Holly Taylor Biography

Fast Facts

• Received a Young Artist Award in 2015 for her work on "The Americans․"
• Has studied graphic design at Kean University
• Started out as a dancer at the age of three
• Has trained at the American Ballet Theatre, where she turned down an offer to dance at the Jacqueline Onassis School
• Quote: "[On her advice to others] "There are so many opportunities out there—just go for it! Get yourself out there and don't be afraid to take chances․ Fear gets in the way of everything․""
• Quote: "[On dancing influencing her acting] "Movement is definitely a part of anyone's character—and when you're acting, you have to make your character's movements as real as possible․ As dancers, we have a deep appreciation for that․""
• Performed in the 2008 Broadway production of "Billy Elliott: The Musical․"
• Best known for her role in the series "The Americans․"