Jennifer Taylor (actress)
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Jennifer Taylor | |
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| Born | Jennifer Bini 1972 (age 51–52) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Spouse |
Paul Taylor (m. 1997) |
| Children | 2 |
Jennifer Taylor née Bini[citation needed] (born 1972)[1] is an American actress, sometimes credited as Jennifer Bini Taylor, best known for her role as Chelsea on the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men and earlier, for three other roles on the show. She appeared in the erotic thriller Wild Things and the faith-based film God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness.
Early life[edit]
Taylor is of Italian descent.[2] She was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, but moved to Coral Springs, Florida when she was ten.[3] She was third runner-up in the 1995 Miss Florida USA pageant[4][5] and first runner-up for 1996.[6][7]
Personal life[edit]
She lives in Los Angeles with her husband Paul Taylor and their two children. She has a BA in social sciences and, according to an interview, grows much of her family's food in her own garden.[1]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1998 | Wild Things | Barbara Baxter | |
| 1998 | The Waterboy | Rita | |
| 2005 | Rumor Has It | Jocelyn Richelieu | |
| 2012 | 100,000 Zombie Heads | Zuhara | |
| 2013 | Ashley | Stacy Collins | |
| 2014 | Like a Country Song | Mia Reeson | |
| 2015 | A Date to Die For | Rachel Edwards | |
| 2015 | Street Level | Samantha | |
| 2016 | A Life Lived | Jane | |
| 2016 | Emma's Chance | Miranda Bailey | |
| 2016 | Fair Haven | Ruby | |
| 2016 | Arlo: The Burping Pig | Ilana | |
| 2016 | Stalked by my Mother | Claire Beauregard | |
| 2018 | God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness | Meg Harvey | |
| 2021 | Hostage House | Susan | |
| 2022 | Christmas on Repeat | Andrea |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Miami Sands | Laura | TV series |
| 1998 | Maximum Bob | Gail Tyrone | Episode: "Once Bitten..." |
| 2000 | Pacific Blue | Patti Wolfson | Episode: "Disrobed" |
| 2000 | Diagnosis: Murder | Charmaine DuFour | Episode: "Two Birds with One Sloan" |
| 2000 | The Disciples | Kimiko | Television film |
| 2000 | Arliss | Roberta Takega | Episode: "Where There's a Will..." |
| 2000 | Yes, Dear | Rebecca | Episode: "The Good Couple" |
| 2001 | Nathan's Choice | Julia | Television film |
| 2003 | Two and a Half Men | Suzanne | Episode: Pilot |
| 2004 | Two and a Half Men | Tina | Episode: "Last Chance to See Those Tattoos" |
| 2005 | Charmed | Eve | Episode: "Run, Piper, Run" |
| 2006 | Las Vegas | Judy McKee | Episode: "Fidelity, Security, Delivery" |
| 2007 | Two and a Half Men | Nina | Episode: "Our Leather Gear Is in the Guest Room" |
| 2008 | Ghost Whisperer | Jill Benjamin | Episode: "Slam" |
| 2008 | Unhitched | Sasha | Episode: "Woman Marries Horse" |
| 2008–2015 | Two and a Half Men | Chelsea Melini | Recurring role, 36 episodes |
| 2011 | Carnal Innocence | Susie | Television film |
| 2012–2013 | Burn Notice | Elsa | 4 episodes |
| 2013 | The Perfect Boyfriend | Karen | Television film |
| 2013 | Zombie Night | Karin | Television film |
| 2016 | Street Level: Behind the Scenes Featurrette | Samantha | |
| 2015 | NCIS | Wendy Harris | Episode: "The Lost Boys" |
| 2016 | Mom | Alissa | Episode: "Sword Fights and a Dominican Shortstop" |
| 2016 | Shameless | Anne Seery | Episode: "You'll Never Ever Get a Chicken in Your Whole Entire Life" |
| 2016 | A Date to Die For | Rachel Edwards | Television film |
| 2016 | Stalked by My Mother | Claire Beauregard | Television film |
| 2017 | Death's Door | Kate Corbin | Upcoming TV series; episode: "Everybody Breaks" |
| 2018 | Family Vanished | Carol | Television film |
| 2018 | The Young and the Restless | Rebekah (Rebecca) Barlow | Episode: Season 46, Episode 68 |
| 2019 | In Bed With A Killer | Lena Mitchell | Television film |
| 2020 | Twisted Twin | Patricia | Television film |
| 2021 | A Deadly Deed | Kat Connolly | Television film |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Richmond, Christine (October 2009). "Natural Woman: Jennifer Taylor Is Anything But a Typical TV Star". Natural Health. Archived from the original on February 16, 2010. Retrieved November 10, 2009.
- ^ Taylor, Jennifer. "Old school Italian Birthday cake". Twitter. Archived from the original on December 25, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ Roberts, Jeremy (October 1, 2018). "Heart to heart with 'Two and a Half Men' outsider Jennifer Taylor". medium.com. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "'95 Miss Florida Hails From Tallahassee". Orlando Sentinel. July 31, 1994. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
- ^ "1995 FUSA Crowning Sequence" (video). youtube.com. October 17, 2022. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "Miss Florida USA Faces & Places". October 17, 2009. Archived from the original on December 15, 2009.
- ^ "1996 Miss Florida USA Finale & Television Special" (video). youtube.com. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
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