Biography
Who is Traylor Howard?
Early Life and Education
Traylor Elizabeth Howard was born on June 14, 1966, in Orlando, Florida, United States. Her parents are Peggy and Robert M. Howard, Jr. She grew up as the middle of three children, with an older brother named John R. Howard and a younger brother.
Traylor attended Lake Highland Preparatory School during her youth. As a teenager, she worked at SeaWorld Orlando. She later pursued higher education at Florida State University, where she earned a degree encompassing communications, advertising, and English. Following her graduation, Traylor moved to Los Angeles, California, to further her career aspirations.
Career Beginnings and Sitcom Success
Before her major acting roles, Traylor Howard appeared in commercials. She was featured in a Juicy Fruit chewing gum commercial while in high school. In 1994, she also appeared in one of the AT&T Corporation's "You Will" television commercials, marking her early presence on screen.
Traylor secured her first significant television role in 1996 on the NBC sitcom Boston Common. She portrayed Joy Byrnes, a doctoral student and love interest, throughout the show's two-season run. From 1998 to 2001, Traylor starred as Sharon Carter in the ABC sitcom Two Guys and a Girl, where she played the titular 'girl' opposite actors Ryan Reynolds and Richard Ruccolo. The show was initially known as Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place for its first two seasons.
Film Roles and Television Highlights
Traylor Howard's film credits include several well-known appearances. In 1998, she starred as the romantic lead in the film Dirty Work, acting alongside Norm Macdonald. She also appeared in the 2000 film Me, Myself & Irene, portraying Jim Carrey's character's wife.
In 2000, Traylor was featured in the Foo Fighters' music video for "Breakout," which tied into the song's appearance in Me, Myself & Irene. She also performed in the play How I Fell in Love at the Williamstown Theater Festival that same year. In 2005, she starred in the film Son of the Mask.
Personal Life and Relationships
Traylor Howard has been married multiple times. In 1991, she married Cameron B. Hall in Orlando, Florida. The couple resided in Beverly Hills, California, during their marriage. Her second marriage was to wine merchant Christian Navarro in April 2003, but they divorced in 2005.
Traylor welcomed her first son, Sabu, in November 2006. In 2011, she married Jarel Portman, who is the son of architect John C. Portman Jr. Traylor and Jarel have a son named Julien. In 2019, she defended former United States Senator Al Franken in a New Yorker piece, following sexual misconduct allegations against him, based on her experience with him on a USO tour in 2005.
Birthday and age
Traylor Howard was born on June 14, 1966, which makes Traylor 60 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Traylor shares the date with 46 other famous people.
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