Meshach Taylor
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA — Apr 11 1947• Died Jun 28 2014
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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 (a…
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Meshach Taylor's Credits
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Criminal Minds
Harrison Scott
M*A*S*H
The Drew Carey Show
Oswald's Double
Hannah Montana
Dahliano
The Golden Girls
Cop
Barney Miller
Melvin Jackson
The Incredible Hulk
M.P.
ALF
Addison
Jessie
Grimm Haloran
Caroline in the City
Caroline's Agent James
The Unit
Hill Street Blues
Sloan
Lou Grant
Kinsasha
Barnaby Jones
Parking Lot Attendant
Designing Women
Anthony Bouvier
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
The Woodcutter (voice)
Dave's World
Shel Baylor
Static Shock
Dr. Harris (voice)
Punky Brewster
Delivery Man
All of Us
Cagney & Lacey
Burke's Law
Ozzie Banks
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
Mr. Wright
The White Shadow
Chipper
Hearts Afire
Shel Baylor (uncredited)
Pet Star
Self - Judge
What's Happening Now!!
Women of the House
Anthony Bouvier
Explorers
Gordon Miller
Buffalo Bill
Tony
The Howling
Shantz
Mannequin
Hollywood
Melba
Damien - Omen II
Dr Kane
House of Games
Mr. Dean
Mannequin Two: On the Move
Hollywood Montrose / Doorman
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
Cecil (voice)
Inside Out
Freddy
Warning Sign
Video Technician #2
The Last Innocent Man
Crosby
Class Act
Duncan's Dad
Fly Away Home
Stony Island
Alderman's Yes-Man
Double, Double, Toil and Trouble
Sr. N
Friends and Family
Bruno
One More Saturday Night
Bill Neal
The Designing Women Reunion
The Beast Within
Deputy Herbert
How to Murder a Millionaire
Danny
The Allnighter
Hotel Detective Philip
The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: The Visitors from Outer Space
Pink Planet (voice)
Hyenas
Crazy Briggs
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide: Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs, and Weasels
Mr. Wright
The Right Connections
Lionel Clark
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
The Rat
Virtual Seduction
Anderson
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
Self
The Haircut
Sam (Shoe Shine Man)
Tranced
Cabbie
Kid Safe: The Video
Marty
Wigger
Ultra Warrior
Elijah