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Tamara Taylor was born on September 27, 1970, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is of mixed heritage—her mother is of Scottish-Canadian descent and her father is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Canadians">African-Canadian</a>. Taylor is also the <a href="/biography/tamara-taylor">cousin</a> of acclaimed <a href="/biography/neve-campbell">actress</a> <a href="/biography/neve-campbell">Neve Campbell</a>. Widely recognized for her work in both television and film, Taylor has built a successful and versatile acting career spanning several decades.

<h2>Early Education and Modeling Career</h2>

Taylor did not complete high school, choosing instead to pursue a career in modeling with her mother’s support. This early decision laid the groundwork for her eventual transition into acting.

<h2>Career Beginnings in Television</h2>

Taylor’s entry into acting began with television commercials before securing a role in the 1987 television docudrama LBJ: The Early Years, directed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Werner">Peter Werner</a>. In 1988, she appeared in A Different World, taking on various minor roles across several episodes. In 1992, she made a guest appearance in an episode of the series Freshman Dorm.

<h2>Rise to Fame with Party of Five</h2>

In 1997, Taylor’s career took a significant step forward when she landed a recurring role on the FOX drama Party of Five, where she shared the screen with her cousin <a href="/biography/neve-campbell">Neve Campbell</a>. This role marked her first major breakthrough in television and led to opportunities in other popular series.

<h2>Expanding Roles in Television</h2>

Following her success on Party of Five, Taylor continued to make guest appearances on shows including Dawson’s Creek, Early Edition, and Providence. In 2000, she secured another regular role as Dr. Ana Syphax in the CBS medical drama City of Angels. Later, she joined the cast of NBC’s sitcom Hidden Hills as Sarah Timmerman, marking her third regular role on a television series.

Throughout the early 2000s, Taylor had guest roles on numerous shows, including Miracles, Everwood, Becker, Without a Trace, The District, and One on One. Her standout performances included roles in HBO's acclaimed series Six Feet Under, and procedural dramas CSI: Miami and NCIS. She also appeared in multiple episodes of J.J. Abrams' science fiction series Lost.

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<h2>Breakthrough with Bones</h2>

In 2005, Taylor played Nina Spencer in the short-lived series Sex, Love & Secrets, broadcast on UPN. In 2006, she had small roles in Numb3rs and the medical drama 3 lbs. That same year marked the start of one of her most celebrated roles: Dr. Camille Saroyan in FOX's hit procedural drama Bones. Taylor joined the show in its second season and remained a series regular until it concluded in 2017, significantly raising her profile within the television industry.

Following Bones, she continued to make guest appearances, such as a minor role in the 2014 comedy series Dating in LA and Other Urban Myths. In 2015, she appeared in three episodes of the sci-fi audio drama Hunt the Truth, created by Noah Eichen. Additionally, she expanded her range by voicing a role in the DC Universe animated film Justice League: Gods and Monsters.

<h2>Film Career Highlights</h2>

Outside of television, Tamara Taylor has been featured in a number of film projects. Notable entries on her filmography include Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, Born in Brooklyn, Thank <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God">God</a> It’s Monday, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Una_babysitter_all'improvviso">Reluctant Nanny</a>. She also starred in Serenity, the cult science-fiction film directed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joss_Whedon">Joss Whedon</a>, which garnered a strong fan following and critical praise.

<h2>Personal Life and Public Persona</h2>

Taylor married attorney Miles Cooley in 2007; the couple divorced in 2012. She maintains a presence on social media, particularly on Twitter under the handle <a href="https://twitter.com/TamaraTaylor">@TamaraTaylor</a>. While her exact net worth is speculative, public estimates are considerably lower than some exaggerated online claims.

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