Taylor Ortega (born 1988 or 1989[1]) is an American actress and comedian. She starred in the series Welcome to Flatch (2022–2023) and Big Mistakes (2026–).
Life and career
Ortega was born in New Jersey to an Italian-American family[2] and raised there in Cranbury and East Windsor.[1] She received her bachelor's degree from Columbia University.[3][4]
Ortega's first television role was on Succession.[2] She also acted in the Kim Possible live-action remake, Love Life, What We Do in the Shadows, Ghosts, Jackpot, The Four Seasons, and Another Simple Favor.[2] She is a main cast member on the mockumentary sitcom Welcome to Flatch and the Netflix crime comedy Big Mistakes.[2]
Ortega is queer.[3]
Accolades
- 2019, Just For Laughs New Faces[5]
References
- ^ a b Kuperinsky, Amy. "‘Dysfunctional’ family crime comedy from ‘Schitt’s Creek’ creator Dan Levy, ‘Bottoms’ star Rachel Sennott filming in N.J.", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, August 12, 2025. Accessed April 12, 2026. "Ortega, 36, hails from East Windsor and Cranbury, and returned to Middlesex County to film the series."
- ^ a b c d Derschowitz, Jessica. "Who Is Taylor Ortega? Meet the Actress Who Plays Morgan in 'Big Mistakes'". Marie Claire. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
- ^ a b Messman-Rucker, Ariel. "Meet Taylor Ortega — the breakout queer star of Big Mistakes". Out. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
- ^ Nordstrom, Leigh. "Taylor Ortega Talks 'Big Mistakes,' Laurie Metcalf and Finding Comedy in Jersey Roots". WWD. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
- ^ Wright, Megh (July 22, 2019). "Just for Laughs Announces Its 2019 New Faces". Vulture. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
External links
- Taylor Ortega at IMDb
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