Holland Taylor

**Holland Taylor** (born January 14, 1943) is a renowned American actress, best known for her award-winning performances in popular TV shows such as ABC's The Practice and Two and a Half Men. Her notable roles on the sitcoms Bosom Buddies, The Powers That Be, and The Naked Truth along with her appearances on The L Word and Mr. Mercedes have established her as a versatile and accomplished actress. She received critical acclaim and an eighth Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her role in the Netflix miniseries Hollywood in 2020. Her impressive filmography includes notable feature films such as Romancing the Stone and its sequel The Jewel of the Nile, Alice, The Truman Show, and Legally Blonde, among others. In addition to acting, Taylor has made significant contributions to theatre as both an actress and playwright. She wrote and starred in the one-woman play, Ann, which earned her a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress. Taylor began her career in theatre and her numerous Broadway and off-Broadway productions testify to her roots. Not just an actress, Taylor has been a strong supporter of Aid for AIDS in Los Angeles, serving on their Honorary Board and contributing to their fundraising efforts.