Lauren-Marie Taylor (born Lauren Schwartz; November 1, 1961) is an American film and television actress, known for her role as Vickie in Friday the 13th Part 2.
Early life and education
Taylor was born in The Bronx. She graduated from Loyola School attended Wagner College, New York University and the Circle in the Square Theatre School.
Career
She also starred in the soap opera Loving as Stacey Donovan Forbes Alden from 1983 to 1995, the only original cast member to stay with the show for its entire run.
Taylor portrayed John Belushi's character's daughter in Neighbors (1981). Prior to Loving, Lauren starred in Ryan's Hope as Eleanor Skofield from 1980 to 1981. After Loving, she hosted her own daily crafts series, Handmade by Design, for several years on the Lifetime channel. She has also done numerous TV commercials and off-Broadway plays.
In 2000, she began her career as a kindergarten and first grade teacher, a role she worked full time in for 10 years. She is currently the host of the ‘Not the Final Girl’ podcast.
Personal life
In 1983, she married actor and singer John Didrichsen, whom she met when they were both filming Girls Nite Out. They have three children, Katherine, Wesley, and Olivia.