Michael Talbott

Michael Talbott
Born	February 2, 1955 (1955-02-02) (age 56) Waverly, Iowa, United States
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1973–2001

Michael Talbott (born February 2, 1955) is an American actor who is perhaps best known for his co-starring role as Det. Stanley Switek in the 1980s series Miami Vice.

His other television credits include M*A*S*H, Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons, Eight is Enough and other series.^[1]

Talbott also appeared in a number of films, playing a bully in Carrie, a party-crasher in Big Wednesday, a highway patrolman in Any Which Way You Can, a reckless stunt driver in Used Cars, a real estate agent in Manhunter, and a reluctant deputy in First Blood. He also played a part in National Lampoon's Vacation but his scene was edited from the final cut, although his character "Cowboy" is shown in a photograph during the end credits, and his name appears in the credits as well.^[1]

Talbott is outspoken supporter and member of National Rifle Association^[2] and currently lives in his hometown of Waverly, Iowa. As of 2011 he is also a spokes person/presenter for Panteao Productions,^[3] a production company and distributor of firearms and tactical videos (Panteao's lead cameraman is Ricky Bravo who also worked on Miami Vice).

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Michael Talbott Biography (1955-) Film Reference
2. ^ NRA News Interview With Actor Michael Talbott
3. ^ Panteao Productions Site Intro

External links

• Michael Talbott at the Internet Movie Database

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Name	Talbott, Michael
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Short description	American actor
Date of birth	February 2, 1955
Place of birth	Waverly, Iowa, United States
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