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Taylor Blackwell is an American actor, musician, visual artist, writer, and director. They were born on September 1, 1998, in West Palm Beach, Florida. 

Early Life and Education:

Taylor began acting at the age of five. At age 10, they joined Burt Reynolds' acting class, becoming the youngest student in the class. They considered Reynolds a mentor and close friend. Taylor attended a performing arts middle and high school in West Palm Beach, Florida, where they studied theater. 

Acting Career:

Taylor has appeared in over 45 TV shows and movies. They are known for their role as Lauren Evans on the Starz original series "Magic City" and as Susie in "Dolphin Tale 2".

Taylor has also had recurring roles in TV series such as "Your Friends and Neighbors" (Apple TV+), "Resident Alien" (Netflix/Syfy), and "American Gigolo" (Showtime). Other notable credits include roles in "Designated Survivor" (ABC), "NCIS" (CBS), "Grey's Anatomy" (ABC), and various Lifetime Movie Network films.

They have also done extensive commercial, national print campaign, catalog, and voice-over work. Taylor has been nominated for a Young Artist Award for their work on "Magic City" and "Army Wives". They won "Best Actress" awards at film festivals for their roles in "Love Story" and "Touched by Magic".