Christine TaylorChristine Taylor with husband Ben StillerChristine Joan Taylor (born July 30, 1971 in Allentown, Pennsylvania) is an American actress. Nickelodeon's Hey DudeAfter graduating from Allentown's Central Catholic High School, Taylor began her acting career in 1989 on the Nickelodeon Network children's television series Hey Dude, where she played the perky character Melody Hanson, a lifeguard. She continued in that role through 1991, while making various guest appearances on other programs. The Brady Bunch, Party Girl, The Wedding SingerTaylor's physical resemblance to the character of Marcia Brady, coupled with several successful comedic guest appearances on Ellen, led to her being cast in the 1995 film spoof of the television show The Brady Bunch called The Brady Bunch Movie and A Very Brady Sequel the following year. In 1996, Taylor was awarded the lead role in the television series, Party Girl, in which she played the role of a self-destructive rave party organizer, who indulges in drugs and all-night partying. Following Party Girl, Taylor's career advanced rapidly, highlighted by guest television appearances on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, and NBC's Friends and Seinfeld. She also played the best friend role in the successful Drew Barrymore/Adam Sandler film The Wedding Singer. My Name is EarlOn February 9, 2006, Taylor guest starred on NBC's "My Name Is Earl", a show starring Jason Lee and known for its one-camera filming approach. The episode, titled "The Professor", featured Taylor as a sexy and beautiful college professor. Earl becomes infatuated with her after attempting to return her laptop that he previously stole. PersonalIn the 1990s, Taylor dated actor Matthew Lillard. In May 2000, she married actor and writer Ben Stiller. Taylor has since appeared opposite Stiller in a number of films, including Zoolander (2001) and Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004). Like Stiller, Taylor is considered a gifted comedic actress whose success in television and film acting has been varied, but not often heralded. On April 10, 2002, Taylor and Stiller had their first child, a daughter named Marcia Olivia Stiller. They had a second child, a son named Quinlin Dempsey Stiller, on July 10, 2005. Christine Taylor quote"Someday I'd love to do Shakespeare. And to play a bitch." People magazine, March 13, 1995. Filmography
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And to play a bitch." People magazine, March 13, 1995. Earnhardt has also appeared in advertisements for Budweiser, NAPA, Domino's Pizza and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. "Someday I'd love to do Shakespeare. Probably not coincidentally, Wrangler was the initial sponsor of his father's #3 Chevrolet from 1980 until 1987. They had a second child, a son named Quinlin Dempsey Stiller, on July 10, 2005. He was also featured in several commercials for Wrangler jeans, one of which used the aforementioned song as its background music. On April 10, 2002, Taylor and Stiller had their first child, a daughter named Marcia Olivia Stiller. has appeared in print advertisements for Drakkar Noir Cologne, one of the sponsors of his race car, and in the video for Sheryl Crow's song "Steve McQueen", which pays tribute to the late film star famous for his car chase scenes. Like Stiller, Taylor is considered a gifted comedic actress whose success in television and film acting has been varied, but not often heralded. Dale Jr. Taylor has since appeared opposite Stiller in a number of films, including Zoolander (2001) and Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004). He has expressed interest in pursuing an acting career. In May 2000, she married actor and writer Ben Stiller. Dale Jr.'s name has helped his media presence. In the 1990s, Taylor dated actor Matthew Lillard. For the 3rd straight year, Earnhardt took home the NMPA Most Popular Driver Award. Earl becomes infatuated with her after attempting to return her laptop that he previously stole. Earnhardt statistically had his worst season in 2005, with only 1 win and a 19th place points effort. The episode, titled "The Professor", featured Taylor as a sexy and beautiful college professor. Earnhardt was reunited with cousin Tony Eury, Jr after the fall Richmond weekend, and results improved immediately. On February 9, 2006, Taylor guest starred on NBC's "My Name Is Earl", a show starring Jason Lee and known for its one-camera filming approach. Earnhardt was eliminated from any possible competition for the NEXTEL Cup championship after suffering an engine failure at the California Speedway. She also played the best friend role in the successful Drew Barrymore/Adam Sandler film The Wedding Singer. score his lone win of 2005 at Chicagoland in July. Following Party Girl, Taylor's career advanced rapidly, highlighted by guest television appearances on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, and NBC's Friends and Seinfeld. Rondeau served as Earnhardt's crew chief until the Coca Cola 600 weekend when he was replaced with DEI chief engineer Steve Hmiel, who helped Jr. In 1996, Taylor was awarded the lead role in the television series, Party Girl, in which she played the role of a self-destructive rave party organizer, who indulges in drugs and all-night partying. Peter Rondeau, a Chance 2 employee who also helped Earnhardt win the Busch Series race at Bristol in August, became the crew chief for Earnhardt in 2005. Taylor's physical resemblance to the character of Marcia Brady, coupled with several successful comedic guest appearances on Ellen, led to her being cast in the 1995 film spoof of the television show The Brady Bunch called The Brady Bunch Movie and A Very Brady Sequel the following year. became the crew chief for the DEI #15 driven by Michael Waltrip for the 2005 season. She continued in that role through 1991, while making various guest appearances on other programs. would be promoted to the team manager position for the DEI corporation, while Tony Eury, Jr. After graduating from Allentown's Central Catholic High School, Taylor began her acting career in 1989 on the Nickelodeon Network children's television series Hey Dude, where she played the perky character Melody Hanson, a lifeguard. At the close of the 2004 season it was revealed that Tony Eury, Sr. . Earnhardt also won his fair share of races as a driver/owner, winning 6 Busch races in only 8 starts from 2002 to 2004. Christine Joan Taylor (born July 30, 1971 in Allentown, Pennsylvania) is an American actress. He would repeat the feat in 2005 with 6 wins and another championship. Hey Dude (1989) (TV series). Truex went on a charge late in the 2004 Busch Series season, and clinched the series championship at Darlington, with a strong finish, making Earnhardt the winner of both a driver's championship (1998 and 1999) and an owner's championship (2004) in the NASCAR Busch series. Calendar Girl (1993). Earnhardt as an owner was more proficient. Showdown (1993). He also picked up his 2nd consecutive Most Popular Driver Award. Night of the Demons 2 (1994) (V). That incident, combined with two consecutive DNF's in the playoffs, eventually dropped him out of the running, and he finished fifth in the 2004 Nextel Cup chase despite a career-high 6 wins at Daytona, Atlanta, Richmond, Bristol, Talladega and Phoenix. Breaking Free (1995). However, he was penalized 25 points for use of an obscenity during the television broadcast, in violation of a NASCAR rule prohibiting participants from using obscene language. The Brady Bunch Movie (1995). He was able to qualify for the NASCAR ten-race playoff, and his fifth Nextel Cup win of the season (a career high) was also his fifth win at Talladega. Here Come the Munsters (1995) (TV). In the fall, Junior became the first driver to sweep a weekend at Bristol by winning both the Busch race and Cup race in the same weekend. The Craft (1996). and his stepmother Teresa Earnhardt) and his DEI team mate (John Andretti) in the middle of the races. To the Ends of Time (1996) (TV). (driver for Chance 2 Motorsports, co-owned by Dale Earnhardt, Jr. A Very Brady Sequel (1996). The burns prevented him from finishing two races where he was replaced by Martin Truex, Jr. Cat Swallows Parakeet and Speaks! (1996). He suffered second and third degree burns on his neck, chin, and legs. Party Girl (1996) (TV series). The car burst into flames with Earnhardt still inside. Campfire Tales (1997). crashed the Corvette he was testing for an American LeMans Series race at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California. Denial (1998). won the Daytona 500, 6 years to the day after his father won his only title in the "Great American Race." In July, during on off-weekend from NASCAR, Dale Jr. The Wedding Singer (1998). In 2004, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Overnight Delivery (1998). He would also take home the NMPA Most Popular Driver award for the first time in his career. Heat Vision and Jack (1999) (TV). He put that talk to rest as he scored the victory at Phoenix in October, recording a career-best 3rd place effort in the standings. Desperate But Not Serious (1999). He scored a record-breaking 4th consectuive win at Talladega, but people were beginning to say that Earnhardt could only win on the plate tracks, as his last win on a non plate track had come at Dover in 2001. Kiss Toledo Goodbye (1999). become a true title contender. Zoolander (2001). 2003 Saw Earnhardt Jr. Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004). Still, Junior rallied to score two more wins at Talladega, a pair of Bud Pole Awards and an 11th-place finish in the standings. The First Year's A Bitch (2004). finished no better than 30th. Room 6 (2006). In the three races following Fontana, Earnhardt Jr. The Mirror (2006) (completed). He struggled after enduring a concussion at Fontana in April -- an injury he did not admit to until mid-September. In 2002, Junior had a roller-coaster season. This season of emotion produced nine top-fives and 15 top-10 finishes, as well as two Bud Poles. The Talladega victory earned Junior a Winston No Bull 5 $1 million bonus. Eanrhardt rebounded and scored victories at Dover and Talladega, as well as an emotional win in the return to Daytona, finishing eighth in points for the year. Junior raced at Rockingham the following weekend, but crashed on the first lap and finished in 43rd-place. As Junior finished second, his father died on impact with the wall. The major event of the season occurred in the final corner of the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500--Junior's father crashed. came into the season assuming he would face a sophomore slump, but the year proved to be one of the most tumultuous and memorable seasons the young driver has experienced. In 2001 Earnhardt Jr. Lee, Richard and Maurice Petty had previously accomplished the feat. That occasion was only the second time that a father had raced against two sons. Junior did have a part in recreating one Winston Cup milestone in 2000 when he competed with his father and brother Kerry in the Pepsi 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Earnhardt put up a valiant effort, scoring wins at Texas and Richmond, as well as becoming the first rookie to win the All-Star exhibition race, but it was Kenseth who ultimately scored a 42-point victory in the rookie race. Matt Kenseth outran Junior in the Daytona 500, and never let up in his run to the Rookie title. was tapped to compete for the Raybestos Rookie of the Year Award in 2000. Earnhardt Jr. With his father's guidance and his own experience on the short tracks throughout the Carolinas, he was ready to take a bold step forward. won consecutive NASCAR Busch Series Championships in 1998 & 1999. Earnhardt Jr. There, he developed an in-depth knowledge of chassis setup and car preparation, while racing against Kerry and their sister Kelley. Within two seasons, the young Earnhardt had honed his driving abilities to the point of joining the Late Model Stock Car division. His first race car was a 1978 Monte Carlo that he co-owned with older brother Kerry. began his professional driving career at the age of 17, competing in the Street Stock division at Concord (N.C.) Motorsport Park. Earnhardt Jr. He currently drives the #8 Budweiser Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr. (born October 10, 1974 in Kannapolis, North Carolina)or "Little E" as he is sometimes called, is the son of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt. |