Who is Dylan Tays? Meet Hollywood's forgotten star

Who is Dylan Tays? Meet Hollywood's forgotten star

Dylan Tays may have gone into obscurity and is largely unknown to the new generation of movie enthusiasts, but old-timers can testify that she was the best face to grace the cinema in the 90s. She was famous for her grace, composure, and talent which won her the heart of a dedicated fanbase that still remembers her with fondness.

Actress Dylan Tays
Actress Dylan Tays. Photo: @Broseph_11, @sadlatimer on X (modified by author)
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Dylan Tays appearances on Seinfeld might have been the peak of the former actress’ career in the 1990s but she had various small yet captivating parts on screen. Although her Hollywood career was brief, she left an unforgettable imprint in the entertainment industry.

Profile summary

Full name

Danette Michele Tays

Other names

Dylan Tays, Danette Valco, Danette Michelle Valco

Gender

Female

Date of birth

5 May 1971

Age

53 years old (as of February 2025)

Place of birth

Los Angeles, California, USA

Current residence

United States of America

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

White

Height

5'7" (170 cm)

Weight

136 lbs (62 kg)

Appearance

Blonde hair and hazel eyes

Marital status

Married

Children

Two

Education

San Pedro High School graduate

Profession

Former actress and model

Net worth

$300,000 to $1 million

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Who is Dylan Tays?

Dylan is an actress born in Los Angeles County, California, United States, on 5 May 1971. She has always loved acting since she was a little girl and partook in the school's local theatre shows and plays.

Her time at San Pedro High School in California helped her to further hone her acting skills. She advanced to university education where she studied acting and photography studies, before earning a master's degree.

Facts about Dylan Tays
Facts about Dylan Tays. Photo: @innerrrvoice on X (modified by author)
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Career

Dylan Tays’ professional career began as a model and actress circa 1990s. She became more popular for her caring and appearances in music videos for hit songs, including Guns N’ Roses’ Don’t Cry.

Danette was relatively unknown in the scene where she sat at the piano but this helped her get some recognition and roles in Hollywood. She began acting in television and films, landing guest roles in TV series like 90210.

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Dylan Tays' rise to fame

The role of Dylan Tays in Senfield significantly defined her career. She played Nicki in the episode The Calzone, which aired during the show's seventh season in 1996.

Based on the role, she was a gorgeous woman whose beauty allowed her certain privileges in life, such as seamless persuading of other characters for personal gains.

Besides her feature in Senfield, as published on her IMDb page, she has also featured in other significant productions. The movies she starred in, the year of production, and the roles she played are:

Movie title

Role

Year of production

1

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Minor

1996

2

CSI: New York

Angie Charles

2005

3

Waist Deep

Newscaster 5

2006

Details about Dylan Tays' relationships

The actress is rumoured to be married, but she has managed to keep her husband’s identity secret. There are speculations that Dylan Tays’ husband is also an entertainer.

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Danette has neither confirmed nor denied these rumours. She is also reportedly the mother to two children.

Hollywood actress Dylan Tays on screen
Hollywood actress Dylan Tays on screen. Photo: @appetitefordistortion on Instagram (modified by author)
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Where is Dylan Tays today?

Actress Danette Tays lives away from the glamour of paparazzi in the entertainment industry. She began to shy away from the media, especially as an actress, beginning in the second half of the 2000s.

What is Dylan Tays' net worth?

According to Bol Entertainment and Tech Intelligent, Danette’s net worth is between $300,000 and $1,000,000. She made this primarily from her acting career.

Frequently asked questions

Dylan is no longer in the business of acting on screen but still shares memories of her daily life with fans across her social media accounts. Below are more information about her:

  • Who is actress Danette Tays? She is a former actress whose life has become an embodiment of mystery since the mid-2000s.
  • Who played Nicki on Seinfeld? Dylan Tays played the character.

Dylan Tays has not seen Hollywood screen action in almost two decades, but her impact on the industry remains undeniable. She went by different names like Danette Vlaco throughout her career, but her memorable role as Nicki on Seinfeld lives on in many minds.

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