Graduated from Lamar High School in Arlington, TX Class of 2002.
Who is Taylor Cole?
Born Taylor Quinn Cole on the 29th April 1984, in Arlington, Texas USA, she is an award-winning actress, probably best known to the world as Erika Spalding in the TV series “Summerland” (2004-2005), and also as Rachel Corelli in the comedy film “Dumbells” in 2014, among other differing roles. She is also recognized for her modeling work, especially for advertisements and commercials for Old Spice, Crest toothpaste, and Dooney & Bourke handbags.
Early Life, Family, and Education
Taylor is the daughter of Deborah Quinn and was raised by her mother and step-father Shawn-Christian; there is no information about her biological father. Growing up, Taylor started playing volleyball, and once in Mirabeau B. Lamar High School, she became a part of the Junior Olympics volleyball squad. In addition, Taylor also started modeling.
Career Beginning
During her high school years, Taylor signed a contract with the Los Angeles agency Nous Models Management, and started doing commercials for various brands, which helped her get the first feel of being in show business. However, she would gradually lean towards acting, and the first time a chance appeared for Taylor to start as an actress, she used it.
She returned home for a brief time, and her step-father, Shawn Christian, helped her secure the part of Erika Spalding in the TV series “Summerland”, and together they co-starred in the series until 2005, when it was canceled. This show certainly helped kick-start her acting career, and in the next few years she honed her skills with parts in films and TV series such as “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” in 2006, then a minor role in the action crime-drama film “Loaded” in 2008, and in 2010 her first starring role was as Shade in the horror film “The Violent Kind”, next to Cory Knauf and Bret Roberts.
Rise to Prominence
With the role of Shade, Taylor’s acting career saw her become more popular as an actress, which resulted in higher profile roles, portraying Vicky Roberts in the crime-drama mystery series “The Event” (2010-2011), while in 2012 she was Jennifer Starke in the highly-acclaimed action crime-drama series “The Glades”. However, it was in 2014, that her name became popular all over the world, when she was chosen for the lead role in the comedy film “Dumbbells”, next to Brian Drolet and Hoyt Richards. She then signed a contract with the Hallmark channel, and starred in several romantic drama films for the channel, including “Appetite for Love” and “My Summer Prince” both in 2016, then “Christmas Festival of Ice” in 2017, and “One Winter Weekend”, released in 2018. Most recently, Taylor was cast as Fiona Lane in the TV sci-fi drama-thriller series “Salvation”; her character was planned only as a guest appearance, but thanks to the praise she received from critics, her character has been written into the script and she became a permanent cast member for the second season.
Since launching her acting career, Taylor has appeared in more than 50 film and TV roles, which have contributed significantly to her wealth, especially as some of the projects on which she worked became successful both critically and commercially. So have you ever wondered how rich Taylor Cole is, as of mid- 2018? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Cole’s net worth is as high as $1.3 million. Pretty decent, don’t you think?
Do You Know About Taylor’s Personal Life?
When it comes to her personal life, Taylor is rather open about her most intimate details. She has been married to a real estate agent Kevin Simshauser since 2015; the couple dated for several years before deciding to tie the knot. So far, the couple doesn’t have children.
Internet Popularity
Since launching her career, Taylor has become rather popular on social media platforms, especially Instagram and Twitter, and is no stranger to Facebook as well. Her official Instagram page has more than 35,000 followers, with whom she has shared pictures of her daily life, but has also promoted her work, including the announcement of her role in the TV series “Salvation”. On Twitter, Taylor is followed by more than 24,000 people, and which she has used primarily to promote her work. Taylor is also active on Facebook, with a fan base of just over 13,000 people. So, if you aren’t already a fan of this prominent actress and model, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you, just skip over to her official pages.
General Info
Full Name
Taylor Cole
Height
1.72 m, 1.72 m
Profession
Actor, Model, Actor, Model
Education
Lamar High School, Lamar High School
Nationality
American, American
Family
Children
Skai Jackson
Parents
Deborah Quinn, Deborah Quinn
Siblings
Kameron Christian
Accomplishments
Movies
The Ganzfeld Experiment, 12 Rounds, The Violent Kind, April Fool’s Day, All You’ve Got, Dumbbells, The Green Hornet, Weaponized, Surrogates, An American in China, Melvin Smarty, Finish Line, Loaded, That Guy, Poor George, The Ganzfeld Experiment, 12 Rounds, The Violent Kind, April Fool’s Day, All Yo…
TV Shows
CSI: Miami, The Event, Secret Girlfriend, Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, Summerland, Ballers, CSI: Miami, The Event, Secret Girlfriend, Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, Summerland, Ballers
Social profile links
Quotes
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Quote
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Girls from Texas are not all about big hair and makeup, and I never rode my horse to school. I swear!
Facts
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Fact
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Attending the University of Arizona [January 2007]
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Interested in martial arts.
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Her body double in Summerland (2004) was teaching her to surf.
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Shot a photo campaign for Dooney & Bourke handbags.
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Has a half-brother named Kameron.
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Part of the Junior Olympics volleyball squad.
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Graduated from Lamar High School in Arlington, TX Class of 2002.
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Was on the Junior Olympics volleyball team for her high school.
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Got her start as a model, traveling to places around the world like Italy and Australia while she was still in high school.
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Daughter of Deborah Quinn and step-daughter of Shawn Christian.
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Acts with her stepfather, Shawn Christian in the WB series Summerland (2004).
Pictures
Movies
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
Cold Case
2009
TV Series
Nikki Atkins
Do Not Disturb
2008
TV Series
Tasha
Finish Line
2008
TV Movie
Jessie Chase
An American in China
2008
Jennifer
April Fool’s Day
2008
Video
Desiree Cartier
Loaded
2008
Alex
Movin G
2007
Family Guy
2006
TV Series
All You’ve Got
2006
Kaitlan
That Guy
2006
Short
Beautiful Girl
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2006
TV Series
Bianca Desmond
Numb3rs
2006
TV Series
Brandi
Summerland
2004-2005
TV Series
Erika Spalding
The Originals
2016-2017
TV Series
Sofya
Christmas in Homestead
2016
TV Movie
Jessica McEllis
My Summer Prince
2016
TV Movie
Mandy Cooper
Below the Surface
2016
Monica
WEAPONiZED
2016/I
Angela Walker
Second Chance
2016
TV Series
Jilly
Appetite for Love
2016
TV Movie
Mina Jones
Impastor
2015
TV Series
Yvette
Ballers
2015
TV Series
Stephanie Michaels
Bad Blood
2015/II
Lauren Malone
The Ganzfeld Haunting
2014
Becket
Dumbbells
2014
Rachel Corelli
Addicts Anonymous
2013
TV Series
Julie
Sins of the Preacher
2013
TV Movie
Brianna Daniels
Supernatural
2006-2013
TV Series
Sarah Blake
Castle
2013
TV Series
Regina Cane
The Glades
2012
TV Series
Jennifer Starke
Hawaii Five-0
2012
TV Series
Hillary Chaver
CSI: Miami
2006-2012
TV Series
Samantha Owens / Taylor
Melvin Smarty
2012
June
Two and a Half Men
2011
TV Series
Melanie Laughlin
The Event
2010-2011
TV Series
Vicky Roberts
The Green Hornet
2011
Limo Girl
Entourage
2010
TV Series
NCIS
2010
TV Series
Charlotte Cook
The Violent Kind
2010
Shade
Secret Girlfriend
2009
TV Series
Martina the Hot Neighbor
Surrogates
2009
Female Lawyer
Melrose Place
2009
TV Series
Trudy Chandler
12 Rounds
2009
Erica Kessen
Heroes
2008-2009
TV Series
Rachel Mills
Heroes: The Recruit
2008-2009
TV Mini-Series
Rachel Mills
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Home & Family
2016
TV Series
Herself
The 6th Annual Family Television Awards
2004
TV Special
Herself
The Teen Choice Awards 2004
2004
TV Special
Herself
Awards
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2016
Award of Excellence
Depth of Field International Film Festival Competition
