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Karin Taylor
Also known as Karin Katherine
Career
Active 1996 – 2011
Biography
About Karin Taylor
Karin Taylor is a tall, slim beauty with brown hair and brown eyes, standing 5'9". Born in Kingston, Jamaica, she is of mixed-race heritage, primarily Black. Her journey into modeling began at age 17 when the Ford Modeling agency discovered her in Miami. She later appeared on Ed McMahon's Star Search as a spokesmodel contestant, which began filming in Orlando in 1992. Over her ten-year career, she was represented internationally by agencies including Wilhelmenia NYC, Agence Unique in Greece, ICE Model Management in South Africa, and David and Lee Models Chicago.
In June 1996, Karin Taylor became Playboy's Playmate of the Month, a milestone that launched her to global fame. Her pictorials appeared in numerous international editions of the magazine, including the United States, Germany, Greece, France, Italy, Japan, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Russia, Australia, Croatia, Poland, and Spain. She posed for 18 covers and 18 photosets, exclusively for Playboy, and appeared in many Playboy special editions such as 'Playboy Lingerie,' 'Playboy Voluptuous Vixens,' and 'Playboy Black is Beautiful.' Her last Playboy appearance was in 'Playboy Playmates on Safari' in April 2011.
After her Playboy success, Taylor moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. She guest-starred on 'Baywatch' as Taylor Johnson and appeared on 'Malcolm and Eddie,' 'The Weird Al Show,' and 'The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show.' She also appeared in Horace Brown's music video 'Things We Do for Love,' directed by Brett Ratner, and guest-hosted on E!. Beyond entertainment, she became an activist and founded the Mandarin Oriental School, a private educational institution. She has spoken publicly about her passion for education and her commitment to raising her family. Now in her mid-50s, she lives a quieter life, focusing on her family and educational ventures, occasionally engaging with fans through social media.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1996-2011 (started around 24 years old; 15 years active)
- Birthplace
- Kingston, Jamaica
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Black)
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 1k (as of March 2026)
- Achievements
- Playboy Playmate Of The Month June 1996
Frequently asked
How did Karin Taylor get discovered for modeling?
She was discovered by the Ford Modeling agency in Miami at age 17.
What was her first television appearance?
She appeared as a spokesmodel contestant on Ed McMahon's Star Search in 1992, which was filming in Orlando at the time.
In which international editions of Playboy did she appear as Playmate of the Month?
She was featured in 13 editions, including USA, Germany, Greece, France, Italy, Japan, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Russia, Australia, Croatia, Poland, and Spain.
What did Karin Taylor do after retiring from modeling?
She founded the Mandarin Oriental School, a private educational institution, and focused on her family and philanthropy.
Did you know
- Karin Taylor was Playboy's Playmate of the Month for June 1996 and also appeared as Playmate of the Month in 13 international editions.
- She posed for 18 covers and 18 photosets, exclusively for Playboy, spanning from 1996 to 2011.
- At 5'9" and 123 lbs, her measurements are 34-23-34, a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.68.
- She guest-starred as Taylor Johnson on Baywatch and also appeared on Malcolm and Eddie, The Weird Al Show, and Keenen Ivory Wayans Show.
- After Playboy, she founded the Mandarin Oriental School, showing a commitment to education.
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