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Holland Taylor
Holland Taylor

Holland Taylor

Actress
83 years (Jan 14, 1943)Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Known for
  1. 2003 Evelyn Harperin Two and a Half Men
  2. 2017 Ida Silverin Mr. Mercedes
  3. 1998 Truman's Motherin The Truman Show
An American actress with impeccable comic timing and a regal bearing. Holland Taylor won an Emmy for the legal drama 'The Practice' and became a favourite as the acid-tongued mother Evelyn on the sitcom 'Two and a Half Men'. On film she played the cold network chief Kirkland in 'The Truman Show' (1998) and the imperious professor in 'Legally Blonde' (2001). Born in Philadelphia, she is a poised, sharp-witted character actress and playwright, most often cast as formidable women of authority and elegant condescension.
Known for
  1. 2003 Evelyn Harperin Two and a Half Men
  2. 2017 Ida Silverin Mr. Mercedes
  3. 1998 Truman's Motherin The Truman Show
An American actress with impeccable comic timing and a regal bearing. Holland Taylor won an Emmy for the legal drama 'The Practice' and became a favourite as the acid-tongued mother Evelyn on the sitcom 'Two and a Half Men'. On film she played the cold network chief Kirkland in 'The Truman Show' (1998) and the imperious professor in 'Legally Blonde' (2001). Born in Philadelphia, she is a poised, sharp-witted character actress and playwright, most often cast as formidable women of authority and elegant condescension.
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Brothers
Ma Mac · 8 episodes
★ 7.0
2026
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2026
Fantasy Life
Dr. Greene
★ 6.2
2026
Motherland
Toni
★ 6.3
2025
The Morning Show
Cybil Richards
★ 7.7
2021–2023
Billions
Dr. Eleanor Mayer
★ 7.8
2023
Quiz Lady
Francine
★ 6.7
2023
The Chair
Joan Hambling · 6 episodes
★ 6.5
2021
The Great North
Goldie (voice)
★ 6.9
2021Season 2
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Holland Taylor and where are they from?
Holland Taylor is 83 years old, born on January 14, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Holland Taylor?
Holland Taylor is best known for roles in The Truman Show, Legally Blonde, Bombshell.
How many movies has Holland Taylor been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1971), Holland Taylor has appeared in 48 movies and 32 TV shows.
What was Holland Taylor's first movie?
The career of Holland Taylor began with J.T. (1971).
What is Holland Taylor's most recent movie or series?
Holland Taylor's most recent release is Brothers, which premiered on September 22, 2026.
What TV shows has Holland Taylor appeared in?
On television, Holland Taylor has appeared in Two and a Half Men, American Dad!, The Orville, Monk.
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Holland Taylor
Holland Taylor
1943-01-14 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Holland Virginia Taylor (born January 14, 1943) is an American actress. She won the 1999 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Judge Roberta Kittleson on ABC's The Practice (1998–2003). For her portrayal of Evelyn Harper on the CBS comedy Two and a Half Men (2003–15), she received a total of four Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

Taylor's other notable television credits include starring roles on the sitcoms Bosom Buddies (1980–82), The Powers That Be (1992–93) and The Naked Truth (1995–98). She also appeared as Jill Ollinger on the soap opera All My Children (1981–83), as Peggy Peabody on The L Word (2004–08), and as Ida Silver on Mr. Mercedes (2017–19). In 2020, she received critical praise and her eighth Primetime Emmy Award nomination for portraying Ellen Kincaid in the Netflix miniseries Hollywood.

Taylor's feature film credits include Romancing the Stone (1984) and its sequel (1985), Alice (1990), To Die For (1995), One Fine Day (1996), George of the Jungle (1997), The Truman Show (1998), Happy Accidents (2000), Keeping the Faith (2000), Legally Blonde (2001), The Wedding Date (2005), Baby Mama (2008), Gloria Bell (2018), Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020), and The Stand In (2020).

Taylor wrote and starred in the one-woman play, Ann, based on the life and work of Ann Richards. For this, she received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress.Holland Taylor, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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