Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ronald James Taylor (October 16, 1952 – January 16, 2002) was an American actor. Chiefly famous for his role as Stanley in Vinnie and Bobby in 1992 he also had a host of other guest appearances in popular television to his name including providing the voice for "Bleeding Gums" Murphy in The Simpsons. He also starred in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as a Klingon chef. He also originated the role of Audrey II in the original Off- Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors. Taylor's acting debut was in the 1983 comedy Trading Places where he was credited as Big Black Guy. Ron married Deborah Sharpe and they stayed married till his death, and they had a child named Adamah together.[1] The date they married is unknown. He was also a writer for Forever Knight (1992) and The Sentinel (1996). On January 16, 2002 Taylor died of a heart attack at the age of 49. The Simpsons episode "Sweets and Sour Marge" was dedicated to him. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ron Taylor, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Movies & TV Shows
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The Simpsons (1989) — Bleeding Gums Murphy (voice)
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) — Lao Chie (voice) (uncredited)
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Trading Places (1983) — Big Black Guy
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Twin Peaks (1990) — Coach Wingate
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Batman: The Animated Series (1992) — Orderly (voice)
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) — Klingon Chef
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ER (1994) — Bob
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Quantum Leap (1989) — Papa David Harper
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Home Improvement (1991) — Kyle
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Miami Vice (1984) — Linus Oliver
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Ally McBeal (1997) — Singer in Bar
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Family Matters (1989) — Darnell Coleman
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Who's That Girl (1987) — 1st Dock Worker
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The Ice Pirates (1984) — Pimp Robot (voice) (uncredited)
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Amos & Andrew (1993) — Sherman
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Night Court (1984) — Attendant Cal
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The Mighty Quinn (1989) — McKeon
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Matlock (1986) — Deacon Holmes
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Heart Condition (1990) — Bubba
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Deadfall (1993) — The Baby
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Ritual (2002) — Superintendant Archibald
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Rover Dangerfield (1991) — Mugsy / Bruno (voice)
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Profiler (1996) — Fat Cat
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Exterminator 2 (1984) — Dude
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Second Sight (1989) — Carl
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Collision Course (1989) — Auto Worker Bowling Alley #2
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Wiseguy (1987)
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Relentless (1989) — Captain Blakely
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China Beach (1988)
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There Goes the Neighborhood (1992) — Bubble Man
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My Little Pony (1984) — Scorpan / The Prince (voice)
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Scott Joplin (1977) — John Stark's Driver (uncredited)
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American Playhouse (1982) — Mr. Scott (segment 'Astronomy')
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A Cool Like That Christmas (1993) — Reverend (voice)
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Lush Life (1993) — Clerk
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People Like Us (1990) — Man at Victim's Meeting
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In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance (1994) — Reddick
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Vinnie & Bobby (1992)
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Channel Umptee-3 (1997) — Clifton (voice)
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Leonard Bernstein's Mass (1981) — Street Chorus Soloist: "Easy"