Tami Taylor

Connie Britton currently stars as Tami Taylor on NBC’s critically acclaimed drama series "Friday Night Lights." She is the only cast member who starred in the film of the same name, opposite Billy Bob Thornton. Britton continually receives accolades for her work in film and stand-out television roles on series such as "Spin City," "24" and "The West Wing."

In 2010, Britton was nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Tami Taylor.

Britton stars in Michael Bay’s "A Nightmare on Elm Street" with Jackie Earle Haley and Kellan Lutz. She also co-starred in "Women in Trouble" opposite Carla Gugino, Adrianne Palicki, Emmanuelle Chriqui, and Josh Brolin.

Britton has received two individual nominations from the Television Critics Association; "Friday Night Lights" was the organization’s most nominated show in its first season and has been nominated the last two years as well. Britton also received a nomination from the Women’s Image Network Award (WIN), which honors work that features female protagonists.

Britton starred in ABC’s award-winning comedy "Spin City" opposite Michael J. Fox for five seasons, as well as "Lost At Home" opposite Mitch Rouse and Gregory Hines.Her other television credits include "The Fighting Fitzgeralds" opposite Brian Dennehy, and a recurring role in the highly-acclaimed drama "The West Wing," as well as FOX’s popular "24."

Britton received accolades for her starring role in Edward Burns’ acclaimed independent film "The Brothers McMullen" in which she captivated moviegoers with her portrayal of Molly, the luminous wife of a cheating husband. This popular low-budget film went on to win the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. After nearly canceling her audition with director Ed Burns, this last meeting of the day turned into the role that would launch her career.

Some of her other feature credits include Edward Burns’ "No Looking Back" and "Looking for Kitty," "The Lather Effect," and the critically acclaimed, independent feature "The Last Winter" opposite Ron Perlman which received a Gotham Award nomination for Best Ensemble Cast.

In her free time, Britton, who resides in both New York and Los Angeles, enjoys hiking and yoga.She is currently finalizing a documentary she produced and directed on the orphans of Ethiopia.

Born in Boston, Mass., Britton moved to Lynchburg, Va., at the age of seven with her family, including her fraternal twin sister. She went on to attend Dartmouth College, where she majored in Asian studies and spent a term in Beijing, China studying Chinese. Upon graduation she moved to New York, where she spent two years at the Neighborhood Playhouse studying with Sanford Meisner, and then performed in regional theater and off-Broadway productions.