Bex Taylor-Klaus
Bex Taylor-Klaus | |
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Born | Rebecca Edison Taylor-Klaus August 12, 1994[1] |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2012–present |
Spouse |
Rebecca Edison "Bex" Taylor-Klaus (born August 12, 1994) is an American actor. They rose to fame for their starring role as Bullet on the crime drama series
Early life
Taylor-Klaus was born in Atlanta, Georgia[1] to a Jewish family.[2] Taylor-Klaus began acting by performing Shakespeare in an after-school program while in the third grade, and it became a consistent part of their extracurricular and summer activities.[3] They also performed in a high school improvisation troupe and played several roles before completing high school.[4] Working with friends, they also started a junior high school acting troupe to train young actors. In addition to drama, Taylor-Klaus was an accomplished athlete, starting at catcher on the high school varsity softball team as a freshman and also playing third base.[5] They have two siblings; Syd Taylor-Klaus and Josh Taylor-Klaus.[citation needed] In mid-2012, Taylor-Klaus moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, attending Bridges Academy.
Career
2012–2014: Early career and breakthrough
Taylor-Klaus began acting in
From 2013 to 2015, Taylor-Klaus played the recurring role of Sin in The CW superhero drama series Arrow.[9]
2015–present: Further success
Taylor-Klaus gained further success with their starring role of Audrey Jensen, a bi-curious teenager helping friends investigate a serial killer, in the first two seasons of the MTV horror drama series Scream. They appeared on the series from 2015 to 2016.[10]
After gaining prominence from roles in The Killing and Arrow, they went on to play several guest roles in numerous television series, including Glee and iZombie.[11][12] In 2016, they began voicing the starring role of Katie "Pidge" Holt in the Netflix animated series Voltron: Legendary Defender.[13][14]
Taylor-Klaus had a starring role as Taylor in the slasher horror film Hell Fest (2018).[15] They also starred as Hannah Perez in the 2018 musical comedy film Dumplin', which is a film adaptation of Julie Murphy’s New York Times bestselling young adult novel. The film, which co-stars Jennifer Aniston, was directed by Anne Fletcher.[16][17] Taylor-Klaus also played Violette Paich in Mario Sorrenti’s horror film Discarnate (2018).[18][19]
Personal life
Taylor-Klaus was diagnosed with ADHD in elementary school and played multiple sports, including baseball, which they said helped to control it.[20]
Taylor-Klaus has a dog named Bullet, after their first major role in The Killing.
In November 2016, Taylor-Klaus
In August 2019, Taylor-Klaus got engaged to their girlfriend, actress Alicia Sixtos,[27] and married in October 2020.[28]
In April 2022, Taylor-Klaus discussed on an interview their experience of having a top surgery.[29]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Mental Intervention | Debbie | Short film |
2013 | Last Seen | Becca | |
2014 | The Night Is Ours | Morgan | |
2015 | Riley | Riley | |
The Last Witch Hunter | Bronwyn | ||
2018 | Hell Fest | Taylor Ann Smythe | |
Discarnate | Violette Paich | ||
Dumplin' | Hannah Perez | ||
2019 | Blackbird | Chris |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Hit Me Up! | Themself | 1 episode |
2013 | The Killing | Bullet | Main role (9 episodes) |
2013–2019 | Arrow | Cindy / Sin | Recurring role (9 episodes) |
2014 | House of Lies | Lex | Recurring role (6 episode) |
Longmire | Vivian | Episode: "Of Children and Travelers" | |
Robot Chicken | Hermione Granger / Abby the Cow (voice) | Episode: "The Hobbit: There and Bennigan's" | |
2015 | The Social Experiment | Leyna | Recurring role (5 episodes) |
The Librarians | Amy Meyer | Episode: "And the Rule of Three" | |
Glee | Goth Girl | Episode: "2009" | |
iZombie | Teresa Giovanni | 2 episodes | |
2015–2016 | Scream | Audrey Jensen | Main role (24 episodes) |
2016–2018 | Voltron: Legendary Defender | Katie "Pidge" Holt (voice) | Main role (73 episodes) |
2018 | Here and Now | Dex Reynolds | 2 episodes |
2019 | 13 Reasons Why | Casey Ford | Recurring role; season 2 |
2020 | Deputy | Brianna Bishop | Main role |
2021 | Adventure Time: Distant Lands | Blaine | Episode: "Wizard City" |
Web
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Scream: If I Die | Audrey Jensen | Episode: "I Love All of You... Mostly"[30] |
2022 | Dirty Laundry on Dropout
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Self | Episode: "Who Hid $20,000 Inside a Bowflex" |
Video games
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2017 | DreamWorks Voltron VR Chronicles | Pidge (voice) | |
2020 | Star Wars: Squadrons | Keo Venzee (voice) | [31] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Awards | Category | Nominated for | Result | Ref. |
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2014 | Joey Award | Young Ensemble Cast in a Dramatic TV Series | The Killing | Won | |
International Actress Television Lead or Supporting Role that was filmed in Canada | Won | ||||
2016 | TV Guide Awards
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Favorite Ensemble (shared with cast) | Scream | Nominated | |
2017 | 6th Annual BTVA Awards | BTVA People's Choice Award for Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series (shared with cast) | Voltron: Legendary Defender | Won | |
BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series (shared with cast) | Nominated | ||||
2018 | 7th Annual BTVA Awards | BTVA People's Choice Award for Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series (shared with cast) | Voltron: Legendary Defender | Won | [35] |
BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series (shared with cast) | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b c "BEX TAYLOR-KLAUS". ISSUE Magazine. Archived from the original on February 3, 2020. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
BIRTH DATE: Aug 12 BIRTH PLACE: Atlanta
- ^ "Bex Taylor-Klaus makes 'Killing' on AMC show - Gay Lesbian Bi Trans News Archive - Windy City Times". Windy City Times. June 19, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
- ^ "Bex Taylor-Klaus - :: Naluda Interviews". :: Naluda Interviews. June 28, 2016. Archived from the original on July 12, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
- ^ a b ""Arrow" Actress Bex Taylor-Klaus Comes Out During Livestream With Fans". Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ "Voltron Legendary Defender". Voltron Legendary Defender. Archived from the original on September 25, 2019. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
- ^ "'The Killing's' Bex Taylor-Klaus talks about their new lesbian character Bullett". GLAAD. May 30, 2013. Archived from the original on January 22, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
- ^ "Bex Taylor-Klaus Is Gay: "Scream" Actress Comes Out 'Cause Life Just Got More Terrifying Than TV". November 17, 2016. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ "Bex Taylor-Klaus - Anime Expo". Archived from the original on June 14, 2018. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ "'Arrow' Recruits 'The Killing' Star for Season 2". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 15, 2014). "MTV's 'Scream' Series Recasts A Lead With Bex Taylor-Klaus". Deadline. Archived from the original on August 2, 2015. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
- ^ "11 'Glee' Alums Who Have Appeared in the Arrowverse". Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ Gelman, Vlada (May 29, 2015). "iZombie Sneak Peek: Arrow Vet Gets Caught in a '90s Slasher Situation". Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ "'Voltron': Everything we learned about season 3 at SDCC". July 20, 2017. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ "How 'Voltron Legendary Defender' Is a Small Victory for Transgender Visibility". Collider. June 14, 2016. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ "Here's "Scream's" Bex Taylor-Klaus In 'Hell Fest' - Bloody Disgusting". bloody-disgusting.com. June 4, 2018. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (August 21, 2017). "Dove Cameron, Luke Benward, Bex Taylor-Klaus & More Added To Comedy Film 'Dumplin'". Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ "Dumplin' - Julie Murphy - Hardcover". Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ "'Discarnate' Art Hunts Flesh at EFM - Bloody Disgusting". bloody-disgusting.com. February 9, 2018. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ "Thomas Kretschmann thriller 'Discarnate' heads to EFM with Octane (exclusive)". Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ "Strike Three for ADHD: How Baseball Helped 'The Killing' Actress Bex Taylor-Klaus". EverydayHealth.com. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
- ^ "Scream Star Bex Taylor-Klaus Comes Out as Gay: Yes, the Rumors Are True | E! News". Eonline.com. November 18, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ Bex Taylor-Klaus [@IBexWeBex] (July 29, 2018). "I came out as trans non-binary in a room full of people today. Guess it's time for me to do that on here, too ... Hi. I'm Bex, and the rumors are true. I'm v enby" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Bex Taylor Klaus [@IBexWeBex] (March 15, 2019). "Thank you for asking, friend!!! I use they/them primarily and preferably but will accept any and all pronouns as long as they are used with respect ^_^" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Bently, Jean (February 14, 2020). "Bex Taylor-Klaus Hopes Their Nonbinary 'Deputy' Character Will Save Lives". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
- ^ I am transgender. My sense of personal identity and gender does not correspond with my birth sex.
- ^ Bex Taylor-Klaus is on a mission to provide better trans and non-binary representation in the mainstream
- ^ Taylor-Klaus, Bex (August 11, 2019). "Bex Taylor-Klaus on Instagram: "It's been a week and I'm still reeling. I've known I wanted to marry this woman since like 4 months in. I still can't believe how lucky I…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
- ^ "The Killing's Bex Taylor-Klaus, The Fosters' Alicia Sixtos Got Married". www.advocate.com. October 14, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- ^ FTM Top Surgery | An Open Discussion with Non-Binary Trans Actor Bex Taylor-Klaus - YouTube
- ^ Debler, Lance (May 25, 2016). "Famous Last Words: Watch Each Scream Teen Say Goodbye...Just In Case They Die". MTV. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ "Bex Taylor-Klaus on Instagram: "meet Keo Venzee — your new favorite squad mate in #StarWarsSquadrons! please don't forget to use they/them pronouns when referring to Keo,…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- ^ "2014 Nominees & Winners". The Joey Awards. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
- ^ [citation needed]
- ^ "2016 BTVA Voice Acting Awards". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- ^ "2017 BTVA Voice Acting Awards". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
External links
- Bex Taylor-Klaus at IMDb