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Meshach Taylor
Acting

Meshach Taylor

Born 1947-04-11
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Meshach Taylor

Criminal Minds
TV
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Criminal Minds

2005
TMDB4.2
ALF
TV
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ALF

1986
TMDB3.8
M*A*S*H
TV
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M*A*S*H

1972
TMDB4.0
The View
TV
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The View

1997
TMDB2.1
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
TV
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Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide

2004
TMDB4.3
Hannah Montana
TV
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Hannah Montana

2006
TMDB3.5
The Howling
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The Howling

1981
TMDB3.3
Jessie
TV
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Jessie

2011
TMDB4.0
Damien - Omen II
Movie
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Damien - Omen II

1978
TMDB3.2
Mannequin
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Mannequin

1987
TMDB3.5

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (66 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
JessieJessieGrimm HaloranTV Series2011
HyenasHyenasCrazy BriggsMovie2010
WiggerWiggerSelf / AppearanceMovie2010
TrancedCabbieMovie2010
Celebrity Ghost StoriesCelebrity Ghost StoriesSelfTV Series2009
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide: Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs, and WeaselsNed's Declassified School Survival Guide: Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs, and WeaselsMr. WrightMovie2007
Hannah MontanaHannah MontanaDahlianoTV Series2006
The UnitThe UnitHoward WhitwellTV Series2006
Criminal MindsCriminal MindsHarrison ScottTV Series2005
Ned's Declassified School Survival GuideNed's Declassified School Survival GuideMr. WrightTV Series2004
All of UsAll of UsSelf / AppearanceTV Series2003
The Designing Women ReunionThe Designing Women ReunionSelf / AppearanceMovie2003
Pet StarPet StarSelf - JudgeTV Series2002
Friends and FamilyFriends and FamilyBrunoMovie2001
Static ShockStatic ShockDr. Harris (voice)TV Series2000
The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: The Visitors from Outer SpaceThe Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: The Visitors from Outer SpacePink Planet (voice)Movie1999
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the RescueThe Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the RescueCecil (voice)Movie1999
The Right ConnectionsThe Right ConnectionsLionel ClarkMovie1997
The ViewThe ViewSelfTV Series1997
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His TradeHarry Anderson: The Tricks of His TradeSelfMovie1996
Caroline in the CityCaroline in the CityCaroline's Agent JamesTV Series1995
The Drew Carey ShowThe Drew Carey ShowOswald's DoubleTV Series1995
Virtual SeductionVirtual SeductionAndersonMovie1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildThe Woodcutter (voice)TV Series1995
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk TaleJirimpimbira: An African Folk TaleThe RatMovie1995
Women of the HouseWomen of the HouseAnthony BouvierTV Series1995
Burke's LawBurke's LawOzzie BanksTV Series1994
Double, Double, Toil and TroubleDouble, Double, Toil and TroubleSr. NMovie1993
Dave's WorldDave's WorldShel BaylorTV Series1993
Hearts AfireHearts AfireShel Baylor (uncredited)TV Series1992
Class ActClass ActDuncan's DadMovie1992
Mannequin Two: On the MoveMannequin Two: On the MoveHollywood Montrose / DoormanMovie1991
How to Murder a MillionaireHow to Murder a MillionaireDannyMovie1990
Ultra WarriorUltra WarriorElijahMovie1990
Kid Safe: The VideoKid Safe: The VideoMartyMovie1988
House of GamesHouse of GamesMr. DeanMovie1987
Inside OutInside OutFreddyMovie1987
The AllnighterThe AllnighterHotel Detective PhilipMovie1987
The Last Innocent ManThe Last Innocent ManCrosbyMovie1987
MannequinMannequinHollywoodMovie1987
Designing WomenDesigning WomenAnthony BouvierTV Series1986
ALFALFAddisonTV Series1986
One More Saturday NightOne More Saturday NightBill NealMovie1986
MelbaMelbaSelf / AppearanceTV Series1986
The Golden GirlsThe Golden GirlsCopTV Series1985
Warning SignWarning SignVideo Technician #2Movie1985
ExplorersExplorersGordon MillerMovie1985
Punky BrewsterPunky BrewsterDelivery ManTV Series1984
Buffalo BillBuffalo BillTonyTV Series1983
The HaircutThe HaircutSam (Shoe Shine Man)Movie1982
Cagney & LaceyCagney & LaceySelf / AppearanceTV Series1982
The Beast WithinThe Beast WithinDeputy HerbertMovie1982
Fly Away HomeFly Away HomeSelf / AppearanceMovie1981
The HowlingThe HowlingShantzMovie1981
Hill Street BluesHill Street BluesSloanTV Series1981
Hill Street BluesHill Street BluesCon ManTV Series1981
The White ShadowThe White ShadowChipperTV Series1978
Stony IslandStony IslandAlderman's Yes-ManMovie1978
Damien - Omen IIDamien - Omen IIDr KaneMovie1978
The Incredible HulkThe Incredible HulkM.P.TV Series1977
Lou GrantLou GrantKinsashaTV Series1977
Lou GrantLou GrantMarcus PrescottTV Series1977
Barney MillerBarney MillerMelvin JacksonTV Series1975
Barnaby JonesBarnaby JonesParking Lot AttendantTV Series1973
M*A*S*HM*A*S*HOrderlyTV Series1972
The Bob Hope ShowThe Bob Hope ShowSelfTV Series1950
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