Lauren-Marie Taylor

Lauren-Marie Taylor (born Lauren Marie Schwartz; November 1, 1961) is an American film and television actress. She is regarded as a "scream queen" for her roles in several horror films. Born and raised in the Bronx, Taylor was scouted by a talent agent while performing in a high school production of Oklahoma! with classmate Ally Sheedy, and began pursuing acting in commercials. Her first major role was as Vickie in the slasher film Friday the 13th Part 2.

Subsequent film credits include in the black comedy Neighbors (1981), followed by the slasher film Girls Nite Out (1982). From 1983 until 1995, Taylor portrayed Stacey Donovan on the soap opera Loving. She returned to screen acting with a role in the horror film In a Violent Nature (2024).

Early life and education Taylor was born Lauren Marie Schwartz on November 1, 1961 She spent her childhood in the South Bronx. She graduated from Loyola School, a Jesuit school in Manhattan. Taylor subsequently portrayed John Belushi's character's daughter in the dark comedy film Neighbors (1981),

Prior to Loving, Taylor starred in Ryan's Hope as Eleanor Skofield from 1980 to 1981. After Loving, she hosted her own daily crafts series, Handmade by Design, for several years on the Lifetime channel. She has also done numerous TV commercials and off-Broadway plays. In 2023, Taylor began hosting the Not the Final Girl podcast. Taylor had her first onscreen acting role in over two decades with the slasher film In a Violent Nature, which was filmed in 2021. It premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival before being given a wide theatrical release by IFC Films on May 31, 2024. The same year, Taylor appeared in a supporting role in the Christmas-themed horror film He Sees You When You're Sleeping, co-starring with Caroline Williams. They have three children, Katherine, Wesley, and Olivia.

Taylor has been a vegetarian since she was a teenager. Neighbors Elaine Keese

2013 Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th Self Documentary film

In a Violent Nature The Woman

He Sees You When You're Sleeping Sue-Ellen Galveston

Television Year Title Role Notes 1980–1981Ryan's Hope Eleanor Skofield 3 episodes 1983–1995 Loving Stacey Donovan Main cast 1985 Cracker Girl Television film 1987 Pound Puppies Various (voice) 5 episodes 1996 Handmade by Design Host 2006 My First Time Self Episode: "Soap Opera Starts" 2009 His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th Self Documentary film