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
There's really nothing else I'm going to do with my life. I'd be useless if I weren't singing or acting
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.
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.
After we wrote The Wreckoning, our record label did listen.