Lauren-Marie Taylor (born Lauren Marie Schwartz;[1] November 1, 1961)[2][3][4] is an American film and television actress.
[5] Born and raised in the Bronx, Taylor was scouted by a talent agent while performing in a high school production of Oklahoma!
[8] Taylor was born Lauren Marie Schwartz on November 1, 1961[2] in the Bronx borough of New York City.
She starred in the soap opera Loving as Stacey Donovan Forbes Alden from 1983[2] to 1995, the only original cast member to stay with the show for its entire run.
She was also active in local community theater, appearing onstage and later directing productions in the New York City metropolitan region.
[21] Taylor has a supporting role in the upcoming Christmas-themed horror film He Sees You When You're Sleeping, co-starring with Caroline Williams.