge Roberta Kittleson on the ABC drama The Practice (1998–2003). She is also well-known for her role as Evelyn Harper on the sitcom Two and a Half Men (2003–2015).

Taylor's other major television roles include the sitcoms Bosom Buddies (1980–1982) and The Powers That Be (1992–1993). Film appearances include One Fine Day (1996), George of the Jungle (1997), The Truman Show (1998), and Legally Blonde (2001).

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Holland Taylor STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Mrs. Grant

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Abby Binder

[Broadway]
2013
Ann Richards

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]

Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Melissa Gardner [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Nina

[Broadway]
1983
Hedda Holloway

[Broadway]
1977
Cynthia Morse

[Broadway]
1975
Angela Forrester (Standby)

[Broadway]
1975
Amanda Williams

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1972
Anne Butley

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1970
Daniele/Polaire/Ida/Amalia/Marguerite/Reporter

[Off-Broadway]
1970
Daniele/ Polaire/ Ida/ Amalia/ Marguerite/ Reporter

[Off-Broadway]
1969
Bathsheba (David Show)

[Off-Broadway]
1968
Bathseba

[Off-Broadway]
1967
Irene

[Broadway]
1965
Ensemble

Sister Louise (Understudy)

Writing

Playwright

Holland Taylor Movies

[1976]The Next Man TV Interviewer

[1984]Romancing the Stone Gloria

[1985]Key Exchange Mrs. Fanshaw

[1985]The Jewel of the Nile Gloria

[1988]She's Having a Baby Sarah Briggs

[1990]Alice Helen

[1993]Cop & ½ Captain Rubio

[1994]The Favor Maggie Sand

[1995]How to Make an American Quilt Mrs. Rubens

[1995]To Die For Carol Stone

[1995]Steal Big Steal Little Mona Rowland-Downey

[1995]Last Summer in the Hamptons Davis Mora Axelrod

[1996]One Fine Day Rita

[1997]George of the Jungle Beatrice Stanhope

[1997]Just Write Emma Jeffreys

[1998]The Truman Show Truman's Mother

[1998]Betty Crystal Ball

[1998]Next Stop Wonderland Piper Ctleton

[1999]The Sex Monster Muriel

[2000]Happy Accidents Therapist

[2000]Keeping the Faith Bonnie Rose

[2001]Legally Blonde Professor Stromwell

[2001]Town & Country Mistress of Ceremonies

[2002]Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams Grandmother

[2002]Home Room Dr. Hollander

[2003]Spy Kids 3: Game Over Grandmother

[2004]D.E.B.S. Ms. Petrie

[2005]The Wedding Date Bunny

[2008]Baby Mama Rose

[2016]Kepler's Dream Violet von Stern

[2018]Gloria Bell Hillary

[2020]The Stand In Barbara Cox

[2020]To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You Stormy

[2020]Bill & Ted Face the Music The Great Leader


Holland Taylor TV Shows

Ally McBeal Judge Roberta Kittleson

Baby Bob Madeline Collins

Bosom Buddies Ruth Dunbar

Diagnosis Murder Agent Gretchen McCord

Going Places Dawn St. Claire

Monk Peggy Davenport

Mr. Mercedes Ida Silver

The Edge of Night Denise Cavanaugh

The L Word Peggy Peabody

The Morning Show Cybil Richards

The Naked Truth Camilla Dane

The Powers That Be Margaret Powers

The Practice Judge Roberta Kittleson

Two and a Half Men Evelyn Harper

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Holland Taylor News

WAM Theatre Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven to Step Down at the End of 2023

WAM Theatre has announced that Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven will step down from her position in December 2023.

THE MORNING SHOW Gets Season Four Renewal Ahead of Fall Return

“The Morning Show” stars Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, who also serve as executive producers, and is directed and executive produced by Mimi Leder, with Charlotte Stoudt serving as showrunner and executive producer for season three. The series is produced by the studio Media Res, Hello Sunshine and Echo Films.

Theater Resources Unlimited to Present 'Women Producers Take The Stage (The Conversation Continues)'

Theater Resources Unlimited will present a TRU Town Hall: Women Producers Take the Stage (The Conversation Continues), on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in-person at Polaris North Theatre.

FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME, Bryan Cranston, Zachary Quinto & More Nominated for Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced its 2022 nominees for theatrical excellence. See the full list of nominees!

A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS to Open at Spotlight Repertory Theatre Company This Month

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Spotlight Repertory Theatre Company will present a special engagement of A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters, directed by Mimi McMann and starring Renée Rogers & Steve Witting and Mary Lee Marson Aloia & Jacques Stewart. 

TRU to Present Producer Boot Camp - 'Raising Money For Theater 2023: Who, How And When To Ask'

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will present an upcoming Producer Boot Camp, Raising Money for Theater 2023: Who, How and When to Ask, reformatted and rethought for virtual presentation, on Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 12pm-7:00pm ET.

Houses on The Moon to Honor Jane Dubin and Aaliytha Stevens at Their AMPLIFY 2022 Gala Celebration

New York Off-Broadway theatre company, Houses on The Moon, will honor Tony Award-Winning producer Jane Dubin and SpotCo COO Aaliytha Stevens at their AMPLIFY 2022 Gala Celebration on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Green Room 42 (4th Floor, Yotel, 570 10th Avenue).

Mary Jo Verruto's #MINETOO to Premiere At 2022 Edinburgh Fringe

Brooklyn based Cahill Bros will present Mary Jo Verruto's one-woman show #MineToo at Edinburgh Fringe, Greenside at Infirmary Street, Forest Theatre, 7-27 Aug 2022.

Theater Resources Unlimited 2022-23 Producer Development & Mentorship Program Announces Virtual Information Session

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces a free virtual information session to learn more about the Fall '22 term of the Producer Development & Mentorship Program (PDMP) on Thursday, August 11, 2022, 5pm-6:30pm ET via Zoom.

School Spotlight: Bennington College

Ranked by the Princeton Review in the top five for 'Best College Theater,' Bennington College offers students a thorough grounding in virtually every dimension of theater-making: acting, directing, playwriting, devising, theatre history, dramatic literature, dramaturgy, stage management, and design (set, costume, lights, projection, and sound).

Photos: The Hollywood Museum Honors Fran Drescher, Michael Feinstein & Geri Jewell At The Launch Of The 2022 REAL TO REEL Exhibit

The Hollywood Museum has announced its 2022 salute to the LGBTQ+ community's contributions to the entertainment industry, it will once again present its ninth (due to the pandemic) annual 'Real to Reel: Portrayals and Perceptions of LGBTQ+ in Hollywood” exhibit in partnership with Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell (CD-13).

JEREMY JORDAN, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Trading Places & More Lead Atlanta's May Theater Top 10

Atlanta is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month.

LOVE ALL, a New Play About Billie Jean King by Anna Deavere Smith, is in Development

LOVE ALL, a new play by Anna Deavere Smith and directed by Marc Bruni will explore the life and career of the legendary Billie Jean King. 

VIDEO: First Look at the West Coast Premiere of ANN at Pasadena Playhouse

Pasadena Playhouse presents the West Coast premiere of Ann - written by and starring Holland Taylor and directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein through April 24.

HADESTOWN, ANN, WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF & More Lead Los Angeles' April Theater Top 10

Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Coming up in April, we've got a Tony Award winning greek epic musical tragedy, a smash Broadway musical comedy, a deeply rich dramatic work from and starring Los Angeles favorite Holland Taylor, and more. 

Pasadena Playhouse to Present 'In Conversation: Cecile Richards & Holland Taylor'

Pasadena Playhouse begins performances of the West Coast premiere of Ann – written by and starring Holland Taylor and directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein March 22, with performances continuing through April 24. 

BWW Interview: The Legendary Holland Taylor Talks West Coast Premiere of ANN

Written by and starring Holland Taylor, Ann is an inspiring and hilarious look at the life of celebrated Texas Governor, Ann Richards. Taylor is now set to present the West Coast premiere of Ann at the Pasadena Playhouse. Ann, directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein, runs from March 22 through April 24.

YENTL, HAIRSPRAY LIVE! & More is Coming to BroadwayHD for Women's History Month

 In honor of Women’s History Month, BroadwayHD is celebrating some of Broadway’s iconic female characters with new titles coming to the platform including Yentl from Yentl, Mrs. Lovett from Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and Tracy from Hairspray Live!.

ANN Makes its West Coast Premiere at Pasadena Playhouse in March

Pasadena Playhouse presents the West Coast premiere of Ann – written by and starring Holland Taylor and directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein from March 22 through April 24; the press opening is Saturday, March 26. 

VIDEO: Holland Taylor Invites Audiences To West Coast Premiere Of ANN

Pasadena Playhouse has announced that tickets are now on sale for the West Coast premiere of Ann - written by and starring Holland Taylor and directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein from March 22 through April 24. Watch as Taylor invites audiences to the production in a new video.

Holland Taylor FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Holland Taylor has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

Holland Taylor has not appeared in the West End

Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Ann , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Ann , Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ann , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Ann Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Cocktail Hour and Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Cocktail Hour .

Holland Taylor has written 1 shows including Ann (Playwright).

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