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United States Lili Taylor is an acclaimed actress recognized for her extensive work in independent cinema and television, bringing a distinctive depth to diverse roles.
Lili Taylor is represented by Aevitas Creative Management.
Lili Taylor is a board member of the National Audubon Society, an organization dedicated to bird conservation.
Lili Taylor sits on the board of the American Birding Association, reflecting her activism for conservation issues.
Lili Taylor was filmed for the PBS series 'Poetry in America' alongside writer/playwright/poet Nick Flynn.
Lili Taylor was born on February 20, 1967, in Glencoe, Illinois, to Marie and George Park Taylor. She pursued her theatrical education at The Theatre School at DePaul University and the Piven Theatre Workshop, laying the foundation for a career marked by critically lauded performances. Taylor first gained recognition for her supporting role in the 1988 film “Mystic Pizza.” From there, she became a prominent figure in 1990s independent cinema, starring in films such as “Dogfight” (1991), “Short Cuts” (1993), and most notably, “I Shot Andy Warhol” (1996), for which she received significant critical attention and multiple award nominations. Her ability to portray complex characters with subtlety and conviction established her reputation within the independent film scene.
Throughout her career, Taylor has balanced her independent film work with appearances in mainstream productions and television. Notable film roles include “Born on the Fourth of July” (1989), “Ransom” (1996), “High Fidelity” (2000), “Public Enemies” (2009), “The Conjuring” (2013), and “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” (2015). On television, she earned Primetime Emmy nominations for her performances in “The X-Files” (1998) and a recurring role as Lisa Kimmel in HBO’s “Six Feet Under” (2002–2005). She further received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress for her role as Anne Blaine on the ABC drama series “American Crime” (2015–2017).
Beyond film and television, Taylor has a successful stage career, appearing in Broadway productions such as Anton Chekhov’s “The Three Sisters” (1997) and Scott McPherson’s “Marvin’s Room” (2017). Her contributions to independent film have been recognized with multiple Independent Spirit Award nominations, including a win for Best Supporting Female for “Household Saints” (1993). As an activist, she advocates for conservation, particularly bird-related issues, and serves on the boards of the American Birding Association and National Audubon Society. Taylor continues to act across various mediums, with upcoming projects including “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” (2026) and “Daredevil: Born Again” (2026).
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