Deanne Taylor | |
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| Born | November 24, 1946 |
| Died | December 15, 2020 (aged 74) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Other names | A. Hummer |
| Education | University of Calgary |
| Occupation(s) | Playwright and Video artist |
| Known for | 1982 Toronto municipal election, VideoCabaret |
| Spouse | Michael Hollingsworth |
Deanne Taylor (born November 24, 1946) was a Canadian actress, artist, and performer. At 9 years old, she starred in the television program Maggie Muggins. In 1982, she ran for mayor in the 1982 Toronto municipal election, under the pseudonym A. Hummer placing 2nd, against Art Eggleton. Together with husband Michael Hollingsworth, she founded theatre company VideoCabaret, creating several plays about the history of Canada.[1] She is credited with creating a novel genre of 'stand-up journalism',[1] and contributing to the culture of Toronto, Canada.