Vicki Lee Taylor
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Vicki Lee Taylor is a British
theatre and television actress.
, Lincolnshire
, and at the age of twelve appeared in the leading role of Emma in Listen to the Wind (The King's Head Theatre
, London
) and recorded the cast album at the Abbey Road Studios
. This secured her a national tour of Enid Blyton
’s The Famous Five
, playing tomboy George.
Her first notable television appearance was the role of Dino in the series The Queen's Nose
(BBC
). Whilst studying for her GCSE exams she also appeared in the lead role of Little Meg in both popular series of Big Meg, Little Meg (Granada
) and as the guest lead Deborah for several episodes of Heartbeat (YTV).
She also appeared as the co-presenter on Sooty
(ITV) from 2001–2004, recording three series.
In addition to acting, Taylor has won awards for singing and dancing (including a guest appearance on the BBC Series Star for a Night
). She has appeared in numerous pantomimes, including Snow White
(Cardiff) and Dick Whittington (Leamington Spa) and most recently as Cinderella
(High Wycombe).
She is currently in the tour of 'The Witches of Eastwick' also starring Marti Pellow.
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
theatre and television actress.
Life & Career
Taylor was born in GrimsbyGrimsby
Grimsby is a seaport on the Humber Estuary in Lincolnshire, England. It has been the administrative centre of the unitary authority area of North East Lincolnshire since 1996...
, Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is a county in the east of England. It borders Norfolk to the south east, Cambridgeshire to the south, Rutland to the south west, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire to the west, South Yorkshire to the north west, and the East Riding of Yorkshire to the north. It also borders...
, and at the age of twelve appeared in the leading role of Emma in Listen to the Wind (The King's Head Theatre
The King's Head Theatre
The King's Head Theatre, founded in 1970 by Dan Crawford, is an Off-West End venue in London. It was the first pub theatre in the UK. Adam Spreadbury-Maher became Artistic Director in March 2010 .-Background:...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
) and recorded the cast album at the Abbey Road Studios
Abbey Road Studios
Abbey Road Studios is a recording studio located at 3 Abbey Road, St John's Wood, City of Westminster, London, England. It was established in November 1931 by the Gramophone Company, a predecessor of British music company EMI, its present owner...
. This secured her a national tour of Enid Blyton
Enid Blyton
Enid Blyton was an English children's writer also known as Mary Pollock.Noted for numerous series of books based on recurring characters and designed for different age groups,her books have enjoyed huge success in many parts of the world, and have sold over 600 million copies.One of Blyton's most...
’s The Famous Five
The Famous Five (series)
The Famous Five is the name of a series of children's novels written by British author Enid Blyton. The first book, Five on a Treasure Island, was published in 1942....
, playing tomboy George.
Her first notable television appearance was the role of Dino in the series The Queen's Nose
The Queen's Nose
The Queen's Nose is a book, written by Dick King-Smith, that was adapted into a successful BBC television series.-The book:The book by Dick King Smith features the story of Harmony Parker, a 10 year old girl who wants an animal of her own but is not allowed by her parents who think they are dirty...
(BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
). Whilst studying for her GCSE exams she also appeared in the lead role of Little Meg in both popular series of Big Meg, Little Meg (Granada
Granada Productions
Granada Productions was a British commercial television production and distribution company. The company took its name from the successful ITV franchise, Granada Television....
) and as the guest lead Deborah for several episodes of Heartbeat (YTV).
She also appeared as the co-presenter on Sooty
Sooty (TV series)
Sooty is a British children's television series that aired on ITV from 5 November 2001 - 6 January 2004 for three series. It replaces Sooty Heights, although the setting is much the same...
(ITV) from 2001–2004, recording three series.
In addition to acting, Taylor has won awards for singing and dancing (including a guest appearance on the BBC Series Star for a Night
Star for a Night
Star for a Night is a British television singing competition that ran for five annual episodes from 1999 to 2002. It was presented by Jane McDonald and the judges were Nigel Martin Smith and Barbara Windsor.-Famous alumni:...
). She has appeared in numerous pantomimes, including Snow White
Snow White
"Snow White" is a fairy tale known from many countries in Europe, the best known version being the German one collected by the Brothers Grimm...
(Cardiff) and Dick Whittington (Leamington Spa) and most recently as Cinderella
Cinderella
"Cinderella; or, The Little Glass Slipper" is a folk tale embodying a myth-element of unjust oppression/triumphant reward. Thousands of variants are known throughout the world. The title character is a young woman living in unfortunate circumstances that are suddenly changed to remarkable fortune...
(High Wycombe).
She is currently in the tour of 'The Witches of Eastwick' also starring Marti Pellow.