Karin Taylor
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Karin Taylor is a former international fashion model, chosen by Playboy
as their Playmate of the Month June 1996.
After her appearance in Playboy, Taylor moved to Los Angeles and began an acting career that included a guest-starring appearance on Baywatch
as Taylor Johnson,as well as roles and appearances on: Malcolm and Eddie, Weird Al Show, Keenen Ivory Wayans
Show, Horace Brown
's music video, "Things We Do for Love"http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/Horace+Brown/Things+We+Do+For+Love--2161698 (Brett Ratner
, director) and guest hosting on E!
.
Growing up in Orlando, Taylor was the quintessential "girl next door" who attended a private Catholic school and was "an altar server the first year the Pope declared girls could serve". Karin also worked as a lifeguard at Wet n Wild before entering the "entertainment industry" as a dancer for Walt Disney World in their Electric Light Parade (1989–1990)
Taylor began her modeling career at age 17, when she was discovered by the Ford Modeling agency in Miami. During her ten-year modeling career, she was represented around the world by such agencies as Wilhelmenia NYC, Agence Unique (Greece), ICE Model Management (South Africa) and David and Lee Models Chicago. She first appeared on television as a Spokesmodel Contestant on Ed McMahon
's Star Search
, which began filming in Orlando that year (1992).
In 1994, Snap-on
tools discontinued their popular calendar, making Taylor the last official Snap-on calendar girl (November/December 1994) as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Taylor briefly returned to her modeling roots and walked the runway one last time, for New York fashion designer Betsey Johnson
, in her Spring 2001 collection, which was later made into a documentary.
Playboy
Playboy is an American men's magazine that features photographs of nude women as well as journalism and fiction. It was founded in Chicago in 1953 by Hugh Hefner and his associates, and funded in part by a $1,000 loan from Hefner's mother. The magazine has grown into Playboy Enterprises, Inc., with...
as their Playmate of the Month June 1996.
After her appearance in Playboy, Taylor moved to Los Angeles and began an acting career that included a guest-starring appearance on Baywatch
Baywatch
Baywatch is an American action drama series about the Los Angeles County Lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California, starring David Hasselhoff. The show ran in its original title and format from 1989 to 1999, sans the 1990-1991 season, of which it was not in production...
as Taylor Johnson,as well as roles and appearances on: Malcolm and Eddie, Weird Al Show, Keenen Ivory Wayans
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Keenen Ivory Wayans is an American actor, comedian, director and writer known as the host and creator of the FOX sketch comedy series In Living Color, which also starred Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx, brothers Damon Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans, sister Kim Wayans, David Alan Grier, Tommy...
Show, Horace Brown
Horace Brown (musician)
Horace Brown was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and is the son of a Baptist minister. Despite singing in the church as a child, Brown never believed he would have a singing career and instead dreamed of one day being a professional basketball player...
's music video, "Things We Do for Love"http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/Horace+Brown/Things+We+Do+For+Love--2161698 (Brett Ratner
Brett Ratner
Brett Ratner is an American film director, film producer and music video director. He is best known for directing the Rush Hour film series, The Family Man, Red Dragon, X-Men: The Last Stand, and Tower Heist. He was also a producer on the Fox drama series, Prison Break.- Early life :Ratner was...
, director) and guest hosting on E!
E!
E! Entertainment Television is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by NBCUniversal. It features entertainment-related programming, reality television, feature films and occasionally series and specials unrelated to the entertainment industry.E! has an audience reach of...
.
Growing up in Orlando, Taylor was the quintessential "girl next door" who attended a private Catholic school and was "an altar server the first year the Pope declared girls could serve". Karin also worked as a lifeguard at Wet n Wild before entering the "entertainment industry" as a dancer for Walt Disney World in their Electric Light Parade (1989–1990)
Taylor began her modeling career at age 17, when she was discovered by the Ford Modeling agency in Miami. During her ten-year modeling career, she was represented around the world by such agencies as Wilhelmenia NYC, Agence Unique (Greece), ICE Model Management (South Africa) and David and Lee Models Chicago. She first appeared on television as a Spokesmodel Contestant on Ed McMahon
Ed McMahon
Edward Peter "Ed" McMahon, Jr. was an American comedian, game show host and announcer. He is most famous for his work on television as Johnny Carson's sidekick and announcer on The Tonight Show from 1962 to 1992. He also hosted the original version of the talent show Star Search from 1983 to 1995...
's Star Search
Star Search
Star Search is a television show that was produced from 1983-95, hosted by Ed McMahon, and created by Alfred Masini. A relaunch was produced in 2003-04. The show was originally filmed at the old Earl Carroll Theatre at 6230 Sunset Blvd...
, which began filming in Orlando that year (1992).
In 1994, Snap-on
Snap-on
Snap-on is a leading US designer, manufacturer and marketer of tools and equipment to professional tool users. It was founded in 1920. Snap-on is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and employs approximately 11,500 people worldwide...
tools discontinued their popular calendar, making Taylor the last official Snap-on calendar girl (November/December 1994) as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Taylor briefly returned to her modeling roots and walked the runway one last time, for New York fashion designer Betsey Johnson
Betsey Johnson
Betsey Johnson is an American fashion designer best known for her feminine and whimsical designs. Many of her designs are considered "over the top" and embellished...
, in her Spring 2001 collection, which was later made into a documentary.