Emily Tarver

Birth Name:

Emily Tarver

Profession

Actress, Writer, Producer

Earned a degree from the University of Texas
Trained in improv with the Upright Citizens Brigade
Started out acting in various commercials, including for brands Yoplait and Lowe's
Quote: "[On her start in acting] "I took an improv class and it changed my whole path․ I realized it was just the thing that I was good at naturally, and had been doing in my life and didn’t realize it․""
Well known for her role in the series "Orange is the New Black․"
Intended to become a psychologist before becoming interested in acting
Has performed in the comedic band Summer and Eve

Fast Facts