Tammy Taylor
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 20, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1977–2014 (38 Years)
- Total Credits
- 8 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Tammy Taylor.
Birthdate: January 20, 1958 (Source 1).
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA (Source 1) / San Fernando Valley, California (Source 3).
Profession: Actress, voice actor (Source 2).
Known for: Meatballs Part II (1984) (Source 1, 3, 5), The Heartbreak Winner (1980 ice-skating drama on ABC Afterschool Specials (1972)) (Source 1, 3 - Note: Source 3 says 1980 drama on 1972 special, which is a bit contradictory, but I must report what is there or be careful. Source 1 says "the 1980 ice-skating drama The Heartbreak Winner on ABC Afterschool Specials (1972)". I will stick to the text provided), original teen-aged Hope Williams on Days of Our Lives (1965) (Source 1, 3).
Other credits: The Wedding Dress (2014), Just Us Guys (2014) (TMDB Bio), Lovelines, Malibu High (Source 5).
Voice work: Radio commercials, audio books (Source 2).
Family: Married to Glen Wexler (Photographer/Director) (Source 2). Children: Jenna Lynn Wexler (former child actor, designer of branded fashion content for digital media/fashion copywriter/stylist) and Ian Wexler (pixel artist/video game designer/independent video game designer) (Source 2, TMDB Bio).
Career overview
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Subject: Tammy Taylor (Acting).
Name: Tammy Taylor.
Birthplace: San Fernando Valley, California [3]; Los Angeles, California, USA [1].
Birthday: January 20, 1958 [1].
Known for: Meatballs Part II (1984) [1, 3, 5]; The Heartbreak Winner (1980 ice-skating drama on ABC Afterschool Specials (1972)) [3] - Wait, source 3 says "the 1980 ice-skating drama The Heartbreak Winner on ABC Afterschool Specials (1972)". This is a bit contradictory in the source text (1980 vs 1972), but I must report what is there or be careful. Source 3 says "the 1980 ice-skating drama The Heartbreak Winner on ABC Afterschool Specials (1972)". I will use the titles provided.
Known for: Original teen-aged Hope Williams on Days of Our Lives (1965) [3].
Other credits: Lovelines [5], Malibu High [5], The Wedding Dress (2014) [TMDB Bio], Just Us Guys (2014) [TMDB Bio].
Voice work: Voiced numerous radio commercials and recorded/mastered several audio books [2].
Recent work: Returned to acting after raising her family [TMDB Bio].
Paragraph 1: Early career and notable roles.
Tammy Taylor is an actress born in Los Angeles, California. She is recognized for her work as the original teen-aged Hope Williams on Days of Our Lives in 1965. Her notable credits include the 1984 film Meatballs Part II and the 1980 ice-skating drama The Heartbreak Winner on ABC Afterschool Specials (1972). Other filmography includes Lovelines and Malibu High.
Paragraph 2: Voice work and recent return.
In addition to her screen work, Taylor has worked as a voice actor, voicing numerous radio commercials and recording and mastering several audio books. After a period of raising her family, she returned to acting. Her recent projects include the 2014 feature film The Wedding Dress and the 2014 dramedy web series Just Us Guys.
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Tammy Taylor is an actress born in Los Angeles, California. She is best known for her role as the original teen-aged Hope Williams on Days of Our Lives in 1965. Her filmography includes the 1984 film Meatballs Part II and the 1980 ice-skating drama The Heartbreak Winner on ABC Afterschool Specials (1972). Other credits associated with her career include Lovelines and Malibu High.
Beyond her work in film and television, Taylor has also worked as a voice actor. Her experience in this field includes voicing numerous radio commercials and the recording and mastering of several audio books. Following a hiatus to raise her family, she returned to acting in 2014. During this period, she starred in the feature film The Wedding Dress and the dramedy web series Just Us Guys.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
8 titles- The Wedding Dress (2014) as Joan
- Meatballs: Part II (1984) as Nancy
- Lovelines (1984) as Priscilla
- Rituals (1984) as Rosemary
- Second Thoughts (1983) as Sharon
- Don't Go Near the Park (1979) as Bondi
- Malibu High (1979) as Annette Ingersoll
- CHiPs (1977) as Girl in Car Accident
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tammy Taylor best known for?
Tammy Taylor is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Meatballs: Part II (1984), Ferdy The Ant (1984), Notting Hill (1999).
When and where was Tammy Taylor born?
Tammy Taylor was born on January 20, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Tammy Taylor have?
Tammy Taylor has accumulated over 8 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2014.
What is Tammy Taylor's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Tammy Taylor (Actress). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources. No invented titles, names, dates, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). No preamble, no JSO...
Tammy Taylor by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- CHiPs (1977) as Girl in Car Accident — aged about 19
- Meatballs: Part II (1984) as Nancy — aged about 26
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