Early Education and Modeling Career

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.

Career Beginnings in Television

Taylor’s entry into acting began with television commercials before securing a role in the 1987 television docudrama LBJ: The Early Years, directed by Peter Werner. 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.

Rise to Fame with Party of Five

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 Neve Campbell. This role marked her first major breakthrough in television and led to opportunities in other popular series.

Expanding Roles in Television

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.