Taylor Williamson Biography
Taylor Williamson is an American stand-up comedian. Williamson is a comedian who rose to prominence after finishing second on America’s Got Talent. He began performing stand-up as a student in high school in Del Mar, California.
Taylor Age
Taylor was born on 15 June 1986, in Del Mar, California, United States of America. He is 38 years old as of June 2024.
Taylor Height
He stands at a height of 5′ 11″ (1.82 m).
Taylor Mother
Taylor was born and raised in Del Mar, California, United States of America, the son of Suzanne Williamson.
Taylor America Got Talent
He is known for finishing as the runner-up on the eighth season of America’s Got Talent. After a successful preliminary audition in Los Angeles, Williamson was unanimously chosen for the Vegas round by the show’s four judges. Williamson was named the competition’s runner-up in the season finale, trailing only Kenichi Ebina in votes. He has since vacillated between expressing dismay at the final outcome and admiration for his experience on the show.
Taylor Career
Williamson began his acting career at the age of 17 while a student at Torrey Pines High School in San Diego. When he began acting, he was required to wait outside the comedy club after he finished his set because he was under 21, and was prevented from seeing other comics. He also worked in coffeehouses, pizzerias, and cafeterias early in his career. Williamson’s performances feature a dry, deadpan stage presence and self-deprecating humor. He lists comic book characters such as Zach Galifianakis, Greg Giraldo, and Jim Gaffigan as early inspirations. Notable appearances include the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, Live at Gotham, Total Request Live, and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, where he was the youngest host. Williamson participated in the seventh season of Last Comic Standing in 2010, but was eliminated by the judges in the semi-finals.
After making the in Los Angeles, Williamson was selected by the show’s four judges to be in Vegas. A favorite of Howie Mandel and Howard Stern, he advanced to all of the judges’ matches in the quarter-finals. As he ran toward the end, he also wrote the word “Taylords” as a sign of affection for members of his growing fan base. In the final race of the season, Williamson was announced as the player of the tournament, finishing second in the voting behind Kenichi Ebina. He has since alternated between expressing disappointment with the ending and enjoying his experience on the show. Taylor returned as a guest in Season 9 (episodes airing August 13 and 20) and Season 16 (season finale airing September 15). On the show’s 10th anniversary, Taylor was named her favorite actress of all time by judge Heidi Klum. She later returned and competed on the 2019 America’s Got Talent: Championship, but did not receive enough votes to advance to the finals.
Taylor Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of 1 million dollars.