Ron Taylor
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.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 16, 1952
Deathday: January 16, 2002
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Second Sight
1989-11-03
Second Sight
Overview: Wills is an ex-cop who pairs up with Bobby, a wacky psychic, to form the "Second Sight Detective Agency." Bobby's clairvoyant abilities come in handy during their investigations. When a nun recruits them for a case involving car theft, they suddenly find themselves dealing with the abduction of a prominent cardinal who has a chance of becoming the next pope. Bobby's psychic powers go haywire as they pursue the case.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-11-03
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In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance
1994-01-23
In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance
Overview: A criminal gang commits a string of violent robberies and murders, culminating in the assassination of the police detective on the case, which may lead to their downfall.
Genres: Thriller Crime TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-01-23
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Heart Condition
1990-02-02
Heart Condition
Overview: Racist police officer Jack Moony has a vendetta against Napoleon Stone, a charismatic black lawyer who is sleeping with Jack's old flame Crystal Gerrity. Jack has a heart attack, but his life is saved when he receives Stone's heart, since Stone died mysteriously the same night as Jack was stricken. Stone is not completely gone, however, and as a ghost he is all too happy to give Jack advice on how he should do his job and live his life.
Genres: Comedy Crime Drama Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-02-02
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Deadfall
1993-10-08
Deadfall
Overview: After he accidentally kills his father, Mike, during a sting, Joe tries to carry out Mike's dying wish by recovering valuables that Mike's twin brother Lou stole from him years earlier. But Uncle Lou is also a confidence artist, and Joe is soon drawn into his increasingly dangerous schemes.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-10-08
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The Ice Pirates
1984-03-16
The Ice Pirates
Overview: In the not too distant future, where by far the most precious commodity in the galaxy is water. The last surviving water planet was somehow removed to the unreachable centre of the galaxy at the end of the galactic trade wars. The galaxy is ruled by an evil emperor presiding over a trade oligarchy that controls all mining and sale of ice from asteroids and comets.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-03-16
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Exterminator 2
1984-09-14
Exterminator 2
Overview: The flamethrower-wielding vigilante John Eastland returns to rid New York of a drug lord and his gang.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-09-14
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Scott Joplin
1977-02-11
Scott Joplin
Overview: The life story of Scott Joplin and how he became the greatest ragtime composer of all time.
Genres: Music History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-02-11
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Leonard Bernstein's Mass
1981-09-19
Leonard Bernstein's Mass
Overview: Seen only once in 1981, this is a live national broadcast of the 10th anniversary production of MASS. Directed for the stage by Tom O’Horgan of “Hair” fame, the cameras were directed by Emile Ardolino. The work that opened the Kennedy Center is conducted by John Mauceri and produced for PBS by WQED, Pittsburgh.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-09-19
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Rover Dangerfield
1991-07-01
Rover Dangerfield
Overview: Rover, a street-smart dog owned by a Las Vegas showgirl is dumped off Hoover Dam by the showgirl's boyfriend. Rather than drowning, Rover winds up in your basic idyllic farm in a classic city-boy-in-country shtick.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-07-01
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Relentless
1989-08-30
Relentless
Overview: Two Los Angeles police detectives hunt for a serial killer who randomly chooses his victims from a phone directory.
Genres: Mystery Thriller Horror Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-08-30
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Amos & Andrew
1993-03-05
Amos & Andrew
Overview: When Andrew Sterling, a successful black urbanite writer, buys a vacation home on a resort in New England the police mistake him for a burglar. After surrounding his home with armed men, Chief Tolliver realizes his mistake and to avoid the bad publicity offers a thief in his jail, Amos Odell a deal.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-03-05
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A Cool Like That Christmas
1993-12-23
A Cool Like That Christmas
Overview: A funky hip-hop holiday special featuring a teenage boy named Orlando who lives in an underprivileged neighborhood.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-12-23
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Trading Places
1983-06-07
Trading Places
Overview: A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-06-07
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Collision Course
1989-04-27
Collision Course
Overview: A Japanese investigator and a Detroit cop team up to track down a stolen prototype turbocharger.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-04-27
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Ritual
2002-09-18
Ritual
Overview: An American doctor encounters members of a voodoo cult when she is summoned to Jamaica to treat a wealthy man's brother.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-09-18
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
1984-05-23
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Overview: After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees – and stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the catacombs of an ancient palace.
Genres: Adventure Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-05-23
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People Like Us
1990-05-13
People Like Us
Overview: When a wealthy scriptwriter and socialite's daughter is murdered, he feels let down by the courts, and so decides to use his powerful position to enable his own form of justice.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-05-13
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The Mighty Quinn
1989-02-17
The Mighty Quinn
Overview: Police chief Xavier Quinn investigates the gruesome murder of Donald Pater, one of the wealthiest residents on a Caribbean island. He was found decapitated in his Jacuzzi. Although the local political establishment, especially crooked Governor Chalk, insists that small-time thief Maubee is responsible, Xavier has his doubts. This view is complicated by the police chief's personal history with Maubee: The men have been friends since childhood.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-02-17
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There Goes the Neighborhood
1992-10-30
There Goes the Neighborhood
Overview: A dying prisoner whispers the location of his loot to the facility's psychologist, who heads to the New Jersey suburbs to find it. Two prisoners overhear the plan and escape to get the millions for themselves. Who will get the money?
Genres: Comedy Crime Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-10-30
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Bodyguard
1990-06-22
Bodyguard
Overview: Former secret service agent Cameron Childes is a bodyguard for hire. In this unsold pilot, he's protecting a mobster's ex-girlfriend after she witnesses a murder.
Genres: Action Crime Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-06-22
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