Thelongestfilm.com – Taylor Momsen Films. Taylor Momsen is an American vocalist, songwriter, former actress, and model who first gained notoriety in 2000 for her performance as Cindy Lou Who in Ron Howard’s adaptation of “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Taylor Momsen is also a member of the band The Killers. She acted as Julie Moore in the war movie “We Were Soldiers,” as the President’s daughter Alexandra in the spy-adventure film “Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams,” and as Gretel, one of the protagonists, in the movie “Hansel and Gretel” in 2002.
Taylor Momsen played Jennifer “Jenny” Humphrey in one of her best roles on the adolescent drama series “Gossip Girl” (2007–2010), which was chosen as one of the main casts. She also had an uncredited role in the drama series “Early Edition” (1998). In her teenage years, she gave up acting to seek a job as a singer, but her short filmography includes titles like “Saving Shiloh” (2006), “Paranoid Park” (2007), “Underdog” (2007), and “Spy School.” (2008). She has received numerous nods for awards for her work on “The Grinch,” “Underdog,” and “Gossip Girl.” She is now better known as the frontwoman and lead vocalist of the rock group “The Pretty Reckless.”
List of Taylor Momsen films, ranked from best to worst
1. We Were Soldiers (2002)
The film is a dramatic interpretation of the Battle of la Drang and is based on the novel “We Were Soldiers Once… and Young” by Lieutenant General Hal Moore and reporter Joseph L. Galloway. It shows the unmatched brutality of battle as well as bravery by soldiers.
Mel Gibson, Sam Elliott, Keri Russell, Greg Kinnear, Jon Hamm, Madeleine Stowe, and Chris Klein are among the cast members.
Randall Wallace is the director.
2. Paranoid Park(2007)
Role : Jennifer
Featuring : Jake Miller, Daniel Liu, Gabe Nevins, and Lauren McKinney
Gus Van Sant was the director.
3. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
The Grinch, who chooses to ruin Christmas for the residents of Whoville as a result of being humiliated by that town’s mayor, is the main character of the live-action adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ well-known children’s story. However, Cindy Lou Who and Martha May Whovier assist him in rediscovering the true meaning of Christmas and aid to redeem him.
Cindy Lou Who, a role
Starring: Ron Howard, Molly Shannon, Molly Shannon, Bryce Dallas Howard, Anthony Hopkins, Christine Baranski
Ron Howard was the director.
4. Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002)
Gary and Gerti Giggles present tough competition for Carmen and Juni Cortez in this second book of the Spy Kids series. In order to take control of the world, their father, Donnagon Giggles, wants to steal the “Transmooker.” He deceitfully rose to the position of head of the OSS. The Cortez siblings must now go to a mysterious island to recover the device.
Featuring: Alan Cumming, Steve Buscemi, Bill Paxton, Alexa Vega, Danny Trejo, Daryl Sabara, and
Robert Rodriguez was the director.
5. Underdog (2007)
A watchdog who gains abilities after being exposed to a substance is the center of the superhero action comedy Underdog. Soon after being adopted by a 12-year-old boy, he begins to use his power to defend the city where he resides.
Role:
Molly
Starring: John Slattery, Amy Adams, Jim Belushi, Jay Leno, Patrick Warburton, Peter Dinklage, and James Belushi
Frederik Du Chau is the director.
6. Spy School (2008)
Featuring: Roger Bart, Lea Thompson, D.L. Hughley, Rider Strong, and AnnaSophia Robb
Mark Blutman was the director.
7. Hansel & Gretel (2002)
Role:
Gretel
Starring: Tom Arnold, Lynn Redgrave, Delta Burke, Jacob Smith, and Howie Mandel
Gary J. Tunnicliffe is the director.
8. Saving Shiloh (2006)
Featuring: Jason Dolley, Bonnie Bartlett, Scott Wilson, Gerald McRaney
Sandy Tung is the director.
9. The Prophet’s Game (2000)
Sondra Locke, Joe Penny, Stephanie Zimbalist, and Dennis Hopper star.
David Worth is the director.
