Taylor Mowry

Taylor Michelle Mowry (born June 29, 1991) is an American actress known for her portrayal on the HBO original series The Wire as well as a lead role for the new season of the Beverly Hills, 90210 spin off 90210.

Biography

Mowry attended Michael J. Petrides School in Staten Island, New York. She is of African American, Dominican descent.

Mowry started acting at age seven. Her first professional role was in the 2005 Miracle's Boys on The N alongside future Wire co-star Julito McCullum.

After The Wire ended, she completed a workshop of Wool for The Roundabout Theatre Company, where she worked with Phylicia Rashad, and played the role of Brice in a workshop of Stockholm Brooklyn for the Cherry Lane Theatre.

She is currently in the works with the CW Network's for Beverly Hills, 90210 spinoff. 90210.

Mowry also appeared in Lil Flip's music video "Ghetto Mindstate" and the video for Alicia Keys' "Teenage Love Affair" as an extra. She has also appeared in a clip encouraging people to register to vote, called "The Muzzler" alongside Jessica Alba and Hayden Panettiere.

Her film work includes roles in the movies Half Nelson and The Secret Life of Bees, a film adaptation of the book by Sue Monk Kidd. In 2009, Tristan is slated to star in Red Tails, director George Lucas' new film about the Tuskegee Airmen.

Filmography/television