Holland Taylor is an American actress, born on January 14, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is best known for her role as Evelyn Harper on the CBS sitcom "Two and a Half Men" and for her Emmy-winning performance as Judge Roberta Kittleson on the legal drama "The Practice."

Holland Taylor has had a prolific career in both television and film, with notable roles in movies such as "Legally Blonde" (2001), "The Truman Show" (1998), and "The Wedding Date" (2005).

She began her career in the theater, performing in numerous Broadway and off-Broadway productions, including "Butley" and "The Cocktail Hour." She transitioned to television in the 1980s, starring in shows like "Bosom Buddies" (1980-1982) and "The Powers That Be" (1992-1993).

Her versatility as an actress has earned her multiple Emmy nominations and a Tony nomination for her one-woman play "Ann," based on the life of Ann Richards.