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 The Killing (2013). They gained further prominence with roles as Sin on the superhero drama series Arrow (2013–15), Lex on the comedy series House of Lies (2014), as Audrey Jensen on the horror series Scream (2015–16), and the voice of Katie "Pidge" Holt on the Netflix animated series Voltron: Legendary Defender (2016–18). They played the character Bishop in the drama series Deputy, which aired from January to April 2020.
Bex Taylor-Klaus | |
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 Taylor-Klaus at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2020 | |
| Born | Rebecca Edison Taylor-Klaus August 12, 1994[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Spouse | |
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 Shakespeare plays while in the third grade.[citation needed] However, their first professional acting role was that of Bullet, a homeless street-wise lesbian teen, on the third season of the AMC crime drama series The Killing, which aired in 2013.[6][7] Writing about playing Bullet, Taylor-Klaus said: "to be an actor is to want to visit the dark places that humans strive so hard to stay away from.”[8]
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 came out as gay on Twitter, saying: "hello my name is bex and yes the rumors are true I am v gay"[21][4] In July 2018, Taylor-Klaus came out as non-binary in a similar tweet and stated a preference for they/them pronouns.[22][23][24] Later on the same year they eventually came out as a non-binary trans person.[25][26]
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Scream: If I Die | Audrey Jensen | Episode: "I Love All of You... Mostly"[30] |
| 2022 | Dirty Laundry on Dropout | Self | Episode: "Who Hid $20,000 Inside a Bowflex" |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 28, 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. Archived from the original on May 26, 2016. 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.
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- ^ "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.