Holland Taylor
Holland Taylor is an acclaimed American actress known for her versatile roles in television and film. She is best recognized for her performances in 'Two and a Half Men' and 'The Chair'. With a career spanning several decades, Taylor is celebrated for her distinctive voice... Read More
Known for
The Truman Show (1998)
Truman Burbank is the star of The Truman Show, a 24-hour-a-day reality TV show that broadcasts every aspect of his life without his knowledge....
Legally Blonde (2001)
Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority queen, is dumped by her boyfriend. She decides to follow him to law school, but while there, she figures...
Two and a Half Men (2003–2015)
A hedonistic jingle writer's free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt halt when his brother and 10-year-old nephew move into his beach-front house.
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
BrothersHollywood actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson have been best friends for years—but a shocking family secret suggests their connection... |
Ma Mac | |
| 2026 |
N/AEmmy winner Holland Taylor and Broadway's Ana Villafañe star as two U.S. Representatives, generations apart, who couldn't be more different.... |
N | |
| 2026 |
Fantasy LifeAn anxious New York law school dropout stumbles into a job babysitting his psychiatrist's three granddaughters and falls for the... |
Dr. Greene | |
| 2025 |
MotherlandIn an alternate present society where the state frees parents from the burden of raising children, a rule enforcer learns... |
Toni | |
| 2024 |
The Little Pageant That CouldA documentary that chronicles the journey of L.A.’s “Best in Drag Show” to support the Alliance for Housing and Healing.... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2023 |
Quiz LadyA brilliant but tightly wound, gameshow-obsessed young woman, Anne, and her estranged, train-wreck of a sister, Jenny, must work together... |
Francine | |
| 2021 |
Adele One Night OnlyA primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits.... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
The ChairAt a major university, the first woman of color to become chair tries to meet the dizzying demands and high... |
Joan Hambling | |
| 2021 |
The Great NorthFollow the Alaskan adventures of the Tobin family as a single dad does his best to keep his weird bunch... |
Goldie (voice) | |
| 2020 |
The Stand InWhen ordered to serve a year in rehab, actress Candy hires her on-set stand-in to take her place. The unassuming... |
Barbara Cox | |
| 2020 |
Bill & Ted Face the MusicYet to fulfill their rock and roll destiny, the stakes are higher than ever for the now middle-aged Bill and... |
The Great Leader | |
| 2020 |
HollywoodIn post-World War II Hollywood, an ambitious group of aspiring actors and filmmakers will do almost anything to make their... |
Ellen Kincaid | |
| 2020 |
Stars in the HouseIn the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and theatres across the world closing their curtains indefinitely, SiriusXM host Seth Rudetsky... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love YouLara Jean and Peter have just taken their romance from pretend to officially real when another recipient of one of... |
Stormy | |
| 2019 |
BombshellBombshell is a revealing look inside the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time; and the explosive story... |
Faye (uncredited) | |
| 2019 |
The Morning ShowA behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning, exploring the unique... |
Cybil Richards | |
| 2019 |
Gloria BellGloria is a free-spirited divorcée who spends her days at a straight-laced office job and her nights on the dance... |
Hillary Bell | |
| 2018 |
AnnAnn is a no-holds-barred portrait of Ann Richards, the legendary governor of Texas. This inspiring and hilarious new play brings... |
Ann Richards | |
| 2017 |
The OrvilleFollow the crew of the not-so-functional exploratory ship in the Earth's interstellar fleet, 400 years in the future. |
Jeannie Mercer | |
| 2017 |
Mr. MercedesA demented serial killer taunts a retired police detective with a series of lurid letters and emails, forcing the ex-cop... |
Ida Silver | |
| 2016 |
Kepler's DreamAn 11 year old girl searches for a missing rare book from her grandmother's (Holland Taylor) library and tries to... |
Violet von Stern | |
| 2016 |
SpeechlessMaya DiMeo is a mom on a mission who will do anything for her husband, Jimmy, and kids Ray, Dylan,... |
Andrea | |
| 2016 |
Divorce: The Greatest HitsAnd you thought a failing marriage was tough. Divorce is just the beginning... |
Unknown character | |
| 2016 |
The New Yorker PresentsA groundbreaking series that brings America's most award-winning magazine, The New Yorker, to the screen with documentaries, short narrative films,... |
Truman's Moher | |
| 2016 |
BillionsShrewd, savvy U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades and the brilliant, ambitious hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod are on an explosive... |
Dr. Eleanor Mayer | |
| 2015 |
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
Late Night with Seth MeyersSeth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
Twinkle ToesShe’s Grace “Twinkle Toes” Hastings, the shining star of this all-new movie! She has a big secret though... she gets... |
Principal Garfield (voice) | |
| 2010 |
The Chosen OnePaul is an ordinary man who is at the end of his rope. He hates his job, his beautiful wife... |
Ruth | |
| 2008 |
Baby MamaA successful, single businesswoman who dreams of having a baby discovers she is infertile and hires a working class woman... |
Rose | |
| 2007 |
Cinderella III: A Twist in TimeWhen Lady Tremaine steals the Fairy Godmother's wand and changes history, it's up to Cinderella to restore the timeline and... |
Prudence (voice) | |
| 2005 |
D.E.B.S.The star of a team of teenage crime fighters falls for the alluring villainess she must bring to justice. |
Ms. Petrie | |
| 2005 |
American Dad!The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and... |
Mrs. Dawson (voice) | |
| 2005 |
The Wedding DateWith the wedding of her younger sister fast approaching, Kat Ellis faces the undesirable prospect of traveling alone to London... |
Bunny | |
| 2004 |
The L WordA group of lesbian friends struggle with romance and careers in Los Angeles. |
Peggy Peabody | |
| 2003 |
Two and a Half MenA hedonistic jingle writer's free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt halt when his brother and 10-year-old nephew move into his... |
Evelyn Harper | |
| 2003 |
Spy Kids 3-D: Game OverCarmen's caught in a virtual reality game designed by the Kids' new nemesis, the Toymaker. It's up to Juni to... |
Grandmother | |
| 2003 |
E!'s 101In this series, E! lists 101 of the most significant moments in certain aspects of entertainment, from celebrity couplings to... |
Self | |
| 2002 |
Fillmore!Former delinquent Cornelius Fillmore saw the light, and now fights on the side of justice at X Middle School. Joining... |
Mrs. Cornwall (voice) | |
| 2002 |
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost DreamsExploring the further adventures of Carmen and Juni Cortez, who have now joined the family spy business as Level 2... |
Grandmother | |
| 2002 |
MonkAdrian Monk was once a rising star with the San Francisco Police Department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve... |
Peggy Davenport | |
| 2002 |
Home RoomA high school shooting has repercussions on the town and students. |
Dr. Hollander | |
| 2002 |
Baby BobBaby Bob is an American sitcom that aired on CBS as a midseason replacement in March 2002. The Baby Bob... |
Madeline Collins | |
| 2002 |
Cinderella II: Dreams Come TrueAs a newly crowned princess, Cinderella quickly learns that life at the Palace - and her royal responsibilities - are... |
Prudence (voice) | |
| 2002 |
Fits and StartsA couple announce their engagement, but then find their relationship turning to sour within 24 hours....... |
Unknown character | |
| 2001 |
The Day Reagan Was ShotThe Day Reagan Was Shot is a 2001 film made for television directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh. The film stars Richard... |
Nancy Reagan | |
| 2001 |
Strange FrequencyStrange Frequency is an American television horror anthology series broadcast on VH1 for one season in 2001. The series was... |
Marge Crowley | |
| 2001 |
Legally BlondeFashionable sorority queen Elle Woods has it all, but, she wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III.... |
Professor Stromwell | |
| 2001 |
Town & CountryPorter Stoddard is a well-known New York architect who is at a crossroads... a nexus where twists and turns lead... |
Mistress of Ceremonies | |
| 2000 |
DAGDAG is an American sitcom that aired from November 2000 to May 2001 on NBC. It was named after its... |
Kathering Twigg | |
| 2000 |
Strong MedicineThe lives of staff in the womens' health clinic of a fictitious hospital in Philadelphia. |
Lillian Pynchon | |
| 2000 |
The Deadly Look of LoveJanet Flanders is a small-town, unsophisticated young woman who is seduced by the fantasy of romantic love; she believes that... |
Evelyn McGinnis | |
| 2000 |
Big BrotherAmerican version of the reality game show which follows a group of HouseGuests living together 24 hours a day in... |
Self - Actress, 'Two & a ½ Men' | |
| 2000 |
Keeping the FaithBest friends since they were kids, Rabbi Jacob Schram and Father Brian Finn are dynamic and popular young men living... |
Bonnie Rose | |
| 2000 |
Mail to the ChiefA humorous and inspiring adventure about an ordinary middle school student who strikes up an online friendship with someone bearing... |
Katherine Horner | |
| 2000 |
The Spiral StaircaseDuring a storm, a group of people are trapped inside a mansion with a killer. |
Emma | |
| 2000 |
Happy AccidentsA comedy that pays tribute to the science fiction genre -- specifically, the sub-genre of time travel. But here the... |
Therapist | |
| 1999 |
The LotAn early AMC dramedy series profiling the fictional studio Sylver Screen Pictures during the 1930s and the pursuits of its... |
Letitia DeVine | |
| 1999 |
The Sex MonsterA neurotic L.A. building contractor pushes his reluctant wife into having a threesome. Unfortunately for him, his wife gets more... |
Muriel | |
| 1998 |
The Unknown CyclistA man's dying wish is for the people in his life to participate in a 450-mile charity bicycle ride through... |
Celia (uncredited) | |
| 1998 |
HerculesFollow Herc's many labors during the years he spent training on how to be a hero under the tutelage of... |
Queen Myrrha (voice) | |
| 1998 |
Next Stop WonderlandDumped by her loser boyfriend, Erin's love life hits rock bottom when her overbearing mother places an embarrassing ad in... |
Piper Castleton | |
| 1998 |
Tru-TalkA promotional featurette for 1998's 'The Truman Show', 'TruTalk' is a "60 Minutes"-style mockumentary taking place inside the film's universe. |
Alanis Montclair | |
| 1998 |
The Truman ShowIn a picture-perfect seaside town, an insurance salesman begins to realize that his entire existence may be staged and observed... |
Angela Montclair / Alanis Montclair | |
| 1997 |
The Wonderful World of DisneyWalt Disney Productions (later The Walt Disney Company) has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954.... |
Unknown character | |
| 1997 |
Veronica's ClosetVeronica 'Ronnie' Chase is the 'Queen of Romance.' Founder of a successful lingerie empire, and best-selling author of self-help romance... |
Millicent | |
| 1997 |
Ally McBealAlly McBeal is a young lawyer working at the Boston law firm Cage and Fish. Ally's lives and loves are... |
Judge Roberta Kittleson | |
| 1997 |
George of the JungleDeep in the African jungle, a baby named George, the sole survivor of a plane crash, is raised by gorillas.... |
Beatrice Stanhope | |
| 1997 |
Who Is Henry Jaglom?Hailed by some as a cinematic genius, a feminist voice and a true maverick of American cinema, dismissed by others... |
Self | |
| 1997 |
The PracticeA provocative legal drama focused on young associates at a bare-bones Boston firm and their scrappy boss, Bobby Donnell. The... |
Judge Roberta Kittleson | |
| 1997 |
Just WriteA Hollywood tour bus driver poses as a screenwriter to romance an up-and-coming young actress. |
Emma Jeffreys | |
| 1997 |
BettyThe world's most famous actress freaks out on the set of her latest Christmas blockbuster and runs away to hide... |
Crystal Ball | |
| 1996 |
One Fine DayMelanie Parker, an architect and mother of Sammy, and Jack Taylor, a newspaper columnist and father of Maggie, are both... |
Rita | |
| 1995 |
Last Summer in the HamptonsHelena Mora, the head of an eccentric theatrical family, has decided to sell her large estate in the Hamptons because... |
Davis Mora Axelrod | |
| 1995 |
How to Make an American QuiltSoon-to-be-wed graduate student Finn Dodd develops cold feet when she suspects her fiancé is cheating on her. In order to... |
Mrs. Rubens | |
| 1995 |
Steal Big Steal LittleRuben and Robby are twin brothers, adopted by Mona, one of the wealthiest - and most eccentric - women in... |
Mona Rowland-Downey | |
| 1995 |
To Die ForSuzanne Stone wants to be a world-famous news anchor and she is willing to do anything to get what she... |
Carol Stone | |
| 1995 |
The Naked TruthThe Naked Truth is an American sitcom broadcast on ABC from 1995 to 1996, and on NBC from 1996 to... |
Camilla Dane | |
| 1995 |
Perry Mason: The Case of the Jealous JokesterAttorney Bill McKenzie takes the case when his niece is framed for the murder of a popular and demanding sitcom... |
Janice | |
| 1995 |
Awake to DangerRecently awakened from a coma, a traumatized adolescent girl fights to remember the circumstances surrounding her mother's brutal death. But... |
Dr. Joyce Lindley | |
| 1995 |
A Walton WeddingIn 1964, John-Boy Walton is planning his wedding to Janet Gilchrist, the editor of a New York fashion magazine and... |
Aunt Flo | |
| 1994 |
ERER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and... |
Phyllis Farr | |
| 1994 |
The FavorOn the eve of her high school reunion, bored housewife Kathy convinces her single best friend Emily to seduce her... |
Maggie Sand | |
| 1994 |
The Counterfeit ContessaGina Nardino, a young saleswoman at the food counter of a posh department store, falls hard for a society stud,... |
Wallace Everett | |
| 1994 |
In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & MadnessAfter a very messy divorce, a man starts suspecting his ex-wife and her new boyfriend of various crimes. |
Florence Newsom | |
| 1994 |
Betrayal of TrustA woman has been to a psychiatrist for years for drug and alcohol addiction, and whose treatment includes being injected... |
Mary Shelton | |
| 1993 |
Diagnosis: MurderDr. Mark Sloan is a good-natured, offbeat physician who is called upon to solve murders. |
Agent Gretchen McCord | |
| 1993 |
Saved by the Bell: The College YearsThe gang from Bayside High is leaving home and heading to the campus of California University for four years of... |
Dean Susan McMann | |
| 1993 |
With Hostile IntentAfter police officer Miranda Berkley dumps her boyfriend, who's also her superior, she and her colleague Kathy Arnold constantly are... |
Lois Baxter | |
| 1993 |
Cop & ½When a pint-sized 8-year-old kid witnesses a murder he offers to help the police, if they make him a cop,... |
Captain Rubio | |
| 1992 |
The Powers That BeThe Powers That Be is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman that aired briefly on... |
Margaret Powers | |
| 1991 |
The Rape of Doctor WillisA drama directed by Lou Antonio. |
Dr. Greenway | |
| 1990 |
AliceAlice Tate, mother of two, with a marriage of 16 years, finds herself falling for a handsome sax player, Joe.... |
Helen | |
| 1990 |
Going PlacesFour young adults not only share producing jobs at a hidden-camera TV show but also share the same house. |
Unknown character | |
| 1990 |
People Like UsWhen a wealthy scriptwriter and socialite's daughter is murdered, he feels let down by the courts, and so decides to... |
Dolly | |
| 1988 |
She's Having a BabyJake and Kristy Briggs are newlyweds. Being young, they are perhaps a bit unprepared for the full reality of marriage... |
Sarah Briggs | |
| 1987 |
Tales from the Hollywood Hills: Natica JacksonIn the 1930s, an aging film producer and his much younger wife live separate lives. Whenever a young starlet catches... |
Ernestine King | |
| 1987 |
WiseguyVinnie Terranova does time in a New Jersey penitentiary to set up his undercover role as an agent for the... |
Unknown character | |
| 1987 |
CBS Summer PlayhouseCBS anthology series airing unsold television pilots during the summer season. |
Fran Grogan | |
| 1987 |
The Saint in ManhattanSimon Templar returns to New York via Concorde and is feeling restless, until a note from an old flame surfaces.... |
Fran Grogan | |
| 1987 | Unknown character | ||
| 1985 |
Perry Mason ReturnsWhen his former secretary is accused of a murder, Perry Mason gives up a judgeship to defend her. |
Paula Gordon | |
| 1985 |
Key ExchangeA young woman wants to get her boyfriend to commit to her, but the most she can get him to... |
Mrs. Fanshaw | |
| 1985 |
The Jewel of the NileJoan Wilder is thrust back into a world of murder, chases, foreign intrigue... and love. This time out she's duped... |
Gloria | |
| 1985 |
Me & MomMe and Mom is an American detective comedy/drama series that aired on ABC from April 5, 1985 to May 17,... |
Unknown character | |
| 1984 |
Murder, She WroteAn unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases. |
Winifred Thayer | |
| 1984 |
Romancing the StoneThough she can spin wild tales of passionate romance, novelist Joan Wilder has no life of her own. Then one... |
Gloria | |
| 1984 |
Kate & AllieKate & Allie is an American television situation comedy which ran from March 19, 1984, to May 22, 1989. Kate... |
Unknown character | |
| 1982 |
I Was a Mail Order BrideOn a bet with one of his practical-joking partners, a Los Angeles lawyer responds to an ad from a pretty... |
Dottie Birmingham | |
| 1982 |
The Royal Romance of Charles and DianaThe second Charles and Diana movie, with two virtual unknowns in the leads: Christopher Baines had acted on the British... |
Frances Shand Kydd | |
| 1981 |
My Mother Was Never a KidA trip to the past helps a teenager learn to appreciate her mother |
Felicia Martin | |
| 1980 |
Bosom BuddiesKip and Henry, two young studs working for a New York ad agency, must disguise themselves as women to live... |
Ruth Dunbar | |
| 1980 |
FameA chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the... |
Claudia van Doren (uncredited) | |
| 1979 |
O Youth and Beauty!Cash Bentley and his wife Louise lead an average upper-middle-class life in suburbia, with a nice home and two fine... |
Beverly Trencher | |
| 1979 |
The Sorrows of GinAn affluent suburban couple's empty and gin-fueled lives are observed through the eyes of their neglected, eight-year old daughter. |
Beverly Trencher | |
| 1977 |
The Love BoatPassengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their... |
Kathy Brighton | |
| 1976 |
The Next ManKhalil is an Arab diplomat who wants to not only make peace with Israel, but admit the Jewish state as... |
TV Interviewer | |
| 1975 |
Beacon HillShort lived soap opera about rich family and their servants in 1920s Boston. |
Marilyn Gardiner | |
| 1973 |
KojakA bald, lollipop sucking police detective with a fiery righteous attitude battles crime in New York City. |
Elizabeth | |
| 1972 |
ABC Afterschool SpecialDramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. Several episodes were either in animated form or presented... |
Felicia Martin | |
| 1971 |
J.T.J. T. Gamble, a shy, withdrawn Harlem youngster, shows compassion and responsibility when he takes on the care of an... |
Mrs. Arnold | |
| 1971 |
Great PerformancesThe best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical... |
Ernestine King | |
| 1956 |
The Edge of NightThe Edge of Night was an American television mystery series/soap opera produced by Procter & Gamble. It debuted on CBS... |
Unknown character |
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Got a question about Holland Taylor?
Holland Taylor is best known for her roles in 'Two and a Half Men' as Evelyn Harper and in 'The Chair' as Dr. Joan Hambling. Her performances have earned her critical acclaim.
Yes, Holland Taylor won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for her role in 'The Patsy' in 1999.
Holland Taylor made her film debut in the 1967 movie 'The Graduate', where she played a small role. This marked the beginning of her extensive career in film and television.
Holland Taylor's estimated net worth is approximately $5 million, reflecting her successful career in acting across various mediums.
In her early career, Holland Taylor appeared in numerous television shows and films, gaining recognition for her role in 'The Edge of Night' and later in 'Bosom Buddies'.
Holland Taylor is known for her work in both comedic and dramatic genres. She has showcased her talent in various roles that highlight her versatility as an actress.
Holland Taylor is known for her distinctive voice and strong presence on screen. Her delivery often combines both humor and depth, making her characters memorable.
Recently, Holland Taylor starred in the Netflix series 'The Chair', where she received praise for her portrayal of a university professor, showcasing her continued relevance in the industry.