Vivien Taylor - Actor and Voice artist

Vivien Taylor

Glasgow

Actor Voice artist Voiceover artist Dancer Presenter Screen & Voice Actor, Screenwriter

Vivien Taylor

Glasgow

Actor Voice artist Voiceover artist Dancer Presenter Screen & Voice Actor, Screenwriter

About

Production has begun on the feature film BAMBOLA, directed by Emmy Nominated Richard Bazley in which Vivien plays the lead role. Vivien is currently appearing as Ancient Margery in GIFTED on CBBC and BBC iPlayer. She plays the role of El in the newly released video game, IT TAKES A WAR from Thomas Mackinnon which is already one of the most highly rated games on Steam. She is also learning Scottish Gaelic. In 2024 she performed two contrasting roles in Scottish Comedy, DIRTY WATER: THE INSPECTION at the Glasgow Pavilion as part of The Glasgow International Comedy Festival. She won BEST ACTRESS at The Monthly Indie Shorts Film Festival as well as at The New Jersey Film Awards for her role of Evelyn in TEALIGHT. Broadcast Quality Home Audio Studio. The photograph of Vivien in her red coat show her new highlighted hair.

Casting information

Gender: Female
Playing age: 32 - 45
Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Ethnicity or heritage: Caucasian
Hair colour: Brown
Eye colour: Green
Disability and access: -

Skills, accents & languages

Skills

Improvisation Ballet Tap Choreography Swimming TV Presenting Corporate Hosting Autocue Presenting Comedy DJ Green Screen Interviewer Presenting Radio Drama Radio Presenting Creature Suit Performance Aerobics Cancan Charleston Cheerleading Classical Singing Contemporary Singing Jazz Dancing Modern Dance Pointe Soprano Hula Hooping Chat Show Hosting Education, Youth and Children Presenting Hair, Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle Presenting Music Radio The Arts Voice Acting Voice Over Home Studio Voice Over Specialist Car Driving Licence Choreographer Dance Teacher Event Host Photographic Model

Accents

Received Pronunciation Cockney Standard Scottish Edinburgh Dublin French German Ayrshire Central Scottish Standard English Fife Glasgow Lanarkshire Lancashire Liverpool Southern Scottish West Coast Scottish

Languages

English

Training

Acting and the American Accent- Michelle Ashton.

MA (Hons) Film, TV and Theatre from The University of Glasgow.

The Art of Acting- Mark Westbrook.

Credits and work history

Credits and work history by production or institution
Timeline	Production or institution	Role	Medium
2026	In the Shadows of Distraction WayLate Films - Dir. Andrew Dobbie Feature Film	Miss Yakuza Featured contribution	Feature Film
2026	Bambola Bazley Films - Dir. Richard Bazley Feature Film	Maggie/ Bambola (Lead Role) Featured contribution	Feature Film
2026	Laser Vision Scotland Radio Commercials Global Voice Over	Main Voice Featured contribution	Voice Over
2026	Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Recruitment Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Role Play	Various Simulated Patients Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2026	Team GB Winter Olympics Promotional Event Team GB Event	Beddie (Dreams Mattress Mascot) Skin Character Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2025	Gifted Black Camel Pictures/ Media Valley for CBBC - Dir. Matthias Hoene & Steve Barker Television	Ancient Margery Featured contribution	Television
2025	-196 Promotional Tour Edinburgh Zeal Experiential Event	Presenter/ DJ Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2025	It Takes A War Pantaloon.io - Dir. Thomas Mackinnon Video Game	El Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2025	Lloyds Tour of Britain Event	Presenter Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2025	University of Glasgow Medical School Simulated Patient University of Glasgow Role Play	Various Patients for OSCE Examinations Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2025	Scullion Law Christmas Radio Commercials Global Voice Over	Wife Featured contribution	Voice Over
2025	FP Short Film Festival Annual Awards Ceremony Fulfilment Pictures Event	Main Host/Presenter Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2025	One Stop From Central Dir. Donald Morrison Short Film	Ava (Female Lead) Featured contribution	Short Film
2025	Visit Malta Radio Commercial Global Media Group Services Ltd Voice Over	Main Voiceover Featured contribution	Voice Over
2025	Central and East Thistle Awards Visit Scotland Voice Over	Voice of God Featured contribution	Voice Over
2025	Sir Chris Hoy's Tour de 4 Marks and Spencer Event	Marks and Spencer Well Known Skin Character Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2025	Scottish Thistle Awards National Final Visit Scotland Voice Over	Voice of God Featured contribution	Voice Over
2025	Haribo Store Opening Haribo Event	Haribo Skin Character Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2024	Aberlour Charity Case Study Animations Mallard Productions Voice Over	Narrator Featured contribution	Voice Over
2024	Hate Crime Grafitti Film for Glasgow City Council Bash Art Creative Voice Over	Voice Over/ Narrator Featured contribution	Voice Over
2024	The UCAS Discovery Tour (Glasgow and Edinburgh) UCAS Event	Main Presenter Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2024	YMCA Scotland Radio Commercial Premier Radio Voice Over	Main Voice Featured contribution	Voice Over
2024	Clairviolance Fulfilment Pictures - Dir. Robin De Vernon Ryding Short Film	Chantelle/ Demon (Lead Role) Featured contribution	Short Film
2024	Dirty Water: The Inspection I Know A Guy Productions - Dir. Charlie Francis Stage	Michelle/ Angel Featured contribution	Stage
2023	The Stone of Scone: Ancient Power, Myths & Controversy Constant Change Media Group Inc. Voice Over	Narrator Featured contribution	Voice Over
2023	Glasgow Kiltwalk 2023 Kiltwalk 2023 Event	Finish Line Presenter Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2023	Strange Happenings At Bonnybridge Constant Change Media Group Inc Voice Over	Narrator Featured contribution	Voice Over
2023	St Aloysius College Kindergarten Radio Commercial Global Media Group Services Ltd Voice Over	Main Voice Featured contribution	Voice Over
2023	Carers Trust Scotland Animation Mallard Productions Voice Over	Narrator Featured contribution	Voice Over
2023	South Lanarkshire College Radio Commercials Global Media Group Services Ltd Voice Over	Main Voice Featured contribution	Voice Over
2023	Prig (TV Pilot) Verve Bee Media/ Old Lamp Entertainment - Dir. Ronika Merl Television	Elizabeth (Female Lead) Featured contribution	Television
2023	A Coincidental Engagement Restless Chimp Films - Dir. Kal Sabir Short Film	Maddy (Female Lead) Featured contribution	Short Film
2023	M&S Cafe Rebrand Video Outsorcery Creative/ Whippet Voice Over	Narrator Featured contribution	Voice Over
2023	Bad Debts Black Dust Films - Dir. Martin Smith Short Film	Hannah Featured contribution	Short Film
2022	Inflatable Fun City Radio Commercial Nation Radio Voice Over	Main Voice Featured contribution	Voice Over
2022	Because We Are Too Many Winter Sun - Dir. Eve Leonard Feature Film	Mary-Margaret Featured contribution	Feature Film
2022	Project Time-Lapse (Development) National Theatre of Scotland - Dir. Annie George Stage	Cheryl Featured contribution	Stage
2022	Confines Bazley Films - Dir. Richard Bazley Short Film	Hope (Female Lead) Featured contribution	Short Film
2022	Action For Children Radio Commercial Pure Radio Voice Over	Main Voice Featured contribution	Voice Over
2022	Skills Development Scotland Career Review Animation Solo Films Voice Over	Narrator Featured contribution	Voice Over
2022	Tealight Taylor Made Media Productions - Dir. Matt Taylor Short Film	Evelyn (Lead) Featured contribution	Short Film
2022	Wedo Series of Commercials Knowlton Marketing - Dir. Eleanor Piper Commercial	The Bride (Lead) Featured contribution	Commercial
2022	Care Inspectorate Animation Mallard Productions Voice Over	Narrator Featured contribution	Voice Over
2022	Censure Bazley Films - Dir. Richard Bazley Short Film	Maisie Featured contribution	Short Film
2022	Party At The Palace (Linlithgow) Party at the Palace Event	Main Stage Co-Host/Presenter Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2022	Open University Commercial For Spotify Havas Helia Voice Over	Voice of Scottish Student Featured contribution	Voice Over
2022	Party at the Park and Party at the Palace Radio Commercials Pulse 98.4 Voice Over	Main Voice Featured contribution	Voice Over
2021	Skinjacker Zoghogg Studios - Dir. David Izatt Feature Film	PC Saunders Featured contribution	Feature Film
2021	Housing First Scotland: Infrastructure Animation Mallard Productions Voice Over	Narrator Featured contribution	Voice Over
2021	East Renfrewshire Christmas Light Switch Ons East Renfrewshire Council Event	Presenter Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2021	Sadie Smith Documentary Purple TV/ BBC Alba - Dir. Margot McCuaig Television	Mrs Ellen Kelly Featured contribution	Television
2021	D.C. Thomson Online Shop Radio Commercial Pure Radio - Dir. Steve Withey Voice Over	Female Lead Featured contribution	Voice Over
2021	Series of Videos about Sustainability and the Environment for COP 26 Solo Films Voice Over	Narrator Featured contribution	Voice Over
2021	OnFife Series of Summer Event Radio Commercials Kingdom FM - Dir. Steve Withey Voice Over	Main Voice Featured contribution	Voice Over
2021	Miss Walker (TV Concept) Fulfilment Pictures - Dir. Robin De Vernon Ryding Television	Jessica Miller Featured contribution	Television
2021	A.G. Barr Safety Video Storm Videos Voice Over	Narrator Featured contribution	Voice Over
2021	Annika Black Camel Pictures/ Alibi/ UK TV - Dir. Fiona Walton Television	Leila Featured contribution	Television
2020	Aberdein Considine Radio Commercial Series Global Media and Entertainment Limited - Dir. Steven Henderson Voice Over	The Woman Featured contribution	Voice Over
2020	Eye Exam Shudder Films/ 20th Century Digital/ Hulu - Dir. Aislinn Clarke Short Film	Ms. Coles Featured contribution	Short Film
2020	ASUS Fitness Article Heaven Media Ltd Voice Over	Narrator Featured contribution	Voice Over
2020	Ode to COVID - Trusted PPE Radio Commercial Global Media & Entertainment Limited - Dir. Steven Henderson Voice Over	Main Voice Featured contribution	Voice Over
2020	Gadsby Wicks Radio Commercial Series Storm Creative Media Ltd Voice Over	Young London Voice Featured contribution	Voice Over
2020	Shadowland Evolutionary Films/ Dark Brood Pictures - Dir. Simon Kay Feature Film	Jamie Featured contribution	Feature Film
2020	The Mad Shagger Forest of Black/Creative Scotland/ Scottish Film Talent Network - Dir. Ciaran Lyons Short Film	Daisy Featured contribution	Short Film
2019	Wargroove: Double Trouble Video Game Chucklefish Limited - Dir. Kimlinh Tran Video Game	Orla Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2019	Then She Pushed Me Back WayLate Films (48 Hour Film Project) - Dir. Drew Dobbie Short Film	Veronica Featured contribution	Short Film
2019	Go Places With Pork TV Commercial for Quality Meat Scotland Greenroom Films - Dir. Michael J. Ferns Commercial	Daughter Featured contribution	Commercial
2019	Demonologist for Hire - S2, Ep2: Danger! Dana! Doppelganger! Lily Island Films - Dir. Uisdean Murray Short Film	Dana/Doppelganger Featured contribution	Short Film
2019	The Last Wooden Shop Andrew Sage Art and Entertainment Ltd - Dir. William Samson Short Film	Trish (Female Lead) Featured contribution	Short Film
2018	Midlothian Mela Midlothian Peoples Equality & Midlothian Council Event	Presenter Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2018	Care Inspectorate - Cultural Change Animation Mallard Productions Voice Over	Narrator Featured contribution	Voice Over
2018	Foundation Apprenticeship Radio Ads Audio Always - Dir. Stuart Morgan Voice Over	Teenager Featured contribution	Voice Over
2018	Marks and Spencer Summer Fashion Sparks Presentations Marks and Spencer Event	Fashion Presenter/ Stylist Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2018	Be the BEST You! Gleneagles Hotel Best Events Scotland / AOGA - Dir. Fiona Best Event	Presenter and Health and Well Being Speaker Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2018	Skills Development Scotland Explainer Video Audio Always - Dir. Stuart Morgan Voice Over	Teenager Featured contribution	Voice Over
2017	Marks & Spencer Summer Sparks Loyalty Events Marks & Spencer Event	Presenter/ Stylist Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2017	Asepxia Soap Commercial (Trinidad and Tobago) Unknown - Dir. Cynthia de Pando Voice Over	Woman Testimonial Featured contribution	Voice Over
2017	Getting Ahead (Trailer for the upcoming feature) Eigen Productions - Dir. Bernd Porr Short Film	Poppy Babcock Featured contribution	Short Film
2017	Asepxia Make Up Commercial (Trinidad and Tobago) Unknown - Dir. Cynthia de Pando Voice Over	Voice of 16 Year Old Jessica Featured contribution	Voice Over
2017	Train Set Solarus Films - Dir. Rob Burrows Feature Film	Jennifer Muir (Female Lead) Featured contribution	Feature Film
2017	North Ayrshire Council Commercial Mallard Productions - Dir. Scott Johnson Commercial	Kayleigh (Female Lead) Featured contribution	Commercial
2017	Goicoechea Moisturising Cream Commercial Unknown - Dir. Cynthia de Pando Voice Over	Voice of the Girl on Bike Featured contribution	Voice Over
2017	Scruff and Jackie Dir. Rob Kirkby Animation	Jackie Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2016	Red- The Hustle Music Video The Hustle - Dir. David Scott Music Video	Psycho Girlfriend (Female Lead) Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2016	The Second Set- Episode 1: What Makes a Woman? - Podcast Palmer McGlade Productions - Dir. Heather Palmer & John McGlade Voice Over	Voices of Cindy, Fembot and Woman 1 Featured contribution	Voice Over
2016	Consequences Community Safety Glasgow/ Gryffe Studios - Dir. Carter Ferguson Short Film	Deone Smith - Barmaid Featured contribution	Short Film
2016	Dunfermline Museum and Art Gallery Exhibit Voice Centre Screen - Dir. Al George Voice Over	Agnes Anderson (12 Year Old) Featured contribution	Voice Over
2016	The Second Set- Episode 2: Verve and Gusto - Podcast Palmer McGlade Productions - Dir. Heather Palmer & John McGlade Voice Over	Voice of Mimi Featured contribution	Voice Over
2016	Dirty Water (Scottish Tour) I Know A Guy Productions - Dir. Dave Bennet Stage	Angel/ Michelle Featured contribution	Stage
2016	Worth Dir. Scott Walker Short Film	Stephanie Taylor Featured contribution	Short Film
2016	Perfect Home TV Commercial -3 seasons- 2015 Xmas version Demus Productions Voice Over	Voice Over (Daughter) Featured contribution	Voice Over
2016	Crossing Over (Sitcom Taster) Kim MacKaskill - Dir. Sarah Grant Television	Jenny (Female Lead) Featured contribution	Television
2016	My SQA Virals S.O. Creative - Dir. Nick Lang Commercial	Voice Over Featured contribution	Commercial
2016	Super September Fashion Event at Princes Square Princes Square Event	Presenter & Stylist Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2016	Marks and Spencer Sparks Events Imagineer Event	Style and Fitness Presenter/ Stylist Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2016	Marks & Spencer Summer Style Event Marks & Spencer Event	Fashion Presenter/ Stylist Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2016	Till Death Do Us Part CMA Productions Ltd - Dir. Oliver Greenall Short Film	Julie (Lead) Featured contribution	Short Film
2016	Pockets Dropshack Films - Dir. Jack Willison Short Film	Domino McGonnigal (Female Lead - 2 Hander) Featured contribution	Short Film
2016	My SQA Viral Commercials S.O. Creative - Dir. Nick Lang Voice Over	Voice Over Featured contribution	Voice Over
2015	Marks & Spencer Loyalty Fashion Events Marks & Spencer Event	Fashion Presenter/ Stylist Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2015	Coppélia Birmingham Royal Ballet - Dir. David Bintley CBE Stage	The Flower Seller/ Aristocratic Lady Featured contribution	Stage
2015	Launderette (Winner of Best Director and Cinematography) 48 Hour Film Festival - Dir. Jack Willison Short Film	Female Lead (Two Hander) Featured contribution	Short Film
2015	Soapbox Scots STV Creative - Dir. Oscar Sansom Commercial	Woman Featured contribution	Commercial
2015	Fashion On The Move At East Kilbride Shopping Centre Catwalk Productions - Dir. Fiona Best Event	Presenter/ Compere Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2015	Deanston Whisky Print Commercial We are Good Still Photography	Diner/ Model Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2015	The Worm Bovine Productions - Dir. John Cairns Short Film	Marie (Female Lead) Featured contribution	Short Film
2015	OOglies (Bafta Winner- Children's Short Form) CBBC - Dir. Neil Jack Television	Various Character Voices Featured contribution	Television
2014	Chelsea Dagger's Glasgow NIghts (TV Pilot) Federal State Media/ STV Glasgow - Dir. Marco Federico Voice Over	Narrator/ Voice Over Featured contribution	Voice Over
2014	My Nan's Password (5 Minute Monologue Play) BBC Radio Scotland - Dir. Calum Deas Voice Over	Bonita (Lead/ Narrator) Featured contribution	Voice Over
2014	Charles Darwin: The Voyage of the Beagle Armadillo Invida - Dir. Stephen Scott Voice Over	The Nine Banded Armadillo (Lead Character Voice) Featured contribution	Voice Over
2014	Build Project Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - Dir. Various Directors Short Film	Female Lead (Two Hander) Featured contribution	Short Film
2014	The Honeymoon's Over (Radio Comedy Drama) BBC Radio Scotland - Dir. Alan de Pellette Voice Over	Mary Queen of Scots (Lead) Featured contribution	Voice Over
2014	Holly's Hungover Hen Party Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - Dir. Various Directors Short Film	The Bridesmaid (Lead) Featured contribution	Short Film
2014	Exodus 24:21 Haphazard Media - Dir. Marcus Harben Short Film	VIP Rope Queen & Additional Voices Featured contribution	Short Film
2013	Outpost: Rise of the Spetsnaz Cinema Three SPV4 Ltd/ Black Camel Pictures - Dir. Kieran Parker Feature Film	The Nurse Featured contribution	Feature Film
2013	Rock, Hard Place Daisy Chain Associates - Dir. Maggie Aitken Stage	Simone Featured contribution	Stage
2013	Seen it All - Jake Bugg Mercury/ Universal - Dir. John Hardwick Music Video	Police Officer Featured contribution	Other Paid Opportunity
2013	Dirty Water (Edinburgh Fringe), I Know A Guy Productions - Dir. John Stuart Stage	Jobless Bitch/ Angel Featured contribution	Stage
2013	Jack and the Beanstalk NLP Theatre - Dir. Christopher Kennedy and Jamie Lee McPherson Stage	Fairy Mary & Voice of Mrs Giant Featured contribution	Stage
2013	Public Places/ Private Faces Daisychain Associates - Dir. Maggie Aitken Stage	Jenny Featured contribution	Stage
2013	The Poppy Story (Online/ Educational) Golden and Grey - Dir. Ray Lupton Voice Over	Narrator Featured contribution	Voice Over
2012	Legend of the Four Fists (Series Pilot) Haphazard Media - Dir. Marcus Harben Television	The Immortal Mrs Buttons Featured contribution	Television
2012	The Poppy Story (Online/ Educational) Golden and Grey - Dir. Ray Lupton Voice Over	Narrator Featured contribution	Voice Over
2012	Commonwealth Games Corporate Logistik Group - Dir. Jess Metzelaar Voice Over	Voice Over Featured contribution	Voice Over
2012	VOID (shown at Portobello Film Festival) Little City Pictures - Dir. Christopher Cook Short Film	Mary (Lead Role) Featured contribution	Short Film
2012	Hooray for Holyrood (radio comedy sketch show) BBC Radio Scotland - Dir. Malcolm Ramsay/ Calum Deas Voice Over	All Female Roles Incl. Susan Boyle & Kirsty Young Featured contribution	Voice Over
2012	Ambition 2012 - Dir. Little City Pictures, Christopher Cook Short Film	Mum Featured contribution	Short Film
2012	Outpost: Black Sun Cinema Two SPV 4 Ltd / Black Camel Pictures - Dir. Steve Barker Feature Film	Matron Featured contribution	Feature Film
2011	STV Appeal Commercial STV Creative - Dir. Deva Smith Voice Over	Voice Over Featured contribution	Voice Over
2011	Besieged Magic Works Entertainment - Dir. Lauren Lamarr Feature Film	Nurse Brown Featured contribution	Feature Film
2011	Going Green Palm Tree Entertainment - Dir. Mairi Sutherland Feature Film	PC MacKay Featured contribution	Feature Film
2011	Parkarma Dabhand Films - Dir. Bryan Larkin Short Film	Vivien Featured contribution	Short Film
2010	Internet Safety Commercial - ThinkUKnow.Co.Uk STV Creative - Dir. David Tennent Voice Over	Voice Over Featured contribution	Voice Over
2010	H.P. Lovecraft's The Dunwich Horror Bang! Cinematic Digital Productions - Dir. Colin Edwards & Michael Hines Feature Film	Lavinia Whateley Featured contribution	Feature Film
2010	Pendulum Drift FilmedUp Ltd - Dir. Shehzad Afzal (EIFF 2009 Trailblazer) Feature Film	Amanda (Shady Lady) Featured contribution	Feature Film
2010	A Spanking In Paradise Veritas GB - Dir. Wayne Thallon (EIFF 2010 Trailblazer) Feature Film	Sheena Featured contribution	Feature Film
2010	Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum Commercial STV Creative - Dir. David Tennent Voice Over	Voice Over Featured contribution	Voice Over
2010	Hedz BBC - Dir. Dominic MacDonald & Marcus Harben Television	Variety of Characters Featured contribution	Television
2008	Scottish Hydro-Electric TV Commercial MTP - Dir. Jonny Campbell Commercial	Main Music Festival Dancer Featured contribution	Commercial
2005	Cycle Palm Tree - Dir. Robbie Moffat Feature Film	Tamara Featured contribution	Feature Film
2005	Treasure of the Templars Timeless Entertainment - Dir. Jonathan Lawrence Feature Film	Dr Elizabeth Lawrence (Female Lead) Featured contribution	Feature Film
2004	Spook Squad CBBC Scotland - Dir. Carys Edwards Television	Lady Millicent Montague Featured contribution	Television
2003	EK Shopping Centre STV Creative Commercial	Female Lead Featured contribution	Commercial