Meshach Taylor
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 11, 1947 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Died
- June 28, 2014
- Active Years
- 1950–2011 (62 Years)
- Total Credits
- 66 credits in database
Biography
Meshach Taylor was an American actor born on April 11, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts. He was widely recognized for his role as Anthony Bouvier on the CBS sitcom Designing Women, which aired from 1986 to 1993. For this performance, he received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Taylor also portrayed the character Hollywood Montrose in the 1987 film Mannequin and its 1991 sequel. His other television credits include the role of Tony on the NBC sitcom Buffalo Bill, Sheldon Baylor on the CBS sitcom Dave's World, and Alastair Wright on the Nickelodeon series Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. Taylor died on June 28, 2014, at the age of 67.
Career overview
Meshach Taylor was an American actor born in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 11, 1947. He is widely recognized for his portrayal of Anthony Bouvier on the CBS sitcom Designing Women, which aired from 1986 to 1993. For his work on the series, where he played a deliveryman who eventually becomes a partner in an interior design firm, Taylor received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
In addition to his television work, Taylor was known for his performance as Hollywood Montrose, a flamboyant window dresser, in the 1987 film Mannequin and its 1991 sequel. His television career included roles as Tony on the NBC sitcom Buffalo Bill, Sheldon Baylor on the CBS sitcom Dave's World, and the character Alastair Wright on the Nickelodeon sitcom Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. Throughout his career, Taylor was noted for his comic timing and amiable screen presence. He passed away on June 28, 2014.
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Full Filmography
66 titles- Jessie (2011) as Grimm Haloran
- Hyenas (2010) as Crazy Briggs
- Wigger (2010)
- Tranced (2010) as Cabbie
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide: Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs, and Weasels (2007) as Mr. Wright
- Hannah Montana (2006) as Dahliano
- The Unit (2006) as Howard Whitwell
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Harrison Scott
- Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (2004) as Mr. Wright
- All of Us (2003)
- The Designing Women Reunion (2003)
- Pet Star (2002) as Self - Judge
- Friends and Family (2001) as Bruno
- Static Shock (2000) as Dr. Harris (voice)
- The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1999) as Cecil (voice)
- The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: The Visitors from Outer Space (1999) as Pink Planet (voice)
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Right Connections (1997) as Lionel Clark
- Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade (1996) as Self
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Oswald's Double
- Caroline in the City (1995) as Caroline's Agent James
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as The Woodcutter (voice)
- Women of the House (1995) as Anthony Bouvier
- Virtual Seduction (1995) as Anderson
- Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale (1995) as The Rat
- Burke's Law (1994) as Ozzie Banks
- Dave's World (1993) as Shel Baylor
- Double, Double, Toil and Trouble (1993) as Sr. N
- Hearts Afire (1992) as Shel Baylor (uncredited)
- Class Act (1992) as Duncan's Dad
- Mannequin Two: On the Move (1991) as Hollywood Montrose / Doorman
- How to Murder a Millionaire (1990) as Danny
- Ultra Warrior (1990) as Elijah
- Kid Safe: The Video (1988) as Marty
- Mannequin (1987) as Hollywood
- House of Games (1987) as Mr. Dean
- The Last Innocent Man (1987) as Crosby
- The Allnighter (1987) as Hotel Detective Philip
- Inside Out (1987) as Freddy
- ALF (1986) as Addison
- Designing Women (1986) as Anthony Bouvier
- Melba (1986)
- One More Saturday Night (1986) as Bill Neal
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Cop
- Explorers (1985) as Gordon Miller
- Warning Sign (1985) as Video Technician #2
- Punky Brewster (1984) as Delivery Man
- Buffalo Bill (1983) as Tony
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- The Beast Within (1982) as Deputy Herbert
- The Haircut (1982) as Sam (Shoe Shine Man)
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Sloan
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Con Man
- The Howling (1981) as Shantz
- Fly Away Home (1981)
- The White Shadow (1978) as Chipper
- Damien - Omen II (1978) as Dr Kane
- Stony Island (1978) as Alderman's Yes-Man
- Lou Grant (1977) as Kinsasha
- Lou Grant (1977) as Marcus Prescott
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as M.P.
- Barney Miller (1975) as Melvin Jackson
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Parking Lot Attendant
- M*A*S*H (1972)
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Meshach Taylor best known for?
Meshach Taylor is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jessie (2011), Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009), Hannah Montana (2006), Married to the Mob (1988).
When and where was Meshach Taylor born?
Meshach Taylor was born on April 11, 1947 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They passed away on June 28, 2014.
How many credits does Meshach Taylor have?
Meshach Taylor has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2011.
What is Meshach Taylor's background in cinema and television?
Meshach Taylor was an American actor born on April 11, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts. He was widely recognized for his role as Anthony Bouvier on the CBS sitcom Designing Women, which aired from 1986 to 1993. For this performance, he received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor i...
Meshach Taylor by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (2004) as Mr. Wright — aged about 57
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Harrison Scott — aged about 58
- Jessie (2011) as Grimm Haloran — aged about 64
- Static Shock (2000) as Dr. Harris (voice) — aged about 53
- Pet Star (2002) as Self - Judge — aged about 55
- M*A*S*H (1972) — aged about 25
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