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Taylor Mowry | |
|---|---|
| Born | Taylor Michelle Mowry June 29, 1991 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Taylor Michelle Mowry (born June 29, 1991) is an American actress known for her portrayal on the HBO original series The Wire as well as a lead role for the new season of the Beverly Hills, 90210 spin off 90210.
Biography
Mowry attended Michael J. Petrides School in Staten Island, New York.[citation needed] She is of African American, Dominican descent.[1][2]
Mowry started acting at age seven. Her first professional role was in the 2005 Miracle's Boys on The N alongside future Wire co-star Julito McCullum.
After The Wire ended, she completed a workshop of Wool for The Roundabout Theatre Company, where she worked with Phylicia Rashad, and played the role of Brice in a workshop of Stockholm Brooklyn for the Cherry Lane Theatre.
She is currently in the works with the CW Network's for Beverly Hills, 90210 spinoff. 90210.[3]
Mowry also appeared in Lil Flip's music video "Ghetto Mindstate" and the video for Alicia Keys' "Teenage Love Affair" as an extra. She has also appeared in a clip encouraging people to register to vote, called "The Muzzler" alongside Jessica Alba and Hayden Panettiere.[4]
Her film work includes roles in the movies Half Nelson and The Secret Life of Bees, a film adaptation of the book by Sue Monk Kidd.[5] In 2009, Tristan Wilds is slated to star in Red Tails with Taylor, director George Lucas' new film about the Tuskegee Airmen.
Filmography/television
| Year | Films | Characters | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Red Tails | Tara | Film |
| 2009 | Indelible | Adrian | Film |
| 2010–Present | 90210 | Lina | Television |
| 2008 | The Secret Life of Bees (film) | Extra | Film |
| 2008 | The Wire | Kita Wilson | Television |
| 2008 | Law & Order-Driven (TV Episode) | Cara Manning | Television |
| 2007 | Cold Case-8.03 (TV Episode) | Rae | Television |
| 2006 | Half Nelson (film) | Nila | Film |
| 2005 | Miracle's Boys | Lisa | Mini-series |
References
- ^ Pastorizo, Dennis. "EXCLUSIVE: '90210' Stars Talk To Terra". Terra Networks. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
- ^ Hernandez, Lee (2008-09-04). "Taylor Mowry: a Beverly Hills Dominican". Daily News. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) [dead link] - ^ Taylor Mowry makes move to "90210", Reuters, May 4, 2010.
- ^ http://thesuperficial.com/2008/10/jessica_alba_muzzling_hayden_p.php
- ^ Hooley, Danny. Interview: Actor Taylor Mowry of HBO's 'The Wire', TV Eye, March 5, 2008.
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