Eliza Taylor, born on October 24, 1989, is an Australian actress.
She became famous for playing Janae Timmins in the Australian soap opera Neighbours from 2005 to 2008.
She also portrayed Clarke Griffin in the dystopian science fiction series The 100 from 2014 to 2020.
Currently, she is starring as Hannah Carson in the NBC science fiction series Quantum Leap, starting in 2022.
The Early Life Of Eliza Taylor
Taylor, born in Melbourne, has two sisters and one brother.
Her mom writes books and creates graphics, and her stepdad used to make people laugh as a stand-up comedian.
Her real dad used to own cafes in Melbourne.
When she was a kid, she dreamed of becoming a marine biologist.
Career
2003–2013: Career beginnings and Neighbours
Taylor transitioned from Pirate Islands to The Sleepover Club in 2003.
In 2004, she guest-starred on Blue Heelers.
Her big break came in 2005 with the role of Janae Timmins in the soap opera Neighbours.
Despite her on-screen family leaving, the producers wanted her to stay as Janae.
However, in 2007, she decided to leave Neighbours for new opportunities, citing the changed dynamic with new cast members. Taylor’s final episode aired on 8 February 2008.
In late November 2007, Taylor visited the UK, turning on Weymouth’s Christmas lights on 1 December 2007.
She portrayed Snow White in a Christmas pantomime until 6 January 2008.
In 2009, Taylor appeared in an episode of All Saints, filmed The Laundromat, a short drama-comedy, and took part in the horror movie 6 Plots.
She also filmed the pilot of Winners & Losers.
2014–2020: The 100
On March 1, 2013, it was announced that Taylor had landed the lead role as Clarke Griffin in the new post-apocalyptic sci-fi series, The 100, on The CW.
The show premiered on March 19, 2014, at 9:00 p.m.
Taylor shared how she got the role:
“I didn’t audition. I had been in LA for about a month when my credit card got stolen, and all my money was spent at Home Depot.
I was ready to go back to Australia, not knowing how to survive in LA any longer.
Then, my manager called, saying that an audition I did months ago for a film had caught the producers’ eyes for The 100.
They wanted me to go in for a reading the next day.
I read the script that night, loved it, 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.”
In 2014, Taylor played Sarah in the thriller film, The November Man.
For her role in The 100, Taylor received Teen Choice Awards nominations for Choice TV Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy from 2015 to 2018.
In 2017, Taylor starred as Kat Carter in the thriller-drama film, Thumper.
That same year, she played Ellen Langford in the Netflix Christmas romantic comedy-drama, Christmas Inheritance.
2021–present: Recent work
In 2021, Taylor directed two music videos: “Vices” by Sarah and The Sundays, where she also acted, and “Bad Posture” by Abby Anderson.
In 2022, Taylor guest-starred as Doctor Villka in The Orville episode “From Unknown Graves.”
In 2023, Taylor and Morley starred together as Julie and Marcus in the sci-fi thriller I’ll Be Watching, where she also served as an executive producer.
The film was released on digital platforms.
That same year, Taylor was an executive producer and starred as Ruby Allen in the independent romantic comedy It Only Takes A Night, also released on digital platforms.
In October of the same year, Taylor played the role of Hannah Carson in Quantum Leap as a new series regular in season 2.
Eliza Taylor’s Net Worth
Eliza Taylor has amassed a net worth of around $3 million, thanks to her thriving acting career that has encompassed a diverse range of TV series and films.
Personal Life
On June 7, 2019, Taylor revealed on Twitter that she wed Bob Morley, her co-star in The 100.
Originally, they were supposed to direct episodes for the show’s last season.
Unfortunately, Taylor couldn’t direct her episode because she had a miscarriage.
On March 20, 2022, they happily announced the arrival of their first child, a son named Henry.
He became the newest member of “The 100” family, bringing immense joy to the couple.
Conclusion
Eliza Taylor’s path from keeping her marriage under wraps to becoming a mom showcases her strong spirit, love for her work, and steadfast commitment.
As she leaves her mark in showbiz, fans eagerly anticipate her next captivating performance.
Note: All mentioned net worth figures are approximations based on publicly available information.
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