Michael Talbott
Michael Talbott (born February 2, 1955) is an American actor. He portrayed Detective Stanley Switek in the crime drama television series Miami Vice (1984–1989).
Michael Talbott | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 2, 1955 Waverly, Iowa, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, spokesman |
| Years active | 1973–2001, 2014 |
Early life
Michael was born on February 2, 1955, in Waverly, Iowa, to parents Kay and John Talbott.[1]
Career
Talbott is best known for his co-starring role as Detective Stanley Switek in the 1980s television series Miami Vice. His other television credits include M*A*S*H, Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons, Eight is Enough and other series.[2]
He 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,[2] a real estate agent in Manhunter, and a reluctant deputy in First Blood. Talbott had a small part in National Lampoon's Vacation but his scene was edited out of 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.[3]
Personal life
Talbott is an outspoken supporter and member of National Rifle Association of America.[4][5] He currently lives in his hometown of Waverly, Iowa.[6]
As of 2011 he is also a spokesperson/presenter for Panteao Productions, a production company and distributor of firearms and tactical videos.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Big Bad Mama | Sheriff's Son | |
| 1976 | Carrie | Freddy | |
| 1977 | The Reunion | Also director | |
| 1978 | Big Wednesday | Hog | |
| 1980 | Used Cars | Mickey | |
| 1980 | Foolin' Around | Clay | |
| 1980 | Any Which Way You Can | Officer Morgan | |
| 1981 | Mommie Dearest | Driver | |
| 1982 | First Blood | Deputy Balford | |
| 1983 | Heart Like a Wheel | Englishtown Announcer | |
| 1983 | National Lampoon's Vacation | Cowboy | |
| 1984 | Racing with the Moon | Bill | |
| 1986 | Manhunter | Geehan | |
| 1988 | Miles from Home | Pickup Owner | |
| 1988 | Going to the Chapel | Marty | |
| 1990 | Little Vegas | Linus | |
| 1991 | Guilty as Charged | Sparrow | |
| 1992 | Sunset Heat | Bartender | |
| 1992 | Hero | State Police Officer | |
| 1993 | Acting on Impulse | Melvin | |
| 1995 | Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys | Scumbag | |
| 2014 | Sal and the Goon | Isaac Guthry | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Blood Sport | Bubba Montgomery | Television film |
| 1974 | Unwed Father | Corey | Television film |
| 1974 | If I Love You, Am I Trapped Forever? | Dave McGee | Television film |
| 1974 | The Streets of San Francisco | Charles Reynolds | Episode: "Ten Dollar Murder" |
| 1975 | Sanford and Son | Pete | Episode: "The Family Man" |
| 1976 | Police Woman | Officer #1 | Episode: "Trial by Prejudice" |
| 1976 | Baa Baa Black Sheep | S.P. | Episode: "The Cat's Whiskers" |
| 1977 | Dead of Night | Vinnie McCauley | Television film |
| 1977 | Kingston: Confidential | Billy Coughlin | Episode: "The Rage at Hannibal" |
| 1977 | M*A*S*H | G.I. #2 | Episode: "Fallen Idol" |
| 1978 | James at 15 | Casey Mahoney | Episode: "Star-Crossed Lovers" |
| 1978 | The Initiation of Sarah | Freddie | Television film |
| 1978 | A Death in Canaan | Trooper Miles | Television film |
| 1979 | Out of the Blue | Corman | Episode: "The Random Bust" |
| 1980 | Amber Waves | Tork Torkelson | Television film |
| 1980 | To Race the Wind | Burly Man | Television film |
| 1980 | Lou Grant | Warren | Episode: "Harassment" |
| 1980 | Used Cars | Mickey | Television film |
| 1981 | Eight Is Enough | Ozzie | Episode: "Father Knows Best?" |
| 1982 | This Is Kate Bennett... | Gary Harris | Television film |
| 1983 | Uncommon Valor | Fireman | Television film |
| 1983 | Memorial Day | Watney | Television film |
| 1983 | Scarecrow and Mrs. King | Phil Brunsky | Episode: "Sudden Death" |
| 1984 | The Seduction of Gina | Gregg | Television film |
| 1984 | The Jeffersons | Cowboy | Episode: "My Guy, George" |
| 1984 | Bay City Blues | Charlie | Episode: "Rocky IV-Eyes" |
| 1984–1989 | Miami Vice | Detective Stan Switek | 110 episodes |
| 1985 | Space | Tom Savage | Television miniseries |
| 1990 | Booker | Coach | Episode: "Reunion" |
| 1990 | Sugar and Spice | Joe | Episode: "Breaking in Is Hard to Do" |
| 1991 | Runaway Father | Bill | Television film |
| 1993 | Jack Reed: Badge of Honor | Eddie Dirkson | Television film |
| 1994 | Jack Reed: A Search for Justice | Eddie Dirkson | Television film |
| 1995 | Out There | Haywood Roussell | Television film |
| 1995 | Jack Reed: One of Our Own | Eddie Dirkson | Television film |
| 1996 | Jack Reed: Death and Vengeance | Eddie Dirkson | Television film |
| 2001 | The Fighting Fitzgeralds | Callahan | 2 episodes |
| 2001 | Three Blind Mice | Jimmy Farrell | Television film |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Mr. Payback: An Interactive Movie | Car Jerk |
References
- Caulfield, Deborah (1986-06-29). "A Bit of 'Vice' in Iowa". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2020-07-11. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- "Iowans of the Stage and Screen". Times Republican. 2016-02-21. Archived from the original on 2020-07-11. Retrieved 2016-02-21.
- "Michael Talbott". IMDb.com. Archived from the original on 5 September 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- "NRA News Interview With Actor Michael Talbott". World News Network. December 18, 2010. Archived from the original on 2016-10-26. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
- Barkley, Meredith (1990-06-13). "POLICE, NRA ADS PROMOTE GUN SAFETY". News & Record. Archived from the original on 2020-07-11. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
- Buehner, Kristin (2012-11-04). "Greene welcomes 9/11 firefighter, wounded veterans". Globe Gazette. Archived from the original on 2018-07-01. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
- "Panteao Productions to sponsor Miami Vice themed side match at the Carolina Cup". Tactical Life. May 16, 2011. Archived from the original on 2020-10-04. Retrieved 2016-06-29.