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Taryn Manning Biography

Birth Place:
Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Profession
Actor, singer, songwriter, model, fashion designer

Fast Facts

  • Was an Arizona state champion in karate
  • Won a national dance contest while in high school
  • Appeared in 8 Mile with Eminem, who chose her song "Wastin' My Time" for the film's soundtrack
  • Formed the band Boomkat in 2003 with her brother Kellin
  • Launched the clothing line Born Uniqorn in 2005
  • Was the April 2011 Playboy cover girl for its "Sex and Music" issue
  • Has modeled for Gap, Juicy Couture and Frankie B
  • Is a successful DJ
  • Is a third cousin of NFL quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning

Awards

  • 2017Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2016Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2015Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2014Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2005Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated

Relationships

  • Kellin Manning -- Brother
  • Bill Manning -- Father
  • Sharyn Manning -- Mother