Eliza Taylor Explained

Eliza Taylor-Cotter
Birth Name:Eliza Jane Taylor-Cotter[1]
Birth Date:1989 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2003–present
Children:1
Known For:

Eliza Jane Morley[2] (Taylor-Cotter; born 24 October 1989[3]), known professionally as Eliza Taylor, is an Australian actress. She is best known for her roles as Janae Timmins on the Australian soap opera drama Neighbours (2005–2008), as Clarke Griffin on the dystopian science fiction series The 100 (2014–2020), and as Hannah Carson in the NBC science fiction series Quantum Leap (2022–2024).

Early life

Taylor was born in Melbourne and has three siblings: two sisters and one brother. Her mother is an author and a graphic designer, and her stepfather was a stand-up comedian, while her biological father used to own cafés around Melbourne. She wanted to be a marine biologist growing up.[4]

Career

2003–2013: Career beginnings and Neighbours

After a lead role in Pirate Islands, Taylor starred as Rosie Cartwright in The Sleepover Club in 2003. She transitioned to mature audience programs with a guest role on Blue Heelers in 2004.

Taylor got her big breakthrough in the Australian soap opera Neighbours in 2005. She secured the role of Janae Timmins after previously appearing in a guest role in 2003.[5] Taylor had originally auditioned for the role of Lana Crawford, however, actress Bridget Neval was eventually cast.[6] In 2007, Nell Feeney and Sianoa Smit-McPhee, who play Taylor's on-screen mother Janelle Timmins and sister Bree Timmins, were written out by executive producer Ric Pellizzeri, but it was confirmed that they wanted Taylor to remain in the serial as Janae.[7] Later that year, Taylor decided to quit the serial to pursue other projects such as pantomime and a further career in the US.[8] One of her reasons was that all of her on-screen family had been written out and new cast members gave the serial the feel of a different place, adding: "It just didn't feel like the family that I joined when I started three years ago".[9] Taylor finished filming her final studio scenes in 2007 and her final episode was screened on 8 February 2008. In 2007, she was nominated for Best Female at the Inside Soap Awards.

She portrayed Snow White in a Christmas pantomime of Snow White from 19 December 2007 to 6 January 2008 in Weymouth Pavilion, England.[9] [10] In 2009, she was in an episode of All Saints and filmed a short drama-comedy movie called The Laundromat.[11] Taylor also filmed a role in the horror movie 6 Plots.[12] She later filmed the pilot of Winners & Losers.[13]

2014–2020: The 100

On 1 March 2013, it was announced that Taylor had been cast as lead character Clarke Griffin in the new post-apocalyptic science fiction drama series The 100 on The CW.[14] [15] The series premiered on Wednesday, 19 March 2014 at 9:00 p.m.[16] Explaining how she got the part in the series, Taylor said:

"I didn't actually audition. I'd been living in LA for about a month and my credit card was stolen and all my money was taken – spent at Home Depot, which was great – and I was ready to pack my bags and go back to Australia because I didn't know how I was going to survive in LA any longer and then I got a call from my manager to say that an audition I'd done months ago for a film had been looked at by the producers of this TV show called The 100 and they wanted me to go in for a reading the next day. So I read the script that night and loved it and went in for the meeting the next day and got the role. Before I knew it I was on a plane to Vancouver to shoot the pilot and my whole life changed."[17]

In 2014, Taylor starred as Sarah in the thriller film The November Man.[18]

For her role in The 100, Taylor was nominated for Choice TV Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy at the Teen Choice Awards from 2015 to 2018.

In 2017, Taylor starred as Kat Carter in a thriller-drama film Thumper.[19] [20] The same year, she starred as Ellen Langford in the Netflix Christmas romantic comedy-drama film Christmas Inheritance.[21]

2021–present: Recent work

In 2021, Taylor directed two music videos: "Vices" by Sarah and the Sundays,[22] in which she also had an acting role,[23] and "Bad Posture" by Abby Anderson.[24] [25]

In 2022, Taylor appeared in the guest role of Doctor Villka in The Orville episode "From Unknown Graves".[26] [27]

In 2023, Taylor and Morley star together as Julie and Marcus in the sci-fi thriller I'll Be Watching. She is also an executive producer. The film was released on digital platforms.[28] [29] [30] The same year, Taylor is an executive producer and stars as Ruby Allen in the independent romantic comedy It Only Takes a Night.[31] [32] [33] The film was also released on digital platforms.

In October same year, Taylor is playing the role of Hannah Carson in Quantum Leap as a new series regular in season 2.[34] [35] [36]

Personal life

On 7 June 2019, Taylor announced on Twitter that she had married Bob Morley, her co-star on The 100.[37] Taylor and Morley were originally set to direct episodes for the seventh and final season of The 100. However, Taylor was unable to direct her episode due to suffering from a miscarriage.[38] On 20 March 2022, they announced the birth of their first child, a son.[39]

In 2024, on Tommy Didario's podcast 'I’ve Never Said This Before', in an interview along with her husband Bob, Eliza talked about her long dark year struggling with postpartum depression.[40]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
20126 PlotsAmy Challis
2013PatrickNurse Panicale
2014The November ManSarah
2017ThumperKat Carter/Meredith
Christmas InheritanceEllen Langford
2023I'll Be WatchingJulieExecutive producer
It Only Takes a NightRuby Allen Executive producer

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003Pirate IslandsSarah ReddingMain role
NeighboursJacinta Martin2 episodes
The Sleepover ClubRosie CartwrightMain role (series 1)
2004Blue HeelersTatum O'HaraEpisode: "Cast the First Stone"
2005–2008NeighboursJanae TimminsMain role
2006Blue Water HighHeidi LeeEpisode #35; uncredited
2008RushMadisonEpisode: "Get Lucky"
2009Packed to the RaftersKerryEpisode: "Losing the Touch"
All SaintsCarly SpaldingEpisode: "The Two of Us"
2010City HomicideMelissa StandishEpisode: "Last Seen"
Winners & LosersBridget GrossEpisode: Pilot
2012Howzat! Kerry Packer's WarRhonda1 episode
2013Mr & Mrs MurderSarahEpisode: "Little Boxes"
NikitaReporterEpisode: "Wanted"; uncredited
2014–2020The 100Clarke GriffinMain role; 98 episodes
2019Josephine Lightbourne VIIIMain role; 7 episodes
2022The OrvilleDoctor VillkaEpisode: "From Unknown Graves"
2023–2024Quantum LeapHannah CarsonMain role

Director

YearTitleNotesRef.
2021Vices - Sarah & The SundaysMusic video
Bad Posture - Abby AndersonMusic video

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2007Inside Soap AwardsBest ActressNeighbours[41]
2008Inside Soap AwardsSexiest FemaleNeighbours[42]
2015Teen Choice AwardsChoice TV Actress: Sci-Fi/FantasyThe 100[43]
Ship of the Year (shared with Alycia Debnam-Carey)The 100[44]
2016Teen Choice Awards The 100 [45]
Choice TV: Chemistry (shared with Bob Morley)[46]
MTV Fandom Awards Ship of the Year (shared with Alycia Debnam-Carey)The 100 [47]
2017Teen Choice AwardsChoice Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV ActressThe 100[48]
2018[49] <--NOTICE: Please do not add non-notable awards such as E! Online Awards and MTV Fandom Awards,per the discussion on the article's talk page.-->

Notes and References

  1. News: Interview With Eliza Taylor-Cotter . Neighbours - The Perfect Blend . 20 April 2015 . 6 December 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171206115710/http://perfectblend.net/features/interview-taylorcotter.htm . live .
  2. Web site: Mrs. Morley, you are the most adorable being on this planet! 30 years ago, something very special happened, and that was @MisElizaJane Happiest of birthdays! You are my goddess always and forever xx. Bob. Morley. 23 October 2019. 20 December 2019.
  3. Web site: Eliza Taylor. Showcast. 7 February 2017. 12 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170112040440/http://www.showcast.com.au/showcast/View/ViewActorProfile?actorId=20327&d=g-M8olMJa6BRTPVHG4pkcA. live.
  4. Web site: Neighbours: The Perfect Blend Interview: Eliza Taylor-Cotter. perfectblend.net. 10 March 2017. 3 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160403032434/http://perfectblend.net/features/interview-taylorcotter2.htm. live.
  5. News: Street of dreams. Houston. Melinda. 27 April 2006. The Age. 7 February 2017. 11 June 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120611065618/http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=age&kw=Eliza+Taylor-Cotter&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=nrm&clsPage=1&docID=AGE0604274758T64TR0B. live.
  6. Rigden. Clare. 2–8 April 2005. Girl next door. TV Week. ACP Magazines. 8. 14.
  7. Web site: 'Neighbours' star unhappy with axings. Digital Spy. 28 June 2007. 8 February 2022. 22 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150722230142/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a63106/neighbours-star-unhappy-with-axings.html. live.
  8. Web site: Four more 'Neighbours' departures announced. Digital Spy. 17 February 2008. 8 February 2022. 10 June 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110610151551/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a89540/four-more-neighbours-departures-announced.html. live.
  9. Web site: Interview: Eliza Taylor-Cotter. Perfect Blend. 22 July 2015. 16 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150616081854/http://perfectblend.net/features/interview-taylorcotter.htm. live.
  10. Web site: Best panto ever at the Pavilion (From Dorset Echo) . Dorsetecho.co.uk . 11 January 2008 . 30 March 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140104002730/http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/search/1958161.Best_panto_ever_at_the_Pavilion/ . 4 January 2014 . dead.
  11. Web site: Melbourne Film Festival . Made In Melbourne . 30 March 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130409043228/http://mim.org.au/program.html . 9 April 2013 . dead . dmy-all.
  12. Web site: Film: 6 Plots . Uk.castingcallpro.com . 30 March 2013 . dead . https://archive.today/20120917142212/http://www.uk.castingcallpro.com/film_view.php?uid=29129 . 17 September 2012.
  13. http://au.hadnews.com/winners-losers-drama-testing-for-feedback.htm{{dead link|date=March 2013}}
  14. News: Andreeva . Nellie . Australian Actress Eliza Taylor Tapped As The Lead Of CW Pilot 'The Hundred' . . 28 February 2013 . 30 March 2013 . 4 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170904062835/http://deadline.com/2013/02/australian-actress-eliza-taylor-tapped-as-the-lead-of-cw-pilot-the-hundred-443131/ . live .
  15. Web site: 'Neighbours' star Eliza Taylor lands lead in US TV drama 'The Hundred' - US TV News . Digital Spy . 4 March 2013 . 3 January 2014 . 25 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150925010459/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/news/a463021/neighbours-star-eliza-taylor-lands-lead-in-us-tv-drama-the-hundred.html . live .
  16. Bibel. Sara. The CW Sets Midseason Schedule & New Series Premiere Dates; 'The Tomorrow People' Moving to Monday. https://web.archive.org/web/20131215024135/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/12/12/the-cw-sets-midseason-schedule-the-tomorrow-people-moving-to-monday/222212/. dead. 15 December 2013. TV by the Numbers. 12 December 2013. 21 December 2013.
  17. Web site: Eliza Taylor | THE 100. 20 December 2019. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304190251/http://www.starburstmagazine.com/features/interviews/9081-interview-eliza-taylor-the-100-. live.
  18. Web site: Why Sarah From The November Man Looks So Familiar . Looper.com . 31 August 2021 . Andrea Butler . 1 May 2023.
  19. Web site: Scheck . Frank . 'Thumper': Film Review - Tribeca 2017 . The Hollywood Reporter . 25 April 2017 . 18 April 2023.
  20. Web site: Jusino . Teresa . The 100's Eliza Taylor Trades Genre for Contemporary Grit in New Film Thumper . themarysue.com . 17 November 2017 . 18 April 2023.
  21. Web site: Villeneuve . Nicole . 13 December 2017 . Netflix is releasing another original Christmas movie following the success of 'A Christmas Prince' — and it sounds like another cheesy classic . live . https://archive.today/20230424032344/https://www.businessinsider.com/netflix-is-releasing-another-original-christmas-2017-12 . 24 April 2023 . 26 April 2023 . Insider.
  22. Web site: Sarah and the Sundays . Sarah and the Sundays.
  23. Web site: Sims . Paige . Sarah and the Sundays team up with Eliza Taylor on "Vices" . . October 2021 . 21 April 2023.
  24. Web site: ABBY ANDERSON RELEASES POWERFUL NEW VIDEO FOR LATEST TRACK, "BAD POSTURE" . ebmediapr.com . ESSENTIAL BROADCAST MEDIA . 18 April 2023 . 15 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230415013119/https://ebmediapr.com/news/abby-anderson-releases-powerful-new-video-latest-track-%E2%80%9Cbad-posture%E2%80%9D . dead .
  25. Web site: Watts . Cindy . Abby Anderson Reveals Mormon Faith Led To Career Struggles Eating Disorder . yasahentertainment.com. 9 December 2021 .
  26. Web site: Snowden . Scott . 'The Orville' Season 3 Episode 7 'From Unknown Graves' . Space.com . 19 July 2022 . 18 April 2023.
  27. Web site: Hogan . Nick . The Orville Season 3 Episode 7 Review: From Unknown Graves . telltaletv.com . 15 July 2022 . 18 April 2023.
  28. News: 'The 100' Stars Eliza Taylor & Bob Morley Set For Sci-Fi Thriller 'I'll Be Watching' — EFM. Andreas. Wiseman. 4 February 2022. Deadline Hollywood.
  29. Web site: Foertsch. Rachel. Eliza Taylor Faces Off Against Home Invader In I'll Be Watching Trailer. April 2, 2023. Screen Rant. April 18, 2023.
  30. Web site: Eliza Taylor Stars in The Nail Biting Thriller I'll Be Watching Acquired by Uncorkd Entertainment . andersonvision.com . 23 April 2023 . Troy Anderson . 24 April 2023.
  31. Web site: Frater . Patrick . Australian Independent Films 'It Only Takes a Night' and 'The Cost' Head Into Production . Variety.com . 21 April 2021 . 18 April 2023.
  32. Web site: The Screen Guide-It Only Takes a Night . Screen Australia . 18 April 2023.
  33. Web site: Kay . Jeremy . 3 November 2022 . Myriad Pictures adds comedy 'It Only Takes A Night' to AFM roster (exclusive) . live . https://archive.today/20230426072932/https://www.screendaily.com/news/myriad-pictures-adds-comedy-it-only-takes-a-night-to-afm-roster-exclusive/5176140.article . 26 April 2023 . 26 April 2023 . ScreenDaily.
  34. Web site: 'Quantum Leap' Adds Peter Gadiot and Eliza Taylor as Series Regulars for Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE) . Variety.com . 5 September 2023 . 7 September 2023 . https://archive.today/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/quantum-leap-peter-gadiot-eliza-taylor-season-2-1235713693/ . 6 Sep 2023.
  35. Web site: Quantum Leap Adds 2 New Series Regulars: First Look at Season 2 . nbc.com . 5 September 2023 . 7 September 2023 . https://archive.today/20230907184213/https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/quantum-leaps-season-2-adds-new-regulars-drops-first-look-images . 7 September 2023.
  36. Web site: Quantum Leap Season 2 Adds The 100 Alum Eliza Taylor and Yellowjackets' Peter Gadiot — See First Look . TVLine . 5 September 2023 . 7 September 2023 . https://archive.today/https://tvline.com/casting-news/quantum-leap-season-2-eliza-taylor-peter-gadiot-cast-series-regulars-1235038404/ . 5 Sep 2023.
  37. Web site: 'The 100' Stars Eliza Taylor and Bob Morley Announce They're Married!. 7 June 2019. Entertainment Tonight. 2019-06-08. 31 May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200531155456/https://www.etonline.com/the-100-stars-eliza-taylor-and-bob-morley-announce-that-they-secretly-married-126680. live.
  38. Web site: Coley. Samantha. 2020-02-05. Everything We Learned at Unity Days 2020, Including Teasers for 'The 100' Season 7. 2020-10-04. Tell-Tale TV. 29 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929030200/https://telltaletv.com/2020/02/everything-we-learned-at-unity-days-2020-including-teasers-for-the-100-season-7/. live.
  39. Web site: Home and Away alum Bob Morley and Neighbours star Eliza Taylor welcome their first child. Powers. Catie. 21 March 2022. TV Week. 23 March 2022.
  40. Web site: Etienne . Vanessa . 8 July 2024 . 'Bob Morley Reveals 'Brutal' Body Dysmorphia, Past Eating Disorder: 'It’s Unrelenting' (Exclusive) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240719023044/https://people.com/bob-morley-reveals-brutal-body-dysmorphia-exclusive-8674599 . 19 July 2024 . 19 July 2024 . People Magazine.
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