Taryn Manning

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Characters played by Taryn Manning

Janeane — 8 Mile (2002)

Jimmy's ex-girlfriend, mentioned only in passing as the reason he moved into his mother's trailer home. She does not appear in the provided plot summary.

Ali — Last Call (2021)

Mick's childhood crush living in Darby Heights. She serves as an emotional anchor and romantic interest as he navigates his return and the bar's uncertain future.

Cassandra — Cult (2007)

One of Mindy's classmates who agrees to join the research project investigating the cult's past massacre and becomes a target of Quinlin's supernatural pursuit.

Debra Moretti — Bobcat Moretti (2023)

Debra Moretti is Bobby's wife, whose death is central to his emotional collapse. Bobby reveals that she murdered their young son and then killed herself, leaving him with overwhelming grief, guilt, and questions about whether he could have protected his family.

Michelle Knight — Cleveland Abduction (2015)

Michelle Knight is a 21-year-old single mother who is abducted while traveling to court and held captive for nearly eleven years. She resists Ariel Castro's efforts to break her, draws strength from her belief in God, and supports Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus as a fellow victim and protective friend.

Alanna — After Sex (2007)

A woman Marco meets at a nightclub. She is a high-priced escort who openly admits to enjoying casual sex with strangers for money, which unsettles Marco.

Sara — The Breed (2006)

Brother's friend who fights to survive the initial canine attack at the cabin.

Jill — Jack and Jill vs. The World (2008)

A free-spirited woman with cystic fibrosis who moves into Jack's spare bedroom. She works at a pet shelter, challenges Jack's cynicism, and creates a playful manifesto guiding their relationship. Her secret medical treatments cause friction, leading to a breakup and a trip to Hollywood, but she ultimately resolves to build a life with Jack.

Maggie — Every Last One of Them (2021)

Maggie is a powerful member of the organization protecting its family and business interests. She discusses the danger of Jake uncovering the truth with Kim, insists that the organization must protect itself, and later tries to persuade Jake to go home. Jake rejects her appeal and demands that she personally explain what happened to Melissa.

Sam Marrin — Bloodline Killer (2024)

Sam Marrin is questioned by Detective Fink during the investigation into violent crimes linked to a dangerous suspect. The questioning precedes the brutal attack that kills Fink, placing Sam near a critical turning point in the investigation without establishing further details about Sam’s motives.

Doc — The Devil's Tomb (2009)

Doc is the team's medic, responsible for treating the infected priest and Prof. Duncan. She experiences a hallucination involving her sister, later becomes possessed, seduces and attacks Yoshi, and attacks Hammer. She ultimately assaults the survivors alongside Nickels before Mack kills her with an explosive barrel.

Twila Hoffman — Miranda's Victim (2023)

Twila Hoffman is Ernesto Miranda's former partner. Detectives trace the sedan connected to the assault to her address, and she later cuts ties with Ernesto and reconciles with her former husband. At the retrial, she testifies that Ernesto confessed the rape during a prison visit, providing crucial admissible evidence.

Career Overview

Taryn Manning has 90 screen credits in a career dating back to 1996. Their work is anchored in the The Breed Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Orange Is the New Black, Last Call, Cult. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
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Gender
female
Known Credits
90
Birth Date
1978-11-06
Birth Place
Tucson, Arizona, USA

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