Taryn Manning
Taryn Manning (born November 6, 1978) is an American actress and singer.[1] She is best known for portraying Tiffany "Pennsatucky" Doggett in the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019),[2] Cherry in Sons of Anarchy (2008–2010), Nola in Hustle & Flow (2005) and Janeane in 8 Mile (2002).
Taryn Manning
November 6, 1978
Actress, songwriter, singer, producer, director
Vocals
1994–present
Early life[edit]
Taryn Manning was born in Falls Church, Virginia,[3] the daughter of Bill Manning, a musician, and his wife, Sharyn Louise (née White).[4] Manning's parents divorced when she was two months old. She and her brother Kellin were raised by their mother in Tucson, Arizona.[5][6] Manning grew up living in a trailer park with her brother and single mother, who supported the family on a strict income: "My mom didn't buy herself a new pair of shoes and a new outfit until I moved out ... Literally when I asked my mom for a dollar I got one single dollar."[7] In spite of the family's financial troubles, her mother was able to enroll Manning in karate, dance, and acting classes.[6] When Manning was 12, her family relocated to Encinitas, California.[7] Two years later, her father died by suicide.[6]
Acting career[edit]
1999–2005: Beginnings[edit]
Manning began acting in the late 1990s, appearing in small roles in several film and television productions, including episodes of The Practice, Get Real, NYPD Blue and Popular. She also made a guest-appearance on the TV series Boston Public, in a role that was specifically written for her. In 1999, she had an uncredited role in Speedway Junky. She also auditioned for the American version of Popstars, which aired in early 2001 on The WB.
She made her film debut with a part in the romantic drama Crazy/Beautiful, which was followed by a role in the 2002 feature film Crossroads, where she played one of two best friends of singer Britney Spears. She had minor roles in 8 Mile as B-Rabbit's ex-girlfriend, Janeane, and in Peter Kosminsky's White Oleander. Along with supporting roles in the films Lucky 13 and Debating Robert Lee, Manning appeared briefly in Anthony Minghella's Civil War melodrama Cold Mountain (2003) and in the romantic comedy A Lot Like Love (2005).
Other ventures[edit]
Boomkat's independent label, Little Vanilla Records is owned by Manning. From 2005 to 2009 Manning co-owned a clothing line called Born Uniqorn with best friend Tara Jane.[38] She has appeared in advertising campaigns for Juicy Couture and Frankie B. Her campaign with Frankie B included a short film, called "Let's Get Lost", which is the original song featured in the video by musician Gilby Clarke with vocals by Manning.[39] She has appeared on the cover of several magazines, including Nylon, Stuff, FHM, Dazed & Confused, 944, Music Fashion, Miami Living and Paw Print.[40] Manning posed nude for Playboy in the April 2011 issue of the magazine.[41]