
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.

The Simpsons
TV • 1989

Family Matters
TV • 1989

ER
TV • 1994

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV • 1993

Twin Peaks
TV • 1990

Miami Vice
TV • 1984

Quantum Leap
TV • 1989

Night Court
TV • 1984

Home Improvement
TV • 1991

Matlock
TV • 1986

Matlock
TV • 1986

Profiler
TV • 1996

Batman: The Animated Series
TV • 1992

Wiseguy
TV • 1987

Ally McBeal
TV • 1997

China Beach
TV • 1988

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
MOVIE • 1984

Trading Places
MOVIE • 1983