Traylor Elizabeth Howard (born June 14, 1966) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in the television series Monk (2002–2009) as Natalie Teeger, Sharon Carter on the television series Two Guys and a Girl (1998–2001), and Joy Byrnes on the television series Boston Common (1996–1997).
Howard was born in Orlando, Florida. She is the middle of three children. She attended Lake Highland Preparatory School in Orlando, and then graduated from Florida State University with a degree in communications, advertising, and English. She worked at SeaWorld in Orlando as a teenager.
Howard started her acting career in 1994 when she appeared in one of the "You Will" series of television commercials for AT&T Corporation. Her first major role in television was the two-season sitcom Boston Common as Joy Byrnes.
In 1998, Howard was cast as Sharon Carter on the television series Two Guys and a Girl. The show was a critical and commercial success, and Howard's performance was praised. She remained on the show for four seasons.
In 2002, Howard was cast as Natalie Teeger on the television series Monk. The show was a huge hit, and Howard's performance was critically acclaimed. She won a Gracie Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2009. She remained on the show for seven seasons.
Howard has also appeared in several films, including The Wedding Planner (2001), The Cat in the Hat (2003), and The Ugly Truth (2009).
She is married to Jarel Portman, and they have two sons.
In addition to her acting career, Howard is also a spokesperson for several charities, including the American Red Cross and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She is also a certified yoga instructor. Traylor Howard(1966년생, Orlando, Florida, USA) 는 배우로, 대표작으로 마스크 2, 못말리는 해결사, 미스터 몽크스 라스트 케이스: 어 몽크 무비가 있으며, 그 외에도 웨스트 윙, 몽크, 슈퍼맨, The Division, 남자 둘, 여자 하나, The Tony Danza Show, 미 마이셀프 앤드 아이린, Boston Common, Bram & Alice, First Monday, Peacock Presents: The At-Home Variety Show Featuring Seth MacFarlane, Paw Prints and Baby Steps: On the Set of “Son of The Mask” 등 다양한 작품에 출연했다. (오뜨랑에서 실시간으로 번역된 한글 프로필도 확인할 수 있어요) 2023년 미스터 몽크스 라스트 케이스: 어 몽크 무비에서 Natalie Teeger-Albright 역을 맡았다. 2020년 Peacock Presents: The At-Home Variety Show Featuring Seth MacFarlane에서 Natalie Teeger 역을 맡았다. 2005년 Paw Prints and Baby Steps: On the Set of “Son of The Mask”에 출연했다.