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Taylour Paige Biography

Birth Name:Taylour Paige

Birth Place:Santa Monica, California, United States

Profession Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Earned her degree from Loyola Marymount University
  • Studied under celebrity choreographer Debbie Allen, who helped her launch her acting career by inviting television producer Stan Rogow to a rehearsal for "Alex in Wonderland․"
  • Started dancing when she was 2 years old and trained at Katnap in Venice, Westside Ballet Academy and the Kirov Academy of Ballet
  • Quote: "One of my favorite dancers is Donald O'Connor․ He is incredible in 'Singing in the Rain․' You cannot take your eyes off him!"
  • First became known for her role as Ahsha Hayes in "Hit the Floor․"
  • Her favorite styles to dance in are flamenco and ballet
  • As a child, she was the only girl on her YMCA basketball team
  • Enjoys eating potato chips that are dipped in ketchup
  • Joined the National Basketball Association Cheerleading squad supporting the Los Angeles Lakers in 2010
  • Listed some of her favorite artists as Phoenix, Minus the Bear and Cassie

Awards

  • 2021Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2021Gotham Independent Film Award-Outstanding Lead Performance: nominated
  • 2021Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2022Black Reel-Outstanding Actress: nominated
  • 2022Black Reel-Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Female: nominated
  • 2022COFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2022Independent Spirit Award-Best Female Lead: winner
  • 2025National Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated