Meshach Taylor

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Meshach Taylor Wiki Biography

Meshach Taylor was born on the 11th April 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts USA, and was an actor best known for his roles in the television series “Designing Women” (1986 – 1993) and “Dave’s World” (1993 – 1997). Taylor had been active in the entertainment industry from 1977 until he passed away 2014.

How much was the net worth of Meshach Taylor? It had been reported by authoritative sources that the overall size of his wealth was as much as $500,000, converted to the present day. Films and television were the major sources of Taylor’s modest fortune.

To begin with, Taylor’s parents were both professors. Meshach Taylor matriculated from Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis 1964, and then studied dramatic arts at Wilmington College (Ohio) and Florida A&M, but didn’t formally graduated from Florida A&M University until 1993.

Concerning his professional career, Meshach Taylor received a Joseph Jefferson Award in 1977 for his performance in the play “Sizwe Banzi is Dead”, and was nominated for the same award for his performance in “Native Son” (1979). His first engagement before the camera was the film “Damien Omen II” (1978), and he subsequently played in Michael Crichton’s thriller “Coma” (1978). In the third season of television series “The Incredible Hulk” (1979), Taylor had his first television appearance. In 1981, he was in the horror film by Joe Dante “The Beast”, followed in 1983 by appearing as Tony in 26 episodes of the sitcom “Buffalo Bill”. In the science fiction adventure “Explorers” (1985) he received a secondary role, with the two then 15-year-olds Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix in main roles. In the sitcom “Golden Girls” Meshach Taylor was seen as a police officer. Subsequently, he had a guest appearance in the series “Alf”. In the television series “Hill Street Blues” he played two roles in 1982 and 1986, then in the film drama “Inside Out” he was in the main cast in the role of Freddy and with Elliott Gould in front of the camera.

Then Taylor starred in 145 episodes in the TV series “Man Must Not Be” (1986 – 1993), and subsequently appeared in the series “Always Trouble with Dave” (1993 – 1997). His net worth was rising steadily through consistent employment.

In 1998, Taylor had his Broadway debut as Lumiere in “The Beauty and the Beast” in which he played alongside Toni Braxton, then landed the roles in the films “Jacks or Better” (2000) and “Friends & Family” (2001), and in the television series “Ned: How to Survive Studies” (2004), “All of Us” (2004), “Hannah Montana” (2007) and others. His last appearances were made in the feature films “Wigger” (2010) and “Hyenas” (2011), as well as the television series “Jessie” (2012).

Finally, in the personal life of the actor, Taylor was married to Bianca Ferguson from1983; they had three children together, plus another child he had from a previous relationship. Meshach Taylor died in June 2014 at the age of 67 in Altadena, California, after suffering from colorectal cancer.

IMDB Wikipedia “Always Trouble with Dave” (1993 – 1997) “Dave’s World” (1993-1997) “Designing Women” (1986 – 1993) “Hill Street Blues” (1982-1986) “Man Must Not Be” (1986 – 1993) $500 Thousand 1947 2014 Actor Actors African American Altadena April 11 Bianca Ferguson Bianca Ferguson (m. 1983–2014) Boston Buffalo Bill (1983) California Esme Taylor Explorers (1985) Hertha Mae Ward Jeff Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play (1979) Joe Dante Joseph T. Taylor June 28 Jury Prize – Best Ensemble Acting (2000) Massachusetts Mesach Taylor Meshach Taylor Meshach Taylor Net Worth Meshack Taylor Moshach Taylor Sandra Taylor Sandra Taylor (m. 1969–1980) Tamar Taylor Tariq Taylor The Incredible Hulk (1979) United States United States of America Viewers for Quality Television Awards – Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series(1988-1990) Yasmine Taylor

Meshach Taylor Quick Info

Full Name Meshach Taylor
Net Worth $500,000
Date Of Birth April 11, 1947, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Died June 28, 2014 (aged 67), Altadena, California, United States
Place Of Birth Boston
Profession Actor
Education Crispus Attucks High School, Wilmington College (Ohio) and Florida A&M University
Nationality American
Spouse Bianca Ferguson (m. 1983–2014, his death), Sandra Taylor (m. 1969–1980)
Children Esme Taylor, Tamar Taylor, Tariq Taylor, Yasmine Taylor
Parents Joseph T. Taylor, Hertha Mae Ward
Siblings Judith Taylor, Hussain Taylor
Nicknames Meshack Taylor , Mesach Taylor , Moshach Taylor
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/meshacht1
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/p6RGh2PXkv/
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0852886
Allmusic www.allmusic.com/artist/meshach-taylor-mn0001898139
Awards Jeff Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play (1979), Viewers for Quality Television Awards – Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series(1988-1990), Jury Prize – Best Ensemble Acting (2000),
Nominations Primetime Emmy Awards (1989),
Movies “Sizwe Banzi is Dead”(1977), “Native Son” (1979), “Coma” (1978), “The Beast” (1981)
TV Shows “Designing Women” (1986-1993), “Dave’s World” (1993-1997), “The Incredible Hulk” (1979), “Buffalo Bill” (1983), “Explorers” (1985), “Hill Street Blues” (1982-1986), “Man Must Not Be” (1986 – 1993), “Always Trouble with Dave” (1993 – 1997)

Meshach Taylor Important Facts

  • Close friends with Joe Mantegna. The pair were friends for over 40 years.
  • Following his death, he was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles, California.
  • Survived by his wife, Bianca Ferguson; daughters Tamar, Esme and Yasmine; son Tariq; and four grandchildren.
  • He was the only actor to appear in both Mannequin (1987) and Mannequin: On the Move (1991).
  • Attended and graduated from Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1964.
  • He was nominated for a 1979 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for “Native Son”, at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
  • He was awarded the 1977 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for his performance in “Sizwe Banzi is Dead”, at the Goodman Stage II Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
  • Received his Bachelor’s degree in Theatre from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida (1993).

Meshach Taylor Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Criminal Minds 2012-2014 TV Series Harrison Scott Actor
Silencio 2013/I Short Mr. Black Actor
He Knows My Heart 2012 Short Bishop Alexander Jameson Sr. Actor
Jessie 2012 TV Series Grimm Haloran Actor
Photo Finish 2011/II Short Ethan Fletcher Actor
Hyenas 2011 Crazy Briggs Actor
Wigger 2010 Charles Pruitt Actor
Tranced 2010 Cabbie Actor
Club Fiji 2008 Video Ratu Billy Actor
Hannah Montana 2008 TV Series Dahliano Actor
Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide 2004-2007 TV Series Mr. Wright Actor
The Unit 2006 TV Series Howard Whitwell Actor
All of Us 2005 TV Series Roger – Neesee’s Father Actor
Friends and Family 2001 Bruno Actor
The Drew Carey Show 2001 TV Series Oswald’s Double Actor
Static Shock 2000 TV Series Doctor Harris Actor
Jacks or Better 2000 Ron Actor
Cousin Skeeter 2000 TV Series Actor
The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: The Visitors from Outer Space 1999 Video short Pink Planet (voice) Actor
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue 1998 Video Cecil (voice, as Moshach Taylor) Actor
The Angry Beavers 1998 TV Series Bus Driver / Cyclops Actor
The Right Connections 1997 TV Movie Lionel Clark Actor
Dave’s World 1993-1997 TV Series Shel Baylor Actor
Caroline in the City 1996 TV Series Caroline’s Agent James Actor
Nothing Lasts Forever 1995 TV Movie Actor
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters 1995 TV Series Barber Monster Actor
Women of the House 1995 TV Series Anthony Bouvier Actor
Virtual Seduction 1995 TV Movie Anderson Actor
ABC Weekend Specials 1995 TV Series Rat Actor
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child 1995 TV Series The Woodcutter Actor
Burke’s Law 1994 TV Series Ozzie Banks Actor
Double, Double Toil and Trouble 1993 TV Movie Mr. N Actor
Designing Women 1986-1993 TV Series Anthony Bouvier Actor
In the Heat of the Night 1992 TV Series Tyler Corbin Actor
Class Act 1992 Duncan’s Dad Actor
Mannequin: On the Move 1991 Hollywood Montrose
Doorman
Actor
How to Murder a Millionaire 1990 TV Movie Danny Actor
Ultra Warrior 1990 Elijah Actor
Kid Safe: The Video 1988 Video short Marty Actor
Punky Brewster 1987 TV Series Delivery Man Actor
House of Games 1987 Mr. Dean Actor
The Allnighter 1987 Hotel Detective Philip Actor
The Last Innocent Man 1987 TV Movie Crosby Actor
Mannequin 1987 Hollywood Actor
What’s Happening Now! 1985-1987 TV Series Buddy Actor
Inside Out 1986 Freddy Actor
Hill Street Blues 1982-1986 TV Series Con Man / Sloan Actor
ALF 1986 TV Series Addison Actor
One More Saturday Night 1986 Bill Neal Actor
Melba 1986 TV Series Actor
The Golden Girls 1985 TV Series The Cop Actor
Warning Sign 1985 Video Technician #2 Actor
Explorers 1985 Gordon Miller Actor
Buffalo Bill 1983-1984 TV Series Tony Actor
The Haircut 1982 Short Sam (Shoe Shine Man) Actor
Cagney & Lacey 1982 TV Series Stereo Salesman Actor
Barney Miller 1982 TV Series Melvin Jackson Actor
The Beast Within 1982 Deputy Herbert Actor
Fly Away Home 1981 TV Movie as Meshack Taylor Actor
M*A*S*H 1981 TV Series Orderly Actor
The Howling 1981 Shantz (as Mesach Taylor) Actor
Lou Grant 1979-1981 TV Series Kinsasha / Marcus Prescott / Calvin Actor
The White Shadow 1980 TV Series Chipper Actor
The Incredible Hulk 1979 TV Series M.P. Actor
Stony Island 1978 Aldeman’s Yes-Man Actor
Barnaby Jones 1978 TV Series Parking Lot Attendant Actor
Damien: Omen II 1978 Dr. Kane Actor
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue 1998 Video performer: “Magic Mystery Show” Soundtrack
Mannequin: On the Move 1991 performer: “Casa De Coati” Soundtrack
Criminal Minds: Season 8 – New Directions 2013 Video short Himself Self
Criminal Minds: Season 8 – The Profiler’s Handbook: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 2013 Video short Himself Self
Shooting Gallery 2013 TV Series Himself Self
Celebrity Ghost Stories 2012 TV Series documentary Himself Self
The Wendy Williams Show 2011 TV Series Himself Self
The Actor’s Journey 2011 Video documentary Himself Self
The Actor’s Journey for Kids 2011 Video documentary Himself Self
Living Live! 2007 TV Series Himself – Host / Himself Self
Pet Star 2004-2005 TV Series documentary Judge Self
The Great American Celebrity Spelling Bee 2004 TV Mini-Series Himself Self
The Designing Women Reunion 2003 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
Rendez-View 2002 TV Series Himself Self
To Tell the Truth 2001-2002 TV Series Himself – Panelist Self
Entertainment Tonight Presents: The Real Designing Women 2000 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade 1996 TV Special Self
John & Leeza from Hollywood 1993 TV Series Himself Self
Ebony/Jet Showcase 1988-1993 TV Series Himself Self
The 14th Annual American Black Achievement Awards 1993 TV Special Himself Self
Circus of the Stars and Sideshow 1992 TV Special documentary Himself – Performer Self
One on One with John Tesh 1992 TV Series Himself Self
The Arsenio Hall Show 1992 TV Series Himself Self
Laughing Back: Comedy Takes a Stand 1992 TV Movie Himself Self
The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 1991 TV Special Himself – Presenter: Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries or a Special Self
Motown 30: What’s Goin’ On! 1990 TV Special Himself Self
The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 1989 TV Special Himself – Nominee: Outstanding Supporting Actor in Comedy Series & Co-Presenter: Best Lead Actress / Actor in Drama Series Self
The New Hollywood Squares 1989 TV Series Guest Appearance Self
Couch Potatoes 1989 TV Series Himself Self
The Pat Sajak Show 1989 TV Series Himself Self
American Film Institute Comedy Special 1987 TV Special Virgil (segment “The Rec Room”) Self
The 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2015 TV Special Himself – In Memoriam Archive Footage
Entertainment Tonight 2014 TV Series Himself Archive Footage
The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards 2014 TV Special Himself – In Memoriam Archive Footage
Retrosexual: The 80’s 2004 TV Mini-Series documentary Archive Footage
Brilliant But Cancelled 2002 TV Movie documentary Archive Footage

Meshach Taylor Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2000 Jury Prize RiverRun International Film Festival Best Ensemble Acting Jacks or Better (2000) Won
1990 Q Award Viewers for Quality Television Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series Designing Women (1986) Won
1989 Q Award Viewers for Quality Television Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series Designing Women (1986) Won
1988 Q Award Viewers for Quality Television Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series Designing Women (1986) Won
2000 Jury Prize RiverRun International Film Festival Best Ensemble Acting Jacks or Better (2000) Nominated
1990 Q Award Viewers for Quality Television Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series Designing Women (1986) Nominated
1989 Q Award Viewers for Quality Television Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series Designing Women (1986) Nominated
1988 Q Award Viewers for Quality Television Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series Designing Women (1986) Nominated