Traylor Howard is a well-known American actress who has appeared on notable television shows such as “Two Guys and a Girl,” “Boston Common,” and “Monk.”
Howard has amassed an avid fanbase and has established herself as a major player in entertainment circles thanks to her intriguing performances.
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Profile
- Full Name: Traylor Elizabeth Howard
- Date of Birth: June 14, 1966
- Age: 57 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of Birth: Orlando, Florida, U.S.
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Actress
- Height: 1.65 m
- Parents: Peggy and Robert M. Howard, Jr.
- Siblings: 2
- Spouse: Jarel Portman (m. in 2011)
- Children: Two children
- Relationship Status: Married
- Net Worth: $3 million
Early Life & Education
Traylor Howard, aged 57 in 2023, was born in Orlando, Florida, on June 14, 1966.
She grew up in a loving family with her parents, Peggy and Robert M. Howard, Jr., and her two brothers, John R. Howard and one younger brother.
Howard attended Lake Highland Prep in Orlando before pursuing her higher education at Florida State University.
She graduated with a degree in communications, advertising, and English. During her teenage years, Howard also worked at SeaWorld in Orlando, gaining early exposure to the entertainment industry.
Personal Life
In 1991, Howard married Cameron B. Hall in Orlando, Florida. The couple lived in Beverly Hills, California.
However, their marriage ended in divorce. In April 2003, Howard married Christian Navarro, a wine merchant, but they also divorced in 2005.
In November 2006, Howard welcomed her first son, Sabu. In 2011, she found love again and married Jarel Portman, son of John C. Portman Jr. Together, they have a son named Julien.
Career
Traylor Howard began her acting career in the mid-1990s. She gained her first major role as Joy Byrnes in the sitcom “Boston Common,” which aired from 1996 to 1997.
Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, Howard’s performance stood out and showcased her comedic timing and talent.
Following her success on “Boston Common,” Howard landed the role of Sharon Carter in the ABC sitcom “Two Guys and a Girl” (later renamed “Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place”). The show ran from 1998 to 2001 and established Howard as a talented actress.
In addition to her television work, Howard has also appeared in films such as “Dirty Work” (1998) and “Me, Myself & Irene” (2000), where she starred alongside Jim Carrey
One of her most notable roles came in 2005 when she joined the USA Network television series “Monk” cast as Natalie Teeger, the assistant to Tony Shalhoub’s character, Adrian Monk.
Howard portrayed the character from 2005 to 2009, earning critical acclaim for her performance and winning a Gracie Allen Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress Comedy Series in 2009.
Net Worth
Traylor Howard has succeeded in her acting career, accumulating a net worth of $8 million through her various roles in television and film.
Social Media
- Instagram: @traylorhoward
- Twitter: @TraylorHoward
Filmography
- Till the End of the Night
- Confessions of a Sexist Pig
- Dirty Work
- Me, Myself & Irene
- Son of the Mask
- Simon Says Save the Climate!
- Monk
- Two Guys and a Girl
- Me, Myself & Irene