Meshach Taylor

About Meshach Taylor

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 supporting roles in such films as "The Howling" (1980), "Explorers" (1985), "House of Games" (1987), and "Welcome to Oblivion" (1990) and later also enjoyed sitcom success on "Dave's World" (CBS, 1993-97)

Partners

Wife

Bianca Taylor.

Career Milestones

2000

Was a regular panelist on the syndicated "To Tell the Truth"

1998

Broadway debut as Lumiere in the stage musical "Disney's Beauty and the Beast"

Played Sheldon Baylor on the CBS sitcom, "Dave's World", starring Harry Anderson

Most notable feature film role: as Hollywood in "Mannequin" (1987) and "Mannequin 2: On the Move" (1991)

1987

TV-movie debut, "The Last Innocent Man", made for HBO

Played Anthony Bouvier on popular CBS sitcom, "Designing Women"

Played Tony on NBC sitcom, "Buffalo Bill", starring Dabney Coleman

1982

Earliest TV appearances included a small role in the adult-oriented latenight CBS sitcom pilot, "I'd Rather Be Calm"

1978

First notable feature film role in "Damien--Omen II"

Grew up in New Orleans and Indianapolis