Biography
Tall, boisterously amiable African-American character actor with a beaming smile, prominent chin and a good sense of timing. After supporting Dabney Coleman on the NBC sitcom, "Buffalo Bill" (1983-84), Taylor became noted for his flashy yet precise way with a retort as Anthony Bouvier, ex-convict turned handyman turned business partner on the popular CBS sitcom saga of a decoratrix dynasty, "Designing Women" (1986-93). Taylor has also acted …
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Career Milestones
| Grew up in New Orleans and Indianapolis | ||
| Most notable feature film role: as Hollywood in "Mannequin" (1987) and "Mannequin 2: On the Move" (1991) | ||
| Played Anthony Bouvier on popular CBS sitcom, "Designing Women" | ||
| Played Sheldon Baylor on the CBS sitcom, "Dave's World", starring Harry Anderson | ||
| Played Tony on NBC sitcom, "Buffalo Bill", starring Dabney Coleman | ||
1978 | First notable feature film role in "Damien--Omen II" | |
1982 | Earliest TV appearances included a small role in the adult-oriented latenight CBS sitcom pilot, "I'd Rather Be Calm" | |
1987 | TV-movie debut, "The Last Innocent Man", made for HBO | |
1998 | Broadway debut as Lumiere in the stage musical "Disney's Beauty and the Beast" | |
2000 | Was a regular panelist on the syndicated "To Tell the Truth" | |
Awards
1989 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in Designing Women |