Award-Winning Actress & Playwright; Emmy Award Winner Known for "The Practice" & "Two and a Half Men"; Tony Award-Nominated for "Ann"

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Holland Taylor Biography

Holland Taylor is an American actress and playwright whose career spans more than six decades in theater, film, and television. Taylor is recognized for portraying intelligent, confident, and authoritative women, often blending sharp humor with emotional depth in her performances.

Taylor began her acting career on Broadway before transitioning to television with roles on shows such as "Beacon Hill" and "Bosom Buddies." Her breakout role as Ruth Dunbar in "Bosom Buddies" led to further opportunities in both television and film, including appearances in "Romancing the Stone," "The Truman Show," "Legally Blonde," "Baby Mama," and "Bill & Ted Face the Music."

Taylor portrayed Judge Roberta Kittleson on the legal drama "The Practice," earning the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She later played Evelyn Harper on "Two and a Half Men," a role that resulted in four Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Taylor also received critical recognition and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her role as Ellen Kincaid in the Netflix miniseries "Hollywood."

In addition to her screen work, Taylor wrote and starred in the one-woman play "Ann," based on the life of Ann Richards. The play opened on Broadway following engagements Off-Broadway and at the Kennedy Center, earning Taylor a Tony Award nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Play. For "Ann," she also received the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Solo Performance, a Drama Desk Award nomination, and a Drama League Award nomination. Taylor later reprised the role in the West Coast premiere at Pasadena Playhouse.

Taylor's recent work includes roles on "The Morning Show," a guest appearance on "Billions," and a supporting part in the Hulu film "Quiz Lady." She also appeared in the Off-Broadway play "N/A," portraying a character inspired by former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. A nine-time Emmy Award nominee with one win, Taylor maintains a consistent presence in the entertainment industry, recognized for her versatility and enduring contributions to acting, playwriting, and television.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/05/2026.

Holland Taylor Videos

Holland Taylor on new play ‘N/A,’ playing powerful women

Holland Taylor on new play ‘N/A,’ playing powerful women

Tony nominee Holland Taylor joins Hoda & Jenna to discuss her new play “N/A” and playing a character loosely based on former Speaker of the House...

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