Taylor Dearden
Actress
Birth Date: February 12, 1993
Age: 33 years old
Parents: Bryan Cranston, Robin Dearden
Taylor Dearden is an American actress and director. She is the daughter of actors Bryan Cranston and Robin Dearden.
In 2025, Dearden took on the role of Dr. Melissa "Mel" King in the medical drama series "The Pitt" on Max. Her character, an eager and somewhat quirky intern, quickly became a fan favorite. Dearden's portrayal of Dr. King is influenced by her personal experiences with neurodivergence, particularly her own severe ADHD, which she believes adds depth to her character's behavior and coping mechanisms.
Dearden pursued theater studies at the University of Southern California, graduating in 2015. Her acting career includes roles in various television series and films. She appeared in an episode of "Breaking Bad" in 2010, portraying a character credited as "Sad Faced Girl." She gained further recognition for her role as Ophelia Mayer in the MTV series "Sweet/Vicious" (2016–2017), which addressed campus sexual assault. Additionally, she played Chloe Lyman in the second season of Netflix's "American Vandal" (2018).
Beyond her television work, Dearden has appeared in films such as "Heartthrob" (2017) and "The Last Champion" (2020).
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The PittStream
The Last Champion
The Kelly Clarkson Show
American VandalStream
Heartthrob
Sweet/ViciousStream
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonStream
Breaking BadStream
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Stream
The SimpsonsStream
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