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Updated: Tuesday, 20 Mar 2012, 10:09 AM CDT
Published : Tuesday, 20 Mar 2012, 10:09 AM CDT
Christine Taylor is a talented actress, who has captured the attention of audiences with her charming and comedic performances in some of the most memorable contemporary comedies of the last decade.
Taylor was raised in Pennsylvania and recently moved with her family from Los Angeles to New York. As a lifelong tennis fan who routinely visits the US Open, the mother of two young children is proud to serve as 10 and Under Tennis spokesperson for the sport she loves. Click on the video link to hear more about the 10 and Under Tennis Initiative.
Taylor is best known for her hysterical performances in several blockbuster comedies, including Paramount Pictures' “Zoolander.” She has also starred in the Twentieth Century Fox hit, “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story.” Some of her other memorable roles were in “The Wedding Singer, “The Brady Brunch Movie, ” “A Very Brady Sequel” and "Tropic Thunder." You'll hear her answer as to whether any "Dodgeball" or "Zoolander" sequels may be in the works.
Her most recent film appearance is in “The First Time,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2012.
In 2010, Taylor starred in the Hallmark movie “Farewell Mr. Kringle,” in addition to appearing in episodes of “Hannah Montana."
Taylor has starred in several independent films, among them: “Kabluey,” “Dedication” and “Denial.” Other notable appearances include “The Craft” and “Overnight Delivery.”
On television, she was the star of the popular FOX series “Party Girl” and has also had guest star appearances on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," “Arrested Development,” “Seinfeld,” “Friends” and “My Name is Earl.”
Christine has been deeply involved with Project A.L.S. for thepast 12 years and serves on its board, as well as on the board of Artists for Haiti. Additionally, she has been working closely with her husband on their Stiller Foundation -- which provides relief and educational opportunities for children in Haiti.