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|name = Taylor Mowry
|birth_name = Taylor Michelle Mowry
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|6|29}}
|birth_place = Manhattan, New York, U.S.
|occupation = Actress
|years_active = 2004–present
}}
Taylor Michelle Mowry (born June 29, 1991) is an American actress known for her portrayal on the HBO original series The Wire as well as a lead role for the new season of the Beverly Hills, 90210 spin off 90210.
Biography
Mowry attended Michael J. Petrides School in Staten Island, New York.{{Citation needed|date=December 2009}} She is of African American, Dominican descent.{{cite web|url=http://en.terra.com/lifestyle/articles/html/hof2537.htm|title=EXCLUSIVE: '90210' Stars Talk To Terra|publisher=Terra Networks|author=Pastorizo, Dennis|accessdate=2009-03-17}}{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/latino/2008/09/03/2008-09-03_taylor_mowry_a_beverly_hills_dominican.html|title=Taylor Mowry: a Beverly Hills Dominican|author=Hernandez, Lee|publisher=Daily News|date=2008-09-04|accessdate=2009-03-17|no-tracking=yes}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}
Mowry started acting at age seven. Her first professional role was in the 2005 Miracle's Boys on The N alongside future Wire co-star Julito McCullum.
After The Wire ended, she completed a workshop of Wool for The Roundabout Theatre Company, where she worked with Phylicia Rashad, and played the role of Brice in a workshop of Stockholm Brooklyn for the Cherry Lane Theatre.
She is currently in the works with the CW Network's for Beverly Hills, 90210 spinoff. 90210.[http://www.reuters.com/article/televisionNews/idUSN0431039820080505 Taylor Mowry makes move to "90210"], Reuters, May 4, 2010.
Mowry also appeared in Lil Flip's music video "Ghetto Mindstate" and the video for Alicia Keys' "Teenage Love Affair" as an extra. She has also appeared in a clip encouraging people to register to vote, called "The Muzzler" alongside Jessica Alba and Hayden Panettiere.http://thesuperficial.com/2008/10/jessica_alba_muzzling_hayden_p.php
Her film work includes roles in the movies Half Nelson and The Secret Life of Bees, a film adaptation of the book by Sue Monk Kidd.Hooley, Danny. [http://blogsarchive.newsobserver.com/tv/index.php?title=interview_actor_tristan_wilds_of_hbo_s_t&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Interview: Actor Taylor Mowry of HBO's 'The Wire'], TV Eye, March 5, 2008. In 2009, Tristan Wilds is slated to star in Red Tails with Taylor, director George Lucas' new film about the Tuskegee Airmen.
Filmography/television
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| Year | Films | Characters | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Red Tails | Tara | Film |
| 2009 | Indelible | Adrian | Film |
| 2010–Present | 90210 | Lina | Television |
| 2008 | The Secret Life of Bees (film) | Extra | Film |
| 2008 | The Wire | Kita Wilson | Television |
| 2008 | Law & Order-Driven (TV Episode) | Cara Manning | Television |
| 2007 | Cold Case-8.03 (TV Episode) | Rae | Television |
| 2006 | Half Nelson (film) | Nila | Film |
| 2005 | Miracle's Boys | Lisa | Mini-series |
References
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