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.
Acted in 58
2010s
- 2011
- 2010
Hyenas
Crazy Briggs
Wigger
Movie
2000s
- 2007
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide: Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs, and Weasels
Mr. Wright
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
The Designing Women Reunion
Movie
- 2001
Friends and Family
Bruno
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: The Visitors from Outer Space
Pink Planet (voice)
- 1997
The Right Connections
Lionel Clark
- 1995
Virtual Seduction
Anderson
Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale
The Rat
Women of the House
Anthony Bouvier · 1 episode
- 1994
- 1993
Double, Double, Toil and Trouble
Sr. N
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
Ultra Warrior
Elijah
1980s
- 1988
Kid Safe: The Video
Marty
- 1987
Inside Out
Freddy
The Allnighter
Hotel Detective Philip
The Last Innocent Man
Crosby
- 1986
One More Saturday Night
Bill Neal
Melba
TV
- 1985
Warning Sign
Video Technician #2
- 1984
- 1983
Buffalo Bill
Tony · 26 episodes
- 1982
The Haircut
Sam (Shoe Shine Man)
- 1981
Fly Away Home
Movie
1970s
- 1978
Stony Island
Alderman's Yes-Man
- 1977
- 1975
- 1973
- 1972
Appearances5
1990s
- 1997
- 1996
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
Self
1950s
- 1950
