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Public records list Monique Coleman as a singer, television actor and film actor. Monique Coleman was born on November 13, 1980 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States. The age as of 2026 is 45. Education on record includes DePaul University. Notable works include High School Musical.
My Take
For me, Monique Coleman will always be Taylor McKessie, the brainy, no-nonsense friend in High School Musical who never quite got the spotlight she deserved. What strikes me is that she came out of DePaul University and brought a real grounded quality to a franchise that easily could have felt weightless. I find it telling that she's been so open about her life beyond that role rather than coasting on the nostalgia. Born in Orangeburg, South Carolina in 1980, she's one of those actors I respect more for what she's built quietly than for the blockbuster line on her resume.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Monique Coleman
- Name (Japanese)
- モニーク・コールマン
- Reading
- もにーく・こーるまん
- Born
- November 13, 1980 (age 45)
- Origin
- Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
- Occupation
- actor / singer / television actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Monkey
2. Background
- University
- DePaul University
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | High School Musical |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Monique Coleman born?
Monique Coleman was born on November 13, 1980 and is 45 years old.
Where is Monique Coleman from?
Monique Coleman is from Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States.
What does Monique Coleman do?
Monique Coleman works as actor, singer, television actor, film actor.
Where did Monique Coleman study?
Monique Coleman attended DePaul University.
What is Monique Coleman known for?
Monique Coleman's notable works include High School Musical.
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