Quick Info
| Profession | Actress and playwright |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 14/01/1943 |
| Age | 83 years |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Holland Taylor
20/10/2026
During an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, Holland Taylor explained why she and longtime partner Sarah Paulson keep separate homes in New York and Los Angeles despite more than a decade together. She said the couple spends as much time together as their demanding careers allow.
02/12/2025
Holland Taylor gave an emotional speech at the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony where Sarah Paulson received her star. Taylor praised Paulson's work and character during the event.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Holland Virginia Taylor is an American actress and playwright with a career spanning more than five decades across television, film, and theatre. She is known for television roles including Judge Roberta Kittleson in The Practice and Evelyn Harper in Two and a Half Men. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Bennington College | Bachelor's degree in drama, graduated 1964 |
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| Schooling | Quaker schools, including Westtown School |
Personal Life
| Partner | Sarah Paulson (2015 to present) |
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Relationships & More
| Partner | Sarah Paulson |
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| Mentor | Stella Adler |
Family
| Father | C. Tracy Taylor, an attorney |
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| Mother | Virginia Davis Taylor, a painter |
| Nephew | Brad Anderson |
Career
| Broadway Debut | 1965, The Devils |
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| Television Debut | J.T. (1969 TV film) |
| Breakout Role | Ruth Dunbar in Bosom Buddies (1980) |
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| Stage Work | One-woman play Ann on Broadway at Lincoln Center; last Broadway appearance in The Front Page (2016) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her coppery hair earned her the nickname "Penny Taylor" as a teenager in Allentown, Pennsylvania. | |
| 2. She spent years working between New York and California before her breakout role in Bosom Buddies. | |
| 3. She has written several plays. |
