Christian Taylor is a multifaceted and accomplished individual with a career spanning over four and a half decades, encompassing roles such as director, producer, writer, casting director, actor, and voice actor, across various mediums including stage, screen, and microphone.
Born Christian Clark Johnson in Biloxi, Mississippi, and raised in Laurel, she was the eldest of four sisters, and her early life was marked by a strong passion for storytelling and performance.
Christian's educational background includes attending The Stony Brook School in New York and later earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
She began her professional acting career with the National Players, the country's longest-running classical touring company, where she performed a wide range of roles, from Orwell to Shakespeare.
Throughout her career, Christian has established herself as a sought-after collaborator in the entertainment industry, leveraging her unique voice and vision to bring powerful and impactful stories to life.
Her documentary work, including Grueling Glory, Heroes of Carentan, and The Brave Dutch, reflects her dedication to shedding light on untold stories, particularly those of veterans and ordinary individuals who lived through extraordinary times.
In addition to her work as a filmmaker, Christian is a respected casting director in Chicago, a mentor to emerging storytellers, and the host and producer of the Documentary First podcast, where she shares her insights into the art and business of nonfiction filmmaking.
Christian resides outside of Chicago with her husband, Jeremy, and their two cats, and continues to utilize her platform to champion faith, freedom, and the transformative power of story.
