Actress Singer/Songwriter Taylor Blackwell (December 15th 2025)

Actress Singer/Songwriter Taylor Blackwell

Born on September 1, 1998, in West Palm Beach, Florida, Taylor Blackwell (they/she) is a multi-talented actor, musician, writer, and director. They began acting at age five and were mentored by legendary actor Burt Reynolds, notably becoming the youngest student to ever attend his weekly Master acting class at age 10. Career Highlights

• Acting: Blackwell is well-known for roles such as Lauren Evans in the series Magic City, Susie in Dolphin Tale 2, and Amy Bleecker in Designated Survivor. Recent credits include Syfy's Resident Alien, Showtime's American Gigolo, and FX's Mayans M.C..
• Music: They are a member of the "bubblegum punk" band the tenth, co-founded with actress Harley Quinn Smith. Blackwell released their debut solo album, In Memory of Haroldine, on September 1, 2021. They play multiple instruments, including the guitar, ukulele, piano, and accordion.
• Directing & Writing: In 2024–2025, they wrote, directed, and starred in the short film biopic It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story, a tribute to the late comedienne.
• Visual Art: They are a visual artist and the creator of The Infinite Possibilities Oracle Deck.

Personal Details

• Education: They attended a performing arts middle and high school in Florida, specializing in theater.
• Creative Ventures: Blackwell hosted the podcast CelebriTAY and illustrated the children's book Fred Needs a Hat.
• Professional Representation: They are associated with the Stellar Talent Agency.

Blackwell has received a Young Artist Award nomination for their work on Magic City and Army Wives. They split their time between Los Angeles and New York City.