History of Eliza Taylor in Timeline

Eliza Taylor, born Eliza Jane Morley, is an Australian actress recognized for her roles in television. She gained prominence as Janae Timmins in the Australian soap opera Neighbours (2005-2008). Taylor achieved further acclaim for her portrayal of Clarke Griffin, the lead character in the post-apocalyptic science fiction series The 100 (2014-2020). More recently, she played Hannah Carson in the science fiction series Quantum Leap (2022-2024).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 1989: Eliza Taylor Born

In October 1989, Eliza Jane Morley (née Taylor-Cotter), known professionally as Eliza Taylor, was born.

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2003: Guest role in Neighbours

In 2003, Eliza Taylor had a guest role in Neighbours before securing the role of Janae Timmins.

2003: Starred in The Sleepover Club

In 2003, Eliza Taylor starred as Rosie Cartwright in The Sleepover Club.

2004: Guest Role on Blue Heelers

In 2004, Eliza Taylor transitioned to mature audience programs with a guest role on Blue Heelers.

2005: Breakthrough in Neighbours

In 2005, Eliza Taylor achieved her breakthrough in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, securing the role of Janae Timmins.

December 2007: Snow White in Christmas pantomime

From December 19, 2007, to January 6, 2008, Eliza Taylor portrayed Snow White in a Christmas pantomime of Snow White in Weymouth Pavilion, England.

2007: Nominated for Best Female

In 2007, Eliza Taylor was nominated for Best Female at the Inside Soap Awards.

January 2008: Snow White in Christmas pantomime

From December 19, 2007, to January 6, 2008, Eliza Taylor portrayed Snow White in a Christmas pantomime of Snow White in Weymouth Pavilion, England.

February 2008: Final episode of Neighbours

On February 8, 2008, Eliza Taylor's final episode of Neighbours was screened.

2008: Left Neighbours

In 2008, Eliza Taylor departed from her role as Janae Timmins in the Australian soap opera drama Neighbours.

2009: All Saints Appearance

In 2009, Eliza Taylor appeared in an episode of All Saints and filmed a short drama-comedy movie called The Laundromat.

March 2013: Cast as Clarke Griffin in The 100

On March 1, 2013, Eliza Taylor was cast as lead character Clarke Griffin in the new post-apocalyptic science fiction drama series The 100 on The CW.

March 2014: The 100 series premiered

On March 19, 2014, The 100 series premiered on The CW.

2014: Starred in The November Man

In 2014, Eliza Taylor starred as Sarah in the thriller film The November Man.

2015: Nominated for Choice TV Actress

In 2015, Eliza Taylor was nominated for Choice TV Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy at the Teen Choice Awards for her role in The 100.

2017: Starred in Thumper and Christmas Inheritance

In 2017, Eliza Taylor starred as Kat Carter in the thriller-drama film Thumper, and as Ellen Langford in the Netflix Christmas romantic comedy-drama film Christmas Inheritance.

2018: Nominated for Choice TV Actress

In 2018, Eliza Taylor was nominated for Choice TV Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy at the Teen Choice Awards for her role in The 100.

June 2019: Married Bob Morley

On June 7, 2019, Eliza Taylor announced on Twitter that she had married Bob Morley, her co-star on The 100.

2020: The 100 Ended

In 2020, Eliza Taylor ended her role as Clarke Griffin on the dystopian science fiction series The 100.

2021: Directed Music Videos

In 2021, Eliza Taylor directed two music videos: "Vices" by Sarah and the Sundays, in which she also had an acting role, and "Bad Posture" by Abby Anderson.

March 2022: Birth of First Child

On March 20, 2022, Eliza Taylor and Bob Morley announced the birth of their first child, a son.

2022: Guest role in The Orville

In 2022, Eliza Taylor appeared in the guest role of Doctor Villka in The Orville episode "From Unknown Graves".

2022: Starred in Quantum Leap

In 2022, Eliza Taylor started in her role as Hannah Carson in the NBC science fiction series Quantum Leap.

2023: Starred in I'll Be Watching and It Only Takes a Night

In 2023, Eliza Taylor starred with her husband, Bob Morley, in the sci-fi thriller I'll Be Watching, and as Ruby Allen in the independent romantic comedy It Only Takes a Night. She also served as executive producer for both films.

2024: Discussed Postpartum Depression

In 2024, Eliza Taylor discussed her struggle with postpartum depression in an interview on Tommy Didario's podcast 'I’ve Never Said This Before' along with her husband Bob.

2024: Quantum Leap Ended

In 2024, Eliza Taylor ended her role as Hannah Carson in the NBC science fiction series Quantum Leap.

February 2025: Status: Active Short Film

In January/February 2025, Eliza Taylor and Bob Morley made "Status: Active", a short film they co-created together. Eliza starring in the head role and is co-producer. The movie is in post-production.