Christine Taylor
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 30, 1971 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
- Active Years
- 1989–2026 (38 Years)
- Total Credits
- 70 credits in database
Biography
Christine Taylor is an American actress born on July 30, 1971, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She began her acting career in 1989 on the Nickelodeon children's television series Hey Dude, where she played the lifeguard Melody Hanson. Taylor continued in that role through 1991, making various guest appearances on other programs. She is known for her roles in films such as The Craft, The Wedding Singer, Zoolander, and Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, as well as her television roles in Arrested Development and Search Party. Taylor also played the role of Marcia Brady in The Brady Bunch Movie and A Very Brady Sequel. She has appeared in numerous other films and television shows throughout her career.
Career overview
Christine Taylor is an American actress born on July 30, 1971, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She began her acting career in 1989, starring as the lifeguard Melody Hanson in the Nickelodeon children's television series Hey Dude. Taylor continued in this role through 1991, making various guest appearances on other programs during this time.
In 1995, Taylor was cast as Marcia Brady in The Brady Bunch Movie and later reprised this role in A Very Brady Sequel. Her film career has included roles in The Craft, The Wedding Singer, Zoolander, and Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. Taylor has also appeared in a number of television shows, including Arrested Development and Search Party.
Throughout her career, Taylor has accumulated a total of 68 known credits. Her acting experience spans multiple genres and platforms, showcasing her versatility as a performer. With a career spanning over three decades, Taylor has established herself as a talented and accomplished actress in the entertainment industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
70 titles- The Dink (2026)
- Influenced (2026)
- Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost (2025) as Self
- Sweethearts (2024) as Diane
- High Desert (2023) as Dianne
- The Playboy Murders (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Bleecker (2023) as Jamie
- Bleecker (2023) Executive Producer
- iCarly (2021) as Argentina Woolridge
- Celebrity Escape Room (2020) Executive Producer
- Friendsgiving (2020) as Brianne
- Esther Povitsky: Hot for My Name (2020) as Esther's Mom
- Insatiable (2018) as Gayle Keene
- The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story (2018) as Self
- Little Boxes (2017) as Joan Reed
- Search Party (2016) as Gail
- Zoolander 2 (2016) as Matilda Jeffries
- Zoolander: Super Model (2016) as Matilda Jeffries (voice)
- Elementary (2012) as Gail Lundquist
- The First Time (2012) as Aubrey's Mom
- Haven (2010) as Cathy the Caterer
- Farewell Mr. Kringle (2010) as Annabelle Wahl
- Tropic Thunder (2008) as Rebecca - Simple Jack Clip
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) as Mrs. Khaka Peü Peü (voice)
- License to Wed (2007) as Lindsey Jones
- Kabluey (2007) as Betty
- Dedication (2007) as Allison
- Hannah Montana (2006) as Lori
- The Megan Mullally Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Room 6 (2006) as Amy
- Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That! (2006) as Self
- American Dad! (2005) as Candy (voice)
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Alex Meyers
- DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story (2004) as Kate Veatch
- The First Year's a Bitch (2004) as Andrea
- Arrested Development (2003) as Sally Sitwell
- Zoolander (2001) as Matilda Jeffries
- America | A Tribute to Heroes (2001) as Self
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Christine Taylor
- Desperate But Not Serious (2000) as Lili
- Tokyo Girls (2000)
- Kiss Toledo Goodbye (1999) as Deeann Emory
- Heat Vision and Jack (1999) as The Sheriff
- Heat Vision and Jack (1999) as The Sheriff
- The Wedding Singer (1998) as Holly Sullivan
- Overnight Delivery (1998) as Kimberly Jasney
- Denial (1998) as Sammie
- Campfire Tales (1997) as Lauren (segment "The Campfire")
- Spin City (1996) as Catherine Moore, Caitlin's Sister
- The Craft (1996) as Laura Lizzie
- To the Ends of Time (1996) as Princess Stephanie
- A Very Brady Sequel (1996) as Marcia Brady
- Party Girl (1996) as Mary
- Caroline in the City (1995) as Debby
- The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) as Marcia Brady
- Breaking Free (1995) as Brooke Kaufman
- Here Come the Munsters (1995) as Marilyn Hide (Munster)
- Friends (1994) as Bonnie
- Ellen (1994) as Karen Lewis
- Night of the Demons 2 (1994) as Terri
- Calendar Girl (1993) as Melissa Smock
- Showdown (1993) as Julie
- Blossom (1990)
- Blossom (1990) as Patti
- Nickelodeon Studios Opening Day Celebration! (1990)
- Seinfeld (1989) as Ellen
- Saved by the Bell (1989) as Heather Brooks
- Hey Dude (1989) as Melody Hanson
- Rest & Relaxation
- Love & Chaos
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Christine Taylor best known for?
Christine Taylor is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Dink (2026), Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost (2025), iCarly (2021), Susie, the Little Blue Coupe (1952).
When and where was Christine Taylor born?
Christine Taylor was born on July 30, 1971 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Christine Taylor have?
Christine Taylor has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2026.
What is Christine Taylor's background in cinema and television?
Christine Taylor is an American actress born on July 30, 1971, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She began her acting career in 1989 on the Nickelodeon children's television series Hey Dude, where she played the lifeguard Melody Hanson. Taylor continued in that role through 1991, making various guest appearances on other pro...
Christine Taylor by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Friends (1994) as Bonnie — aged about 22
- Seinfeld (1989) as Ellen — aged about 17
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Christine Taylor — aged about 28
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) as Mrs. Khaka Peü Peü (voice) — aged about 35
- Arrested Development (2003) as Sally Sitwell — aged about 31
- Insatiable (2018) as Gayle Keene — aged about 46
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