Renée Taylor
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Renée Taylor:
Photos: Julian Schlossberg And Friends Celebrate The Release of MY FIRST BOOK- PART 2 (Aug 14, 2024)
Renee Taylor Brings MY LIFE ON A DIET to Delaware (Mar 23, 2022)
The National Arts Club Presents A Conversation With Actress and Writer Renée Taylor (Dec 21, 2020)
Photos: Julian Schlossberg And Friends Celebrate The Release of MY FIRST BOOK- PART 2 (Aug 14, 2024)
Renee Taylor Brings MY LIFE ON A DIET to Delaware (Mar 23, 2022)
The National Arts Club Presents A Conversation With Actress and Writer Renée Taylor (Dec 21, 2020)
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Playwright
Playwright
Movies
The Mugger
[ 1958 ] Mac's wife
[ 1958 ] Mac's wife
The Errand Boy
[ 1961 ] Miss Giles
[ 1961 ] Miss Giles
The Detective
[ 1968 ] Rachael Schoenstein
[ 1968 ] Rachael Schoenstein
Lovers and Other Strangers
[ 1970 ] writer
[ 1970 ] writer
Made for Each Other
[ 1971 ] Pandora
[ 1971 ] Pandora
A New Leaf
[ 1971 ] Sharon Hart
[ 1971 ] Sharon Hart
Last of the Red Hot Lovers
[ 1972 ] Jeanette
[ 1972 ] Jeanette
Lovesick
[ 1983 ] Mrs. Mondragon
[ 1983 ] Mrs. Mondragon
It Had to Be You
[ 1989 ] Theda Blau
[ 1989 ] Theda Blau
The End of Innocence
[ 1990 ] Angel
[ 1990 ] Angel
White Palace
[ 1990 ] Edith Baron Renee Taylor
[ 1990 ] Edith Baron Renee Taylor
Delirious
[ 1991 ] Arlene Sherwood
[ 1991 ] Arlene Sherwood
All I Want for Christmas
[ 1991 ] Sylvia
[ 1991 ] Sylvia
Forever
[ 1992 ] Charlotte Shelby
[ 1992 ] Charlotte Shelby
Love Is All There Is
[ 1996 ] Mona Renee Taylor
[ 1996 ] Mona Renee Taylor
Dr. Dolittle 2
[ 2001 ] Female Tortoise, Reneé Taylor
[ 2001 ] Female Tortoise, Reneé Taylor
Dying on the Edge
[ 2001 ] Lottie Minnow
[ 2001 ] Lottie Minnow
Returning Mickey Stern
[ 2002 ] Jeannie
[ 2002 ] Jeannie
Gold Diggers
[ 2003 ] Betty Mundt
[ 2003 ] Betty Mundt
Alfie
[ 2004 ] Lu Schnitman Renee Taylor
[ 2004 ] Lu Schnitman Renee Taylor
Boynton Beach Club
[ 2005 ] Woman on Cell Phone
[ 2005 ] Woman on Cell Phone
Kalamazoo?
[ 2006 ] Golda
[ 2006 ] Golda
A-List
[ 2006 ] Mrs. Smigley
[ 2006 ] Mrs. Smigley
Ice Age: The Meltdown
[ 2006 ] Mrs. Start
[ 2006 ] Mrs. Start
The Rainbow Tribe
[ 2008 ] Ms. Crapple Renee Taylor
[ 2008 ] Ms. Crapple Renee Taylor
Opposite Day
[ 2009 ] Martha Benson
[ 2009 ] Martha Benson
Life During Wartime
[ 2009 ] Mona
[ 2009 ] Mona
Boston Girls
[ 2010 ] Mrs. Palermo
[ 2010 ] Mrs. Palermo
Driving Me Crazy: Proof of Concept
[ 2012 ] Doris Brown
[ 2012 ] Doris Brown
Should've Been Romeo
[ 2012 ] Tillie
[ 2012 ] Tillie
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor
[ 2013 ] Ms. Waco Chapman
[ 2013 ] Ms. Waco Chapman
Zarra's Law
[ 2014 ] Gabriella Zarra
[ 2014 ] Gabriella Zarra
The Do-Over
[ 2016 ] Mrs. Kessler
[ 2016 ] Mrs. Kessler
How to Be a Latin Lover
[ 2017 ] Peggy
[ 2017 ] Peggy
Tango Shalom
[ 2021 ] Deborah Yehuda
[ 2021 ] Deborah Yehuda
Magic Hour
[ 2025 ] Mom Mom
[ 2025 ] Mom Mom
Magic Hour
[ 2025 ] Mom Mom
[ 2025 ] Mom Mom
TV Shows
Bob's Burgers
Gloria
Gloria
Dream On
Doris Tupper
Doris Tupper
Happily Divorced
Marilyn
Marilyn
How I Met Your Mother
Mrs. Matsen, Mrs. Matson
Mrs. Matsen, Mrs. Matson
Shake It Up
Mrs. Locassio
Mrs. Locassio
The Nanny
Sylvia Fine
Sylvia Fine
True Noir: The Assassination of Anton Cermak
[ 2024-2025 ] Mrs. Rafosky
[ 2024-2025 ] Mrs. Rafosky
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Renee Taylor, My Life on a Diet
Videos
VIDEO: Watch Bette Midler, Patti LuPone & More Sing with Fran Drescher for Cancer Benefit!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-06-22 11:26:02
STAGE TUBE: The Curran Gets Ready for FUN HOME with 'Ring of Keys' Music Video for GLAAD Spirit Day
by Stage Tube - 2016-10-04 11:38:48
VIDEO: Official Trailer & Key Art Unveiled for Adam Sandler's THE DO-OVER
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-04-20 12:30:56
VIDEO: First Look: Adam Sandler & David Spade's THE DO-OVER, Premiering on Netflix 5/27
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-03-22 08:59:17
TV: Christine Ebersole, Nick Jonas and More Talk BUYER & CELLAR in LA; Plus a Sneak Peek at Michael Urie
by Michael Sterling & Jordan Santacana - 2014-07-17 15:13:59
News
Photos: Julian Schlossberg And Friends Celebrate The Release of MY FIRST BOOK- PART 2
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Aug 14, 2024
Legendary stage and screen producer, broadcaster, podcaster and author Julian Schlossberg and friends gathered to celebrate the legendary producer’s 6 decades in show business, and the launch of Schlossberg’s new memoir, My First Book – Part 2, A Producer’s Life Continues. See photos from the event!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Aug 14, 2024
Legendary stage and screen producer, broadcaster, podcaster and author Julian Schlossberg and friends gathered to celebrate the legendary producer’s 6 decades in show business, and the launch of Schlossberg’s new memoir, My First Book – Part 2, A Producer’s Life Continues. See photos from the event!
Renee Taylor Brings MY LIFE ON A DIET to Delaware
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2022
Delaware Theatre Company announces The Nanny star Renée Taylor coming to DTC in My Life On A Diet. This uproarious and touching one-woman show, written by Renée Taylor and Joseph Bologna, and originally directed by Joseph Bologna, runs April 6–17, 2021.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2022
Delaware Theatre Company announces The Nanny star Renée Taylor coming to DTC in My Life On A Diet. This uproarious and touching one-woman show, written by Renée Taylor and Joseph Bologna, and originally directed by Joseph Bologna, runs April 6–17, 2021.
The National Arts Club Presents A Conversation With Actress and Writer Renée Taylor
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2020
Join The National Arts Club on Monday, January 25 at 5:00 PM (ET) for an online conversation with actress and writer Renée Taylor about her captivating life as an actress and writer for stage, film, and television.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2020
Join The National Arts Club on Monday, January 25 at 5:00 PM (ET) for an online conversation with actress and writer Renée Taylor about her captivating life as an actress and writer for stage, film, and television.
The Ali Forney Center's OASIS: A VIRTUAL VARIETY SHOW Featuring Jeremy Pope, Keala Settle and More Raises $70k
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2020
The Ali Forney Center, the nation's largest LGBTQ teen and young adult homeless shelter and services organization, presented its 11th annual Oasis: A Virtual Variety Show summer benefit virtually yesterday, August 19.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2020
The Ali Forney Center, the nation's largest LGBTQ teen and young adult homeless shelter and services organization, presented its 11th annual Oasis: A Virtual Variety Show summer benefit virtually yesterday, August 19.
Jeremy Pope, Keala Settle, Lena Hall, Jeremy O. Harris and More to Take Part in OASIS: A VIRTUAL VARIETY SHOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2020
The Ali Forney Center, the nation's largest LGBTQ teen and young adult homeless shelter and services organization, will present its 11th annual Oasis: A Virtual Variety Show summer benefit virtually this year at 7:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, August 19 on Benny Drama's YouTube Channel.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2020
The Ali Forney Center, the nation's largest LGBTQ teen and young adult homeless shelter and services organization, will present its 11th annual Oasis: A Virtual Variety Show summer benefit virtually this year at 7:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, August 19 on Benny Drama's YouTube Channel.
Bucks County Playhouse Has Announced Their 2020 Winter Visiting Artists Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2020
Revisit the greatest musical hits of all time, see 'Star Wars' again (this time reimagined as a one-man comedy), or take highly suspicious dietary advice from Renee Taylor (also known as 'The Nanny's' mom). These are among the highlights of Bucks County Playhouse's 2020 Winter Visiting Artist Series.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2020
Revisit the greatest musical hits of all time, see 'Star Wars' again (this time reimagined as a one-man comedy), or take highly suspicious dietary advice from Renee Taylor (also known as 'The Nanny's' mom). These are among the highlights of Bucks County Playhouse's 2020 Winter Visiting Artist Series.
Photo Flash: First Look At Renée Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET At George Street Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2019
Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Renée Taylor – known to millions as Fran Fine's food obsessed mother, Sylvia, on “The Nanny” – will bring her comedy smash MY LIFE ON A DIET to George Street Playhouse beginning this Tuesday, November 19th. Called “fascinating, lighthearted and spicy” by The New York Times, MY LIFE ON A DIET, an autobiographical comedy written by Ms. Taylor and her late husband Joseph Bologna, had an enormously successful run last season Off-Broadway under the direction of Mr. Bologna.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2019
Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Renée Taylor – known to millions as Fran Fine's food obsessed mother, Sylvia, on “The Nanny” – will bring her comedy smash MY LIFE ON A DIET to George Street Playhouse beginning this Tuesday, November 19th. Called “fascinating, lighthearted and spicy” by The New York Times, MY LIFE ON A DIET, an autobiographical comedy written by Ms. Taylor and her late husband Joseph Bologna, had an enormously successful run last season Off-Broadway under the direction of Mr. Bologna.
Photo Flash: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, and More at West Coast Premiere of MY LIFE ON A DIET
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2019
The award-winning, autobiographical comedy MY LIFE ON A DIET, starring Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning writer and actress Renee Taylor ("The Nanny"), is now on tour. The current stop is at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210), where the show opened this weekend, and will perform a limited engagement through Sunday, April 14.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2019
The award-winning, autobiographical comedy MY LIFE ON A DIET, starring Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning writer and actress Renee Taylor ("The Nanny"), is now on tour. The current stop is at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210), where the show opened this weekend, and will perform a limited engagement through Sunday, April 14.
Renée Taylor Kicks Off National Tour Of MY LIFE ON A DIET This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2019
The award-winning, autobiographical comedy MY LIFE ON A DIET, starring Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning writer and actress Renee Taylor ("The Nanny"), kicks off a national tour this weekend with three performances at The Gateway, Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County (215 South Country Road, Bellport, NY 11713) on Friday, March 15 at 8pm and Saturday, March 16 at 3pm & 8pm. The tour continues with a limited run at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts' Lovelace Studio Theater (9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210) from Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 14.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2019
The award-winning, autobiographical comedy MY LIFE ON A DIET, starring Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning writer and actress Renee Taylor ("The Nanny"), kicks off a national tour this weekend with three performances at The Gateway, Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County (215 South Country Road, Bellport, NY 11713) on Friday, March 15 at 8pm and Saturday, March 16 at 3pm & 8pm. The tour continues with a limited run at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts' Lovelace Studio Theater (9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210) from Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 14.
Wallis Annenberg Hosts LA Premiere Of Renée Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET
by Julie Musbach - Jan 31, 2019
The Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts presents the Los Angeles premiere of Renee Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET, the award-winning, autobiographical comedy written by Taylor and Joseph Bologna, which opens its 12 performance, limited engagement on Friday, April 5 and continues through Sunday, April 14, 2019, in The Wallis's Bram Goldsmith Theater.
by Julie Musbach - Jan 31, 2019
The Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts presents the Los Angeles premiere of Renee Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET, the award-winning, autobiographical comedy written by Taylor and Joseph Bologna, which opens its 12 performance, limited engagement on Friday, April 5 and continues through Sunday, April 14, 2019, in The Wallis's Bram Goldsmith Theater.
MY LIFE ON A DIET, Starring Renée Taylor, Kicks Off National Tour In March At The Gateway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2019
The award-winning, autobiographical comedy MY LIFE ON A DIET, starring Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning writer and actress Renee Taylor, will kick off a national tour this spring with three performances at The Gateway, Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County (215 South Country Road, Bellport, NY 11713) on Friday, March 15 at 8pm and Saturday, March 16 at 3pm & 8pm. The tour continues with a limited run at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts' Lovelace Studio Theater (9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210) from Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 14. Dates in other cities across the U.S. and in Canada will be announced in the coming weeks.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2019
The award-winning, autobiographical comedy MY LIFE ON A DIET, starring Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning writer and actress Renee Taylor, will kick off a national tour this spring with three performances at The Gateway, Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County (215 South Country Road, Bellport, NY 11713) on Friday, March 15 at 8pm and Saturday, March 16 at 3pm & 8pm. The tour continues with a limited run at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts' Lovelace Studio Theater (9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210) from Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 14. Dates in other cities across the U.S. and in Canada will be announced in the coming weeks.
Review Roundup: Renee Taylor in MY LIFE ON A DIET
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 30, 2018
Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning writer and actress Renee Taylor - known to millions for her role as Fran Fine's food-obsessed mother, Sylvia, on 'The Nanny' - returns to the New York stage in the New York premiere of My Life on a Diet, an autobiographical comedy written by Ms. Taylor and her late husband Joseph Bologna. Originally directed by Mr. Bologna, My Life on a Diet just opened at Theatre at St. Clement's.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 30, 2018
Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning writer and actress Renee Taylor - known to millions for her role as Fran Fine's food-obsessed mother, Sylvia, on 'The Nanny' - returns to the New York stage in the New York premiere of My Life on a Diet, an autobiographical comedy written by Ms. Taylor and her late husband Joseph Bologna. Originally directed by Mr. Bologna, My Life on a Diet just opened at Theatre at St. Clement's.
Photo Flash: Renee Taylor Charms in MY LIFE ON A DIET
by Julie Musbach - Jul 25, 2018
Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning writer and actress Renee Taylor - known to millions for her role as Fran Fine's food-obsessed mother, Sylvia, on "The Nanny" - returns to the New York stage in the New York premiere of MY LIFE ON A DIET, an autobiographical comedy written by Ms. Taylor and her late husband Joseph Bologna.
by Julie Musbach - Jul 25, 2018
Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning writer and actress Renee Taylor - known to millions for her role as Fran Fine's food-obsessed mother, Sylvia, on "The Nanny" - returns to the New York stage in the New York premiere of MY LIFE ON A DIET, an autobiographical comedy written by Ms. Taylor and her late husband Joseph Bologna.
Photo Coverage: Backstage With Renee Taylor at MY LIFE ON A DIET
by Walter McBride - Jul 20, 2018
Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning writer and actress Renee Taylor has returned to the New York stage in MY LIFE ON A DIET, an autobiographical comedy written by Ms. Taylor and her late husband Joseph Bologna. We're taking you backstage with Ms. Taylor at her show! Check out photos below!
by Walter McBride - Jul 20, 2018
Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning writer and actress Renee Taylor has returned to the New York stage in MY LIFE ON A DIET, an autobiographical comedy written by Ms. Taylor and her late husband Joseph Bologna. We're taking you backstage with Ms. Taylor at her show! Check out photos below!
Star of Stage and Screen, Joe Bologna Dies at Age 82
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 14, 2017
Stage and screen actor, director and screenwriter Joe Bologna passed away yesterday, August 13th in CA at the age of 82.
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 14, 2017
Stage and screen actor, director and screenwriter Joe Bologna passed away yesterday, August 13th in CA at the age of 82.
Renee Taylor Returns to White Plains Performing Arts Center this Month
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 5, 2014
Broadway & Hollywood Legend, Renee Taylor returns to the White Plains Performing Arts Center with her new show "My Life On A Diet" for two performances only.
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 5, 2014
Broadway & Hollywood Legend, Renee Taylor returns to the White Plains Performing Arts Center with her new show "My Life On A Diet" for two performances only.
Renee Taylor and Joe Bologna Bring SORT OF A LOVE STORY To El Portal 10/14-24
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2010
Renée Taylor and Joe Bologna star in a World Premiere tour de force comedy/drama Sort of A Love Story written by Joe Bologna and Richard Krevolin at the historic El Portal Theatre Mainstage in North Hollywood for nine performances only October 14-24, 2010. This will be their 3rd engagement at the North Hollywood landmark.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2010
Renée Taylor and Joe Bologna star in a World Premiere tour de force comedy/drama Sort of A Love Story written by Joe Bologna and Richard Krevolin at the historic El Portal Theatre Mainstage in North Hollywood for nine performances only October 14-24, 2010. This will be their 3rd engagement at the North Hollywood landmark.
Renee Taylor and Joe Bologna Bring SORT OF A LOVE STORY To El Portal 10/14-24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 2, 2010
Renée Taylor and Joe Bologna star in a World Premiere tour de force comedy/drama Sort of A Love Story written by Joe Bologna and Richard Krevolin at the historic El Portal Theatre Mainstage in North Hollywood for nine performances only October 14-24, 2010. This will be their 3rd engagement at the North Hollywood landmark.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 2, 2010
Renée Taylor and Joe Bologna star in a World Premiere tour de force comedy/drama Sort of A Love Story written by Joe Bologna and Richard Krevolin at the historic El Portal Theatre Mainstage in North Hollywood for nine performances only October 14-24, 2010. This will be their 3rd engagement at the North Hollywood landmark.
Reynolds, Taylor, Hough & More Attached For El Portal Theatre's 10th Anniversary Season
by Charlie Piane - May 6, 2010
Against all odds, Los Angeles' El Portal Theatre celebrates 10 years of live theatre, following the rebuild of the historic movie venue, severely damaged by the Northridge Earthquake of 1994. To mark the anniversary, producers Jay Irwin and Pegge Forrest have programmed a line up of audience favorites and special events specifically catering to the historic theatre's loyal audience, including the return of the one and only Debbie Reynolds, Renee Taylor & Joe Bologna, Rip Taylor, Fritz Coleman, Adam Corolla, and brand new large-scale holiday musical extravaganza produced by the Lythgoe Family (So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars), plus a breath taking Parisian follies/cirque special for the summer.
by Charlie Piane - May 6, 2010
Against all odds, Los Angeles' El Portal Theatre celebrates 10 years of live theatre, following the rebuild of the historic movie venue, severely damaged by the Northridge Earthquake of 1994. To mark the anniversary, producers Jay Irwin and Pegge Forrest have programmed a line up of audience favorites and special events specifically catering to the historic theatre's loyal audience, including the return of the one and only Debbie Reynolds, Renee Taylor & Joe Bologna, Rip Taylor, Fritz Coleman, Adam Corolla, and brand new large-scale holiday musical extravaganza produced by the Lythgoe Family (So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars), plus a breath taking Parisian follies/cirque special for the summer.
Photo Coverage: Bermuda Avenue Triangle Opening Night in LA
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2006
Renée Taylor, Joe Bologna and Lainie Kazan opened in the off-Broadway hit Bermuda Avenue Triangle, at the Brentwood Theatre in Los Angeles on Friday, June 2
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2006
Renée Taylor, Joe Bologna and Lainie Kazan opened in the off-Broadway hit Bermuda Avenue Triangle, at the Brentwood Theatre in Los Angeles on Friday, June 2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Renée Taylor been in?
Renée Taylor has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Renée Taylor been in?
Renée Taylor has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Renée Taylor been nominated for?
and Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for My Life on a Diet.
How many shows has Renée Taylor written?
Renée Taylor has written 3 shows including Lovers and Other Strangers (Playwright), It Had to Be You (Playwright), If you ever leave me...I'm going with you! (Playwright).
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