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Renée Taylor

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Renée Taylor STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
New York City Opera Revival, 2004
Queen

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Performer

[Broadway]
1981
Theda Blau

[Broadway]
1968
Wilma

[Broadway]
1966
Performer

[Broadway]
1964
Ellen Manville (Standby)

Renée Taylor Productions

Writing


Renée Taylor Movies

The Mugger
[ 1958 ] Mac's wife
The Errand Boy
[ 1961 ] Miss Giles
The Detective
[ 1968 ] Rachael Schoenstein
Lovers and Other Strangers
[ 1970 ] writer
A New Leaf
[ 1971 ] Sharon Hart
Made for Each Other
[ 1971 ] Pandora
Last of the Red Hot Lovers
[ 1972 ] Jeanette
Lovesick
[ 1983 ] Mrs. Mondragon
It Had to Be You
[ 1989 ] Theda Blau
The End of Innocence
[ 1990 ] Angel
White Palace
[ 1990 ] Edith Baron Renee Taylor
Delirious
[ 1991 ] Arlene Sherwood
All I Want for Christmas
[ 1991 ] Sylvia
Forever
[ 1992 ] Charlotte Shelby
Love Is All There Is
[ 1996 ] Mona Renee Taylor
Dying on the Edge
[ 2001 ] Lottie Minnow
Dr. Dolittle 2
[ 2001 ] Female Tortoise, Reneé Taylor
Returning Mickey Stern
[ 2002 ] Jeannie
Gold Diggers
[ 2003 ] Betty Mundt
Alfie
[ 2004 ] Lu Schnitman Renee Taylor
Boynton Beach Club
[ 2005 ] Woman on Cell Phone
Kalamazoo?
[ 2006 ] Golda
A-List
[ 2006 ] Mrs. Smigley
Ice Age: The Meltdown
[ 2006 ] Mrs. Start
The Rainbow Tribe
[ 2008 ] Ms. Crapple Renee Taylor
Life During Wartime
[ 2009 ] Mona
Opposite Day
[ 2009 ] Martha Benson
Boston Girls
[ 2010 ] Mrs. Palermo
Driving Me Crazy: Proof of Concept
[ 2012 ] Doris Brown
Should've Been Romeo
[ 2012 ] Tillie
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor
[ 2013 ] Ms. Waco Chapman
Zarra's Law
[ 2014 ] Gabriella Zarra
The Do-Over
[ 2016 ] Mrs. Kessler
How to Be a Latin Lover
[ 2017 ] Peggy
Tango Shalom
[ 2021 ] Deborah Yehuda

Renée Taylor TV Shows

Bob's Burgers
Gloria
Dream On
Doris Tupper
Happily Divorced
Marilyn
How I Met Your Mother
Mrs. Matsen, Mrs. Matson
Shake It Up
Mrs. Locassio
The Nanny
Sylvia Fine

Renée Taylor Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Renee Taylor, My Life on a Diet

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Renée Taylor News


Renee Taylor Brings MY LIFE ON A DIET to Delaware


Delaware Theatre Company announces The Nanny star Renée Taylor coming to DTC in My Life On A Diet. This uproarious and touching one-woman show, written by Renée Taylor and Joseph Bologna, and originally directed by Joseph Bologna, runs April 6–17, 2021.

Renee Taylor Will Star in TANGO SHALOM at The Bklyn Film Festival This June


Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Renée Taylor (“The Nanny”) will be seen in the independent film TANGO SHALOM, directed by Gabriel Bologna, which will make its New York City debut as part of the Brklyn Film Festival.

The National Arts Club Presents A Conversation With Actress and Writer Renée Taylor


Join The National Arts Club on Monday, January 25 at 5:00 PM (ET) for an online conversation with actress and writer Renée Taylor about her captivating life as an actress and writer for stage, film, and television.

Renée Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET to Play Three Performances at The Gateway in Bellport


Back by popular demand! Renée Taylor's award-winning autobiographical comedy MY LIFE ON A DIET will play three performances at The Gateway in Bellport on February 28th at 8pm, and Februaru 29th at 3pm and 8pm.

Eisemann Center Presents Renee Taylor In MY LIFE ON A DIET


Eisemann Center Presents Renée Taylor in MY LIFE ON A DIET at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive in Richardson, Texas on Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15 at 7:30 pm with matinees on Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 2:00 pm in the Bank of America Theatre. In MY LIFE ON A DIET, Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning writer and actress Renée Taylor looks back on a life full of memorable roles in Hollywood and on Broadway, and just as many fad diets. A self-described a?oediet junkiea?? who used to think that if she ate like star, she'd just might look and live like one, Renée dishes out both juicy anecdotes about and weight loss tips from Hollywood legends such as Joan Crawford, Marilyn Monroe, and Barbra Streisand. She also shares hilarious and poignant stories about Joseph Bologna, her partner in work and life for 52 years. In telling about her high and lows a?" on and off the scale a?" this comedy legend proves the ability to laugh gets you through it all.

BWW Interview: Renée Taylor on MY LIFE ON A DIET, THE NANNY and Her Long Career as a Funny Lady of the Stage and Screen


Renée Taylor is an Emmy Award winner, Oscar nominee, actress, screenwriter, playwright and comedy legend known for Lovers and Other Strangers, Made for Each Other, and of course, The Nanny, to name only a few of the projects that make up her long and impressive career.

Renee Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET is Coming to Bucks County Playhouse


Renée Taylor's award-winning autobiographical comedy MY LIFE ON A DIET will play Bucks County Playhouse, January 30 a?" February 2 as part of the Playhouse's Visiting Artists Series.

Renée Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET Will Conclude Limited Engagement Today


Renée Taylor's comedy smash MY LIFE ON A DIET will conclude its acclaimed limited run today (Sunday) at George Street Playhouse. Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Renée Taylor a?" known to millions as Fran Fine's food obsessed mother, Sylvia, on a?oeThe Nannya?? a?" opened in MY LIFE ON A DIET November 22nd to unanimous rave reviews. Called a?oefascinating, lighthearted and spicya?? by The New York Times, MY LIFE ON A DIET, an autobiographical comedy written by Ms. Taylor and her late husband Joseph Bologna, had an enormously successful run last season Off-Broadway under the direction of Mr. Bologna.

Renée Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET To End Limited Run Sunday


Renée Taylor's comedy smash MY LIFE ON A DIET will conclude its acclaimed limited run this Sunday, December 15th at George Street Playhouse. Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Renée Taylor a?" known to millions as Fran Fine's food obsessed mother, Sylvia, on a?oeThe Nannya?? a?" opened in MY LIFE ON A DIET November 22nd to unanimous rave reviews. Called a?oefascinating, lighthearted and spicya?? by The New York Times, MY LIFE ON A DIET, an autobiographical comedy written by Ms. Taylor and her late husband Joseph Bologna, had an enormously successful run last season Off-Broadway under the direction of Mr. Bologna.

Renée Taylor Recalls Husband Joseph Bologna Urging Her to Write MY LIFE ON A DIET


Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Renée Taylor a?" known to millions as Fran Fine's food obsessed mother, Sylvia, on a?oeThe Nannya?? a?" opened November 22nd to unanimous rave reviews in her comedy smash MY LIFE ON A DIET at George Street Playhouse. Called a?oefascinating, lighthearted and spicya?? by The New York Times, MY LIFE ON A DIET, an autobiographical comedy written by Ms. Taylor and her late husband Joseph Bologna, had an enormously successful run last season Off-Broadway under the direction of Mr. Bologna. In this brief performance video, Renée recalls how her husband encouraged her to write the play. The clip also features a hilarious anecdote about Jerry Lewis:

BWW Review: Renée Taylor in MY LIFE ON A DIET at GSP is Engaging and Entertaining


NJ theatergoers have until Sunday, December 15 to see the legendary comedienne and movie star, Renée Taylor in her fascinating one-woman show, My Life on a Diet at George Street Playhouse (GSP).

Renée Taylor Hilariously Recalls Auditioning for Tennessee Williams in MY LIFE ON A DIET


Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Renée Taylor - known to millions as Fran Fine's food obsessed mother, Sylvia, on 'The Nanny' - opened November 22nd to unanimous rave reviews in her comedy smash MY LIFE ON A DIET at George Street Playhouse. Called 'fascinating, lighthearted and spicy' by The New York Times, MY LIFE ON A DIET, an autobiographical comedy written by Ms. Taylor and her late husband Joseph Bologna, had an enormously successful run last season Off-Broadway under the direction of Mr. Bologna.

Renée Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET Opens Tonight at George Street Playhouse


Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Renée Taylor - known to millions as Fran Fine's food obsessed mother, Sylvia, on 'The Nanny' - brings her acclaimed comedy smash MY LIFE ON A DIET to George Street Playhouse, with the official Opening Night set for tonight (Friday) at 8 pm. Called 'fascinating, lighthearted and spicy' by The New York Times, MY LIFE ON A DIET, an autobiographical comedy written by Ms. Taylor and her late husband Joseph Bologna, had an enormously successful run last season Off-Broadway under the direction of Mr. Bologna.

BWW Interview: Renée Taylor in MY LIFE ON A DIET at George Street Playhouse


George Street Playhouse continues their 2019/2020 season with 'My Life on a Diet,' a one-woman show co-written Renée Taylor and Joseph Bologna, starring Renée Taylor and directed by Joseph Bologna. Broadwayworld.com thoroughly enjoyed chatting with Renée Taylor about the show at GSP, and more.

Performances Begin Tonight For Renée Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET At George Street Playhouse


Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Renée Taylor a?" known to millions as Fran Fine's food obsessed mother, Sylvia, on a?oeThe Nannya?? a?" is bringing her acclaimed comedy smash MY LIFE ON A DIET to George Street Playhouse beginning tonight (Tuesday) at 8 pm. Opening Night is set for this Friday, November 22nd. Called a?oefascinating, lighthearted and spicya?? by The New York Times, MY LIFE ON A DIET, an autobiographical comedy written by Ms. Taylor and her late husband Joseph Bologna, had an enormously successful run last season Off-Broadway under the direction of Mr. Bologna.

VIDEO: Renée Taylor Recalls Jack Paar in MY LIFE ON A DIET


Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Renée Taylor a?" known to millions as Fran Fine's food obsessed mother, Sylvia, on a?oeThe Nannya?? a?" will bring her comedy smash MY LIFE ON A DIET to George Street Playhouse beginning this Tuesday, November 19th. Called a?oefascinating, lighthearted and spicya?? by The New York Times, MY LIFE ON A DIET, an autobiographical comedy written by Ms. Taylor and her late husband Joseph Bologna, had an enormously successful run last season Off-Broadway under the direction of Mr. Bologna. In this brief performance video, Renée shares a priceless anecdote about legendary (pre-Carson) a?oeTonight Showa?? host Jack Paar:

Photo Flash: First Look At Renée Taylor's MY LIFE ON A DIET At George Street Playhouse


Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Renée Taylor – known to millions as Fran Fine's food obsessed mother, Sylvia, on “The Nanny” – will bring her comedy smash MY LIFE ON A DIET to George Street Playhouse beginning this Tuesday, November 19th. Called “fascinating, lighthearted and spicy” by The New York Times, MY LIFE ON A DIET, an autobiographical comedy written by Ms. Taylor and her late husband Joseph Bologna, had an enormously successful run last season Off-Broadway under the direction of Mr. Bologna.

Emmy Award-Winning Renée Taylor is Bringing MY LIFE ON A DIET to George Street Playhouse


Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Renée Taylor a?" known to millions as Fran Fine's food obsessed mother, Sylvia, on a?oeThe Nannya?? a?" will bring her comedy smash MY LIFE ON A DIET to George Street Playhouse beginning next Tuesday, November 19th. Called a?oefascinating, lighthearted and spicya?? by The New York Times, MY LIFE ON A DIET, an autobiographical comedy written by Ms. Taylor and her late husband Joseph Bologna, had an enormously successful run last season Off-Broadway under the direction of Mr. Bologna.

Renée Taylor Is Bringing MY LIFE ON A DIET To George Street Playhouse


Renée Taylor's award-winning autobiographical comedy MY LIFE ON A DIET will arrive at George Street Playhouse next month, with performances beginning November 19 in the Arthur Laurents Theater at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.

Alec Baldwin, Marlo Thomas & More Will Appear at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute's 50th Anniversary Gala


The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute® (Anna Strasberg, Artistic Director) will host its 50th Anniversary Celebration, “THE NEXT 50 YEARS,” on Monday, November 4, 2019 in the Rosenthal Pavilion overlooking Washington Square Park at New York University (60 Washington Square South). The celebration is a gala benefit for The Lee Strasberg Creative Center®, which has provided scholarships to students for 42 years. The evening will be hosted by Honorary Co-Chairs Alec Baldwin and Marlo Thomas, with Mr. Baldwin making a special award presentation to renowned teacher Geoffrey Horne. The program will also feature appearances by Ellen Burstyn, and Renée Taylor.

Renée Taylor FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Renée Taylor been in?

Renée Taylor has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Renée Taylor been in?

Renée Taylor has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Renée Taylor been nominated for?

Renée Taylor has been nominated for the Outstanding Solo Performance award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in My Life on a Diet.

How many shows has Renée Taylor written?

Renée Taylor has written 3 shows including Lovers and Other Strangers (Playwright), It Had to Be You (Playwright), If you ever leave me...I'm going with you! (Playwright).

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