Renée Taylor Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Movies, Awards, Books

Renée Taylor, born Renée Adorée Wexler, is an American actress, screenwriter, playwright, producer, and director.

She gained widespread recognition for her role as Sylvia Fine on the sitcom The Nanny, which aired from 1993 to 1999.

Taylor‘s portrayal of the overbearing yet endearing mother of Fran Fine showcased her comedic talents and contributed to the show’s success.

Profile

• Full Name: Renée Adorée Wexler
• Date of Birth: March 19, 1933
• Age: 92 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
• State of Origin: New York
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress, Screenwriter, Playwright, Producer, Director
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 meters)
• Parents: Charles Wexler (father), Frieda Wexler (mother)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Joseph Bologna (m. 1965–2017)
• Children: Gabriel Bologna, Zizi Bologna
• Relationship Status: Widowed
• Religion: Jewish
• Ethnicity: White (of Russian Jewish descent)
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Renée Taylor was born on March 19, 1933, in The Bronx, New York City, to Charles and Frieda Wexler. Her mother, Frieda, was an aspiring actress who named her daughter after the silent film star Renée Adorée. Taylor pursued her passion for acting by studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City.

Personal Life

Renée Taylor married fellow actor and writer Joseph Bologna on August 7, 1965. The couple had two children: Gabriel Bologna and Zizi Bologna. Taylor and Bologna collaborated professionally on several projects throughout their marriage. Their partnership lasted until Bologna‘s death in August 2017.

Career

Renée Taylor began her career as a comedian in the early 1960s, performing at the New York City nightclub Bon Soir, where a then-unknown Barbra Streisand opened for her. In 1967, she appeared as Eva Braun in Mel Brooks’s film The Producers.

Taylor and her husband co-wrote the Broadway play Lovers and Other Strangers, which was later adapted into a film, earning them an Academy Award nomination. They also co-wrote and starred in the 1971 film “Made for Each Other.“

From 1993 to 1999, Taylor portrayed Sylvia Fine on The Nanny, a sitcom that brought her significant recognition. She also appeared in various other television shows, including Dream On, Daddy Dearest, How I Met Your Mother, Shake It Up, and Victorious.

Her film credits include Delirious, Opposite Day, Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, The Do-Over, and How to Be a Latin Lover. Taylor has also lent her voice to animated projects like Ice Age: The Meltdown and Bob’s Burgers.

Awards

• 1973: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing Achievement in Comedy, Variety or Music – Winner (Acts of Love and Other Comedies)
• 1974: Primetime Emmy Award for Best Writing in Comedy-Variety, Variety or Music – Nominee (Paradise)
• 1996: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Nominee (The Nanny)
• 1971: Academy Award for Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium – Nominee (Lovers and Other Strangers)
• 1971: Writers Guild of America Award for Best Comedy Adapted from Another Medium – Nominee (Lovers and Other Strangers)
• 2021: Best World Peace and Tolerance Award – Winner (Tango Shalom)
• 2021: Festival Award for Best Feature Film – Winner (Tango Shalom)
• 2021: Jaipur Critics Best Film – Winner (Tango Shalom)
• 2021: Best Comedy Feature Film – Winner (Tango Shalom)
• 2021: Special Jury Mention – Winner (Tango Shalom)
• 2021: Best Independent Film – Winner (Tango Shalom)

Net Worth

Renée Taylor’s net Worth is estimated to be $3 million. She accumulated her wealth through her extensive career in acting, writing, and producing, with notable contributions to television, film, and theater.

Social Media

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Filmography

• The Producers (1967)
• Made for Each Other (1971)
• Delirious (1991)
• Opposite Day (2009)
• Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013)
• The Do-Over (2016)
• How to Be a Latin Lover (2017)
• Tango Shalom (2021)

Books

• My Life on a Diet (2018)