Biography

Taylor Black graduated with honors from Columbia University with a degree in Film Studies. She is co-owner of Black Tandem production company, whose short film, 'Helen of Troy' (2017) enjoyed a successful festival run highlighted by its international premiere at the Academy Award Eligible Bermuda International Film Festival (2018) and screening at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood as part of Hollyshorts Film Festival Screening Series (2019).

Taylor began her acting career originating the series regular role of Sydney Harris on ABC's 'All My Children.' She also won the title of Miss New York Teen USA.

Taylor has been cast as a supporting lead opposite Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult and Anthony Mackie in Apple's 'The Banker' (2019). This follows her role of Dana in Woody Allen's, 'A Rainy Day in New York' (2018).

Taylor's television acting credits include guest-starring and recurring roles on Spectrum/Sony's 'LA's Finest,' FOX's 'Lucifer,' and NBC's 'Law & Order.' She has also appeared in several CBS programs, including the 'Magnum PI' remake, 'Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders,' 'Blue Bloods,' 'NYC 22,' 'Person of Interest,' and 'Unforgettable.' In addition, she has performed in CW's 'Gossip Girl' and 'Dynasty.'

Film credits include lead roles in Lifetime network's Movie of the Week, 'Sugar Daddies' (starring opposite Emmy Award Winner, Peter Strauss) and 'Ascent to Hell,' as well as supporting roles in 'ADDicted,' 'Affluenza,' and 'The Tale of Timmy Two Chins.'

Taylor has also starred in digital productions, including Lorne Michael's venture 'Above Average.'
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous