Courtney Taylor (actress) explained

Courtney Taylor
Occupation:Actress
Yearsactive:2017–present

Courtney Taylor is an American actress and comedian.

Life and career

Taylor began her career starring in the web-series Single & Anxious from 2017 to 2019, before recurring role in the HBO comedy series, Insecure.[1] In 2022, she made her big screen debut appearing in the horror-thriller film, The Invitation.[2] Later that year, Taylor was cast in a series regular role in the Allblk comedy series, Send Help.[3] From 2022 to 2023 she had a recurring role in the ABC comedy series, Abbott Elementary and in 2023 also had a recurring role in the ABC drama The Company You Keep playing the assistant of series' lead.[4] Later in 2023, Taylor starred in the Netflix comedy series, Neon.[5] [6] In 2024, Taylor starred alongside Phoebe-Rae Taylor, Rosemarie DeWitt, Luke Kirby and Judith Light in the drama film, Out of My Mind.[7] The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.[8] [9]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017–2019Single & AnxiousJasmine12 episodes
2020–2021InsecureSequoia8 episodes
2022HystericalJaylinShort film
2022The InvitationGrace
2022Send HelpNicole CooperSeries regular, 7 episodes
2022–2023Abbott ElementaryErika6 episodes
2023The Company You KeepMason8 episodes
2023Killing ItMonicaEpisode: "Mallory"
2023NeonMiaSeries regular, 8 episodes
2024Out of My MindDr. Katherine Post

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Courtney Taylor on Playing Insecure's 'I Got It Covered' Girl. Radhika. Menon. December 13, 2021. Vulture.
  2. Web site: Courtney Taylor On 'The Invitation' And Portraying An Authentically Black Woman In A Horror Film. August 29, 2022. Essence.
  3. Web site: 'Send Help': Karina Bonnefil, Catfish Jean, Courtney Taylor & Ana Bowen Join AllBlk Dark Comedy. Alexandra Del. Rosario. March 22, 2022.
  4. Web site: 'Abbott Elementary' & 'Neon' Actress Courtney Taylor Signs With Anonymous Content. Rosy. Cordero. November 8, 2023.
  5. Web site: Neon Cast & Character Guide. Sarah. Little. October 24, 2023. ScreenRant.
  6. Web site: Netflix's Reggaeton Series 'Neon' Finds Its Rhythm Amid a Glossy Miami Landscape: TV Review. Aramide. Tinubu. October 19, 2023.
  7. Web site: Rosemarie DeWitt, Luke Kirby & Judith Light Among 5 Cast In 'Out Of My Mind' Disney+ Movie Adaptation. Denise. Petski. July 18, 2022.
  8. Web site: Program Guide | 2024 Sundance Film Festival. festival.sundance.org.
  9. Web site: Jennifer Aniston Praises 'Out of My Mind' as "Special Film" as Sundance Pic Earns Two Standing Ovations. Chris. Gardner. . January 19, 2024.