Taryn Manning
Taryn Manning
Taryn Manningis an American actress, singer-songwriter, and fashion designer. Manning made her film debut in the teen drama Crazy/Beautiful, followed by a lead part opposite Britney Spears in Crossroads, which garnered her mainstream attention. She then appeared in 8 Mile, White Oleander, A Lot Like Love, and Hustle & Flow, for which she earned critical acclaim. Manning has also had recurring roles in television on Sons of Anarchy and Hawaii Five-0, as well as a leading part as Tiffany "Pennsatucky"...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth6 November 1978
CityTucson, AZ
CountryUnited States of America
My dad was a musician and I traveled around with him, so it was something that I knew
There's really nothing else I'm going to do with my life. I'd be useless if I weren't singing or acting
Alison Lohman is an amazing actress. I was so proud to work with her.
I just get focused on whatever is in front of me. When I was filming Crossroads, it had all my focus. Now I'm all focused on finishing my recording so I can get that out. It's just day by day.
Even though it seems like there are a lot of parts, there is really tons of downtime in the acting world.
I'm more like an animalistic rock chick.
Lauren Hill, I always have her solo CD nearby. I have Coldplay, Radiohead, just a mix
I DJ very often. I'll probably do it more. I'm not available during the week because of the show but I travel most weekends to DJ. I've been doing it for about six years.
As far as making a living, acting has been much more lucrative. Music's been tough.
I meditate twice a day. I chant. I lean more towards Buddhist practices.
My dad died when I was 14. It was very sudden, traumatic, and confusing. I always felt I could have gone down a bad road at that point, but I made a choice to be a winner.
Normally I wouldn't spoil anything because I love surprises - I don't even shake my presents at Christmas.
The reason I love acting is because I feel like acting is all about listening.
I ended up doing amazing things with my life; I'm well-read, educated and sophisticated - and I'm not the stereotype everyone makes me out to be.