Taylor Dearden
Taylor Dearden Cranston (born February 12, 1993) is an American actress. She played Ophelia in the MTV show Sweet/Vicious.[1] She also played Chloe Lyman in the second season of the Netflix mockumentary American Vandal.
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Dearden at the 2018 ATX Television Festival | |
| Born | Taylor Dearden Cranston February 12, 1993 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
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Early life
Taylor Dearden Cranston was born in Los Angeles, California, on February 12, 1993, the daughter of actor Bryan Cranston and actress Robin Gale Dearden.[2][3] In 2015, she graduated from the University of Southern California with a BA in theater.[4][5]
Career
In 2010, Dearden appeared in an episode of Breaking Bad called "No Más".[3] From 2011 to 2016, she appeared in various short films.
From 2013 to 2014, Dearden portrayed the character McKenzie in two seasons of the web series 101 Ways to Get Rejected.[6] The show was created and written by fellow USC student Susie Yankou and was directed by Mike Effenberger.[7]
In 2016, Dearden was cast in the MTV TV show Sweet/Vicious, where she played the character Ophelia Mayer.[8] Written and created by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson,[9] the show was critically acclaimed for its portrayal of campus sexual assault.[1][10][11][12] Despite being beloved by critics, with Dearden's work positively reviewed,[13] it was canceled after one season.[14][15][16]
In 2017, Dearden appeared in the film The Last Champion, which stars Cole Hauser as former Olympic wrestler John Wright.
In 2018, Dearden appeared in season two of the Netflix mockumentary American Vandal, where she played the character Chloe Lyman, acting alongside co-stars Tyler Alvarez, Griffin Gluck, and Travis Tope.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Saving Private Ryan | Letter dictator for the deceased soldiers | Small Cameo |
| 2012 | Red Handed | Jo | Short film Co-executive producer |
| 2013 | The Fourth Wall | Danielle | Short film |
| 2015 | The Cigarette | — | Short film Director |
| 2016 | Smash Face | Helen | Short film |
| 2017 | Heartthrob | Cleo | |
| 2020 | The Last Champion | Joanna Miller |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Breaking Bad | Sad Faced Girl | Episode: "No Más" |
| 2016–2017 | Sweet/Vicious | Ophelia Mayer | 10 episodes |
| 2018 | American Vandal | Chloe Lyman | 8 episodes |
| 2022 | For All Mankind | Sunny Hall | 3 episodes |
Web
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2014 | 101 Ways to Get Rejected | McKenzie | 18 episodes Script supervisor |
References
- ^ a b Barna, Ben (November 17, 2016). "Chatting With Taylor Dearden, Star Of MTV's New Sexual Assault Revenge Fantasy 'Sweet/Vicious'". NYLON.
- ^ Gliatto, Tom (October 16, 2000). "Ditzy Daddy". People. Vol. 54, no. 16.
- ^ a b Kickham, Dylan (November 25, 2015). "Bryan Cranston moved to tears while discussing pivotal 'Breaking Bad' scene". Entertainment Weekly.
- ^ Engel, Allison (February 12, 2016). "Oscar nominee Bryan Cranston: Charming, thoughtful and very funny". USC News. University of Southern California.
- ^ "Alumni starring in new 2016-17 TV shows". USC School of Dramatic Arts. September 6, 2016.
- ^ Mokashi, Maithili (April 16, 2013). "Student-created web series 101 Ways draws laughs | Daily Trojan". Daily Trojan. University of Southern California.
- ^ Turpin, Valerie (April 25, 2013). "SCA Family Stories: Susie Yankou: Student Talks About Her DIY Web Series". USC School of Cinematic Arts.
- ^ Sepinwall, Alan (November 15, 2016). "Bryan Cranston's Daughter Breaks Good In MTV's 'Sweet/Vicious'". Uproxx.
- ^ Mink, Casey (November 15, 2016). "Tackling Assault With Integrity and Humor in MTV's 'Sweet/Vicious'". Backstage.
- ^ Topel, Fred (November 15, 2016). "11 Reasons Why MTV's Sweet\/Vicious Kicks Ass". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^ Palka, Chloe (November 23, 2016). "Exclusive: Eliza Bennett, Taylor Dearden, & Co. Talk All Things Sweet/Vicious". Fangirlish.
- ^ Arscott, Madyson (January 26, 2017). "Sweet Vicious: The Show Creating A Dialogue Around Sexual Assault". Ditch the Label.
- ^ Ryan, Maureen (November 14, 2016). "Review: MTV's 'Sweet/Vicious'". Variety.
- ^ Fienberg, Daniel (January 31, 2017). "Critic's Notebook: MTV Should Renew Rape Vigilante Series 'Sweet/Vicious,' the Best Show You've Never Heard of". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Blyth, Antonia (June 15, 2017). "I'm Not Just Here to Pick Out Purses: Women Talk About Sexism in TV". ELLE.
- ^ Ryan, Maureen (April 28, 2017). "'Sweet/Vicious' Canceled by MTV but Should Live on Elsewhere (Opinion)". Variety.