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Meshach Taylor
Actor

Meshach Taylor

11 Apr 1947Born
28 Jun 2014Died
67Age at death
59Credits

Biography

Meshach Taylor (April 11, 1947 – June 28, 2014) was an American actor. He was widely known for his role as Anthony Bouvier on the CBS sitcom Designing Women (1986–93), for which he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He was also known for his portrayal of Hollywood Montrose, a flamboyant window dresser in the 1987 film Mannequin and its 1991 sequel. Taylor also appeared as Sheldon Baylor on the CBS sitcom Dave's World (1993–97), Tony on the NBC sitcom Buffalo Bill, and social studies teacher (and later school principal) Alastair Wright on the Nickelodeon sitcom Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2011JessieSeries: Grimm Haloran (1 episode)
  2. 2010HyenasFilm: Crazy Briggs
  3. 2010WiggerFilm
  4. 2010TrancedFilm: Cabbie
  5. 2007Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide: Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs, and WeaselsFilm: Mr. Wright
  6. 2006Hannah MontanaSeries: Dahliano (1 episode)
  7. 2006The UnitSeries: Howard Whitwell (1 episode)
  8. 2005Criminal MindsSeries: Harrison Scott (2 episodes)
  9. 2004Ned's Declassified School Survival GuideSeries: Mr. Wright (24 episodes)
  10. 2003All of UsSeries (1 episode)
  11. 2003The Designing Women ReunionFilm
  12. 2001Friends and FamilyFilm: Bruno
  13. 2000Static ShockSeries: Dr. Harris (voice) (1 episode)
  14. 1999The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: The Visitors from Outer SpaceFilm: Pink Planet (voice)
  15. 1999The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the RescueFilm: Cecil (voice)
  16. 1997The Right ConnectionsFilm: Lionel Clark
  17. 1995Caroline in the CitySeries: Caroline's Agent James (1 episode)
  18. 1995The Drew Carey ShowSeries: Oswald's Double (1 episode)
  19. 1995Virtual SeductionFilm: Anderson
  20. 1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildSeries: The Woodcutter (voice) (1 episode)
  21. 1995Jirimpimbira: An African Folk TaleFilm: The Rat
  22. 1995Women of the HouseSeries: Anthony Bouvier (1 episode)
  23. 1994Burke's LawSeries: Ozzie Banks (1 episode)
  24. 1993Double, Double, Toil and TroubleFilm: Sr. N
  25. 1993Dave's WorldSeries: Shel Baylor (98 episodes)
  26. 1992Hearts AfireSeries: Shel Baylor (uncredited) (1 episode)
  27. 1992Class ActFilm: Duncan's Dad
  28. 1991Mannequin Two: On the MoveFilm: Hollywood Montrose / Doorman
  29. 1990How to Murder a MillionaireFilm: Danny
  30. 1990Ultra WarriorFilm: Elijah
  31. 1988Kid Safe: The VideoFilm: Marty
  32. 1987House of GamesFilm: Mr. Dean
  33. 1987Inside OutFilm: Freddy
  34. 1987The AllnighterFilm: Hotel Detective Philip
  35. 1987The Last Innocent ManFilm: Crosby
  36. 1987MannequinFilm: Hollywood
  37. 1986Designing WomenSeries: Anthony Bouvier (163 episodes)
  38. 1986ALFSeries: Addison (1 episode)
  39. 1986One More Saturday NightFilm: Bill Neal
  40. 1986MelbaSeries (1 episode)
  41. 1985The Golden GirlsSeries: Cop (1 episode)
  42. 1985Warning SignFilm: Video Technician #2
  43. 1985ExplorersFilm: Gordon Miller
  44. 1984Punky BrewsterSeries: Delivery Man (1 episode)
  45. 1983Buffalo BillSeries: Tony (26 episodes)
  46. 1982The HaircutFilm: Sam (Shoe Shine Man)
  47. 1982Cagney & LaceySeries (1 episode)
  48. 1982The Beast WithinFilm: Deputy Herbert
  49. 1981Fly Away HomeFilm
  50. 1981The HowlingFilm: Shantz
  51. 1981Hill Street BluesSeries: Sloan, Con Man (1 episode)
  52. 1978The White ShadowSeries: Chipper (1 episode)
  53. 1978Stony IslandFilm: Alderman's Yes-Man
  54. 1978Damien - Omen IIFilm: Dr Kane
  55. 1977The Incredible HulkSeries: M.P. (1 episode)
  56. 1977Lou GrantSeries: Kinsasha, Marcus Prescott (1 episode)
  57. 1975Barney MillerSeries: Melvin Jackson (1 episode)
  58. 1973Barnaby JonesSeries: Parking Lot Attendant (1 episode)
  59. 1972M*A*S*HSeries: Orderly (1 episode)

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