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Surrounded by four dazzling Southern-styled ladies on the hit sitcom Designing Women, genial African-American Meshach Taylor made a name for himself as the beleaguered male foil consistently at the mercy of the ladies' antics during its seven-season run. The Boston-born actor who was raised in New Orleans... See full bio »

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

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2013 Silencio (short)
Mr. Black
 
2012 Criminal Minds (TV series)
Harrison Scott
– The Fallen (2012) … Harrison Scott
 
2012 Jessie (TV series)
Grimm Haloran
– The Whining (2012) … Grimm Haloran
 
2012 He Knows My Heart (short)
Bishop Alexander Jameson Sr.
 
2011 Hyenas
Crazy Briggs
 
2011/II Photo Finish (short)
Ethan Fletcher
 
2010 Wigger
Charles Pruitt
 
2010 Tranced
Cabbie
 
2008 Club Fiji (video)
Ratu Billy
 
2008 Hannah Montana (TV series)
Dahliano
– Yet Another Side of Me (2008) … Dahliano
 
2004-2007 Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (TV series)
Mr. Wright
– Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs and Weasels: Part One (2007) … Mr. Wright
– Volunteering & the Library (2007) … Mr. Wright
– Social Studies & Embarrassment (2006) … Mr. Wright
– Art Class & Lost and Found (2006) … Mr. Wright
– Popularity & Stressin' Out (2006) … Mr. Wright
See all 23 episodes »
 
2006 The Unit (TV series)
Howard Whitwell
– Old Home Week (2006) … Howard Whitwell
 
2005 All of Us (TV series)
Roger - Neesee's Father
– Liar, Liar (2005) … Roger - Neesee's Father
 
2001 Friends and Family
Bruno
 
2001 The Drew Carey Show (TV series)
Oswald's Double
– What's Wrong with This Episode IV (2001) … Oswald's Double
 
2000 Static Shock (TV series)
Dr. Harris
– Aftershock (2000) … Dr. Harris (voice)
 
2000 Jacks or Better
Ron
 
1999 The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: The Visitors from Outer Space (video short)
Pink Planet (voice)
 
1998 The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (video)
Cecil (voice) (as Moshach Taylor)
 
1998 The Angry Beavers (TV series)
Bus Driver / Cyclops
– Friends, Romans, Beavers!/Big Round Sticky Fish Thingy (1998) … Bus Driver (voice) / Cyclops (voice)
 
1997 The Right Connections (TV movie)
Lionel Clark
 
1993-1997 Dave's World (TV series)
Shel Baylor
– The Creeping Peril (1997) … Shel Baylor
– Let Simmer, Then Grill (1997) … Shel Baylor
– A Woman of Independent Seams (1997) … Shel Baylor
– Oh Dad, Poor Dad (1997) … Shel Baylor
– Tropical Depression (1997) … Shel Baylor
See all 91 episodes »
 
1996 Caroline in the City (TV series)
Caroline's Agent James
– Caroline and the Cereal (1996) … Caroline's Agent James
 
1995 Nothing Lasts Forever (TV movie)
 
1995 Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (TV series)
Barber Monster
– Rosh O' Monster/The Tree of Ickis (1995) … Barber Monster (voice)
 
1995 Women of the House (TV series)
Anthony Bouvier
– Dear Diary (1995) … Anthony Bouvier
 
1995 Virtual Seduction (TV movie)
Anderson
 
1995 ABC Weekend Specials (TV series)
Rat
– Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale (1995) … Rat (voice)
 
1995 Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (TV series)
The Woodcutter
– Rapunzel (1995) … The Woodcutter (voice)
 
1994 Burke's Law (TV series)
Ozzie Banks
– Who Killed the Anchorman? (1994) … Ozzie Banks
 
1993 Double, Double, Toil and Trouble (TV movie)
Mr. N
 
1986-1993 Designing Women (TV series)
Anthony Bouvier
– Gone with a Whim: Part 1 (1993) … Anthony Bouvier
– Gone with a Whim: Part 2 (1993) … Anthony Bouvier
– The Lying Game (1993) … Anthony Bouvier
– The Woman Who Came to Sugarbakers (1993) … Anthony Bouvier
– It's Not So Easy Being Green (1993) … Anthony Bouvier
See all 145 episodes »
 
1992 In the Heat of the Night (TV series)
Tyler Corbin
– Brother's Keeper (1992) … Tyler Corbin
 
1992 Class Act
Duncan's Dad
 
1991 Mannequin: On the Move
Hollywood Montrose / Doorman
 
1990 How to Murder a Millionaire (TV movie)
Danny
 
1990 Ultra Warrior
Elijah
 
1987 Punky Brewster (TV series)
Delivery Man
– Unhooking Henry (1987) … Delivery Man
 
1987 House of Games
Mr. Dean
 
1987 The Allnighter
Hotel Detective Philip
 
1987 The Last Innocent Man (TV movie)
Crosby
 
1987 Mannequin
Hollywood
 
1985-1987 What's Happening Now! (TV series)
Buddy
– Opening Day (1987) … Buddy
– The Bully (1985) … Buddy
 
1986 Inside Out
Freddy
 
1982-1986 Hill Street Blues (TV series)
Con Man / Sloan
– The Best Defense (1986) … Con Man
– Stan the Man (1982) … Sloan
 
1986 ALF (TV series)
Addison
– Pennsylvania 6-5000 (1986) … Addison
 
1986 One More Saturday Night
Bill Neal
 
1986 Melba (TV series)
– Manhunt (1986)
 
1985 The Golden Girls (TV series)
Cop
– The Engagement (1985) … Cop
 
1985 Warning Sign
Video Technician #2
 
1985 Explorers
Gordon Miller
 
1983-1984 Buffalo Bill (TV series)
Tony
– Church of the Poisoned Mind (1984) … Tony
– Have Yourself a Very Degrading Christmas (1984) … Tony
– The Tap Dancer (1984) … Tony
– A Hero (1984) … Tony
– Buffalo Bill Versus the Kremlin (1984) … Tony
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1982 Cagney & Lacey (TV series)
– Internal Affairs (1982)
 
1982 Barney Miller (TV series)
Melvin Jackson
– Landmark: Part 3 (1982) … Melvin Jackson
 
1982 The Beast Within
Deputy Herbert
 
1982 The Haircut (short)
Sam (Shoe Shine Man)
 
1981 Fly Away Home (TV movie) (as Meshack Taylor)
 
1981 M*A*S*H (TV series)
Orderly
– The Life You Save (1981) … Orderly
 
1981 The Howling
Shantz (as Mesach Taylor)
 
1979-1981 Lou Grant (TV series)
Calvin / Kinsasha / Marcus Prescott
– Boomerang (1981) … Kinsasha
– Charlatan (1979) … Marcus Prescott
– Home (1979) … Calvin
 
1980 The White Shadow (TV series)
Chipper
– Out at Home (1980) … Chipper
 
1979 The Incredible Hulk (TV series)
M.P.
– Blind Rage (1979) … M.P.
 
1978 Stony Island
Aldeman's Yes-Man
 
1978 Barnaby Jones (TV series)
Parking Lot Attendant
– A Frame for Murder (1978) … Parking Lot Attendant
 
1978 Damien: Omen II
Dr. Kane
 
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1998 The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (video) (performer: "Magic Mystery Show")
 
1991 Mannequin: On the Move (performer: "Casa De Coati")
 
Show ShowSelf (26 titles)
2013 Shooting Gallery (TV series)
Himself
– Riding Along with Sarah (2013) … Himself
 
2012 Celebrity Ghost Stories (TV series)
Himself
– Lewis Black/Meshach Taylor/Samantha Harris (2012) … Himself
 
2011 The Wendy Williams Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 May 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 The Actor's Journey (video documentary)
Himself
 
2011 The Actor's Journey for Kids (video documentary)
Himself
 
2007 Living Live! (TV series)
Himself - Host
– Episode #1.21 (2007) … Himself - Host
 
2004-2005 Pet Star (TV series documentary)
Judge
– Episode #3.10 (2005) … Judge
– Episode #3.5 (2004) … Judge
 
2004 The Great American Celebrity Spelling Bee (TV mini-series)
Himself
 
2003 The Designing Women Reunion (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Rendez-View (TV series)
Himself
– Caution: Goldigger Ahead (2002) … Himself
– Coffee, Tea or Me? (2002) … Himself
 
2001-2002 To Tell the Truth (TV series)
Himself - Panelist
– Episode #2.19 (2002)
– The Guy Who Wrote the Encyclopedia of Toilet Paper (2001) … Himself - Panelist
 
2000 Entertainment Tonight Presents: The Real Designing Women (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1996 Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade (TV special)
 
1993 John & Leeza from Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.52 (1993) … Himself
 
1988-1993 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 May 1993 (1993) … Himself
– Episode dated 30 September 1988 (1988) … Himself
 
1993 The 14th Annual American Black Achievement Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1992 Circus of the Stars and Sideshow (TV special documentary)
Himself - Performer
 
1992 One on One with John Tesh (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.166 (1992) … Himself
 
1992 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 30 April 1992 (1992) … Himself
 
1992 Laughing Back: Comedy Takes a Stand (TV movie)
Himself
 
1991 The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Casting for a Miniseries or a Special
 
1990 Motown 30: What's Goin' On! (TV special)
Himself
 
1989 The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in Comedy Series & Co-Presenter: Best Lead Actress/Actor in Drama Series
 
1989 The New Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Guest Appearance
– Episode dated 29 May 1989 (1989) … Guest Appearance
 
1988 Kid Safe: The Video (video documentary)
Marty
 
1987 American Film Institute Comedy Special (TV special)
Virgil (segment "The Rec Room")
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2004 Retrosexual: The 80's
 
2002 Brilliant But Cancelled (TV documentary)
 

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Personal Details

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(1977) He acted in the play, "Sizwe Banzi is Dead," at the Goodman Stage II Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, with Lionel Smith, directed by Gregory Mosher. See more »

Alternate Names:

Mesach Taylor | Meshack Taylor | Moshach Taylor
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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. See more »

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