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115 titles

Past Film & Video (27 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Silencio (2013) (Short) - Mr. Black Mr. Black See fewer
He Knows My Heart (2012) (Short) - Bishop Alexander Jameson Sr. Bishop Alexander Jameson Sr. See fewer
Photo Finish (2011) (Short) - Ethan Fletcher Ethan Fletcher See fewer
Hyenas (2011) Crazy Briggs Crazy Briggs See fewer
Tranced (2010) Cabbie Cabbie See fewer	$4MM
Wigger (2010) Charles Pruitt Charles Pruitt See fewer	$500K
Club Fiji (2008) (Video) - Ratu Billy Ratu Billy See fewer	$250K
Friends and Family (2001) Bruno Bruno See fewer		$9K	$127K	$127K
Jacks or Better (2000) Ron Ron See fewer
The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: The Visitors from Outer Space (1999) (Video) - Pink Planet (voice) Pink Planet (voice) See fewer
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1998) (Video) - Cecil (voice), Performer ("Magic Mystery Show") Cecil (voice), Performer ("Magic Mystery Show") See fewer	$6MM
Class Act (1992) Duncan's Dad Duncan's Dad See fewer	$7.5MM	$3.4MM	$13MM	$13MM
Mannequin: On the Move (1991) Hollywood Montrose / Doorman, Performer ("Casa De Coati") Hollywood Montrose / Doorman, Performer ("Casa De Coati") See fewer	$13MM	$1.7MM	$3.8MM	$3.8MM
Ultra Warrior (1990) Elijah Elijah See fewer
Kid Safe: The Video (1988) (Video) - Marty Marty See fewer
House of Games (1987) Mr. Dean Mr. Dean See fewer		$117K	$2.6MM	$2.6MM
The Allnighter (1987) Hotel Detective Philip Hotel Detective Philip See fewer		$1.4MM	$2.7MM	$2.7MM
Mannequin (1987) Hollywood Hollywood See fewer	$6MM	$6MM	$43MM	$43MM
Inside Out (1986) Freddy Freddy See fewer
One More Saturday Night (1986) Bill Neal Bill Neal See fewer
Warning Sign (1985) Video Technician #2 Video Technician #2 See fewer			$1.9MM	$1.9MM
Explorers (1985) Gordon Miller Gordon Miller See fewer	$25MM	$3.6MM	$9.9MM	$9.9MM
The Haircut (1982) (Short) - Sam (Shoe Shine Man) Sam (Shoe Shine Man) See fewer
The Beast Within (1982) Deputy Herbert Deputy Herbert See fewer		$1.2MM	$7.7MM	$7.7MM
The Howling (1981) Shantz (as Mesach Taylor) Shantz (as Mesach Taylor) See fewer	$1MM		$18MM	$18MM
Stony Island (1978) Aldeman's Yes-Man Aldeman's Yes-Man See fewer	$330K
Damien: Omen II (1978) Dr. Kane Dr. Kane See fewer	$6.8MM	$3.9MM	$27MM	$27MM

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Past Television (43 titles)	Episodes
Criminal Minds (2012–2014) (TV Series) - Harrison Scott (2 episodes, 2012) Harrison Scott (2 episodes, 2012) See fewer The Road Home (Jan 22, 2014) Season 9, Episode 13 - Harrison Scott Harrison Scott See fewer The Fallen (Nov 14, 2012) Season 8, Episode 7 - Harrison Scott Harrison Scott See fewer	2
Jessie (2012) (TV Series) - Grimm Haloran (1 episode, 2012) Grimm Haloran (1 episode, 2012) See fewer The Whining (Oct 5, 2012) Season 2, Episode 1 - Grimm Haloran Grimm Haloran See fewer	1
Hannah Montana (2008) (TV Series) - Dahliano (1 episode, 2008) Dahliano (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Yet Another Side of Me (Aug 3, 2008) Season 2, Episode 26 - Dahliano Dahliano See fewer	1
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (2004–2007) (TV Series) - Mr. Wright (23 episodes, 2004) Mr. Wright (23 episodes, 2004) See fewer Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs and Weasels (Jun 9, 2007) Season 3, Episode 21 - Mr. Wright Mr. Wright See fewer See more See fewer Loading	23
The Unit (2006) (TV Series) - Howard Whitwell (1 episode, 2006) Howard Whitwell (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Old Home Week (Oct 31, 2006) Season 2, Episode 6 - Howard Whitwell Howard Whitwell See fewer	1
All of Us (2005) (TV Series) - Roger, Neesee's Father (1 episode, 2005) Roger, Neesee's Father (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Liar, Liar (Jan 4, 2005) Season 2, Episode 11 - Roger, Neesee's Father Roger, Neesee's Father See fewer	1
The Drew Carey Show (2001) (TV Series) - Oswald's Double (1 episode, 2001) Oswald's Double (1 episode, 2001) See fewer What's Wrong with This Episode IV (Mar 28, 2001) Season 6, Episode 21 - Oswald's Double Oswald's Double See fewer	1
Static Shock (2000) (TV Series) - Dr. Harris (1 episode, 2000) Dr. Harris (1 episode, 2000) See fewer Aftershock (Sep 30, 2000) Season 1, Episode 2 - Dr. Harris (voice) Dr. Harris (voice) See fewer	1
Cousin Skeeter (2000) (TV Series) - Actor (1 episode, 2000) Actor (1 episode, 2000) See fewer Car Wash (May 11, 2000) Season 2, Episode 18 - Actor Actor See fewer	1
The Angry Beavers (1998) (TV Series) - Bus Driver / Cyclops (1 episode, 1998) Bus Driver / Cyclops (1 episode, 1998) See fewer Friends, Romans, Beavers!/Big Round Sticky Fish Thingy (Sep 27, 1998) Season 2, Episode 9 - Bus Driver / Cyclops (voice) Bus Driver / Cyclops (voice) See fewer	1
The Right Connections (1997) (TV Movie) - Lionel Clark Lionel Clark See fewer
Dave's World (1993–1997) (TV Series) - Shel Baylor (98 episodes, 1993) Shel Baylor (98 episodes, 1993) See fewer The Creeping Peril (Jul 18, 1997) Season 4, Episode 24 - Shel Baylor Shel Baylor See fewer See more See fewer Loading	98
Caroline in the City (1996) (TV Series) - Caroline's Agent James (1 episode, 1996) Caroline's Agent James (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Caroline and the Cereal (Apr 18, 1996) Season 1, Episode 20 - Caroline's Agent James Caroline's Agent James See fewer	1
Nothing Lasts Forever (1995) (TV Movie) - Gus Venable Gus Venable See fewer
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1995) (TV Series) - Barber Monster (1 episode, 1995) Barber Monster (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Rosh O' Monster/The Tree of Ickis (Nov 4, 1995) Season 2, Episode 9 - Barber Monster (voice) Barber Monster (voice) See fewer	1
Women of the House (1995) (TV Series) - Anthony Bouvier (1 episode, 1995) Anthony Bouvier (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Dear Diary (Sep 8, 1995) Season 1, Episode 11 - Anthony Bouvier Anthony Bouvier See fewer	1
Virtual Seduction (1995) (TV Movie) - Anderson Anderson See fewer
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) (TV Series) - The Woodcutter (1 episode, 1995) The Woodcutter (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Rapunzel (Apr 30, 1995) Season 1, Episode 8 - The Woodcutter (voice) The Woodcutter (voice) See fewer	1
ABC Weekend Specials (1995) (TV Series) - Rat (1 episode, 1995) Rat (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale (Feb 25, 1995) Season 15, Episode 5 - Rat (voice) Rat (voice) See fewer	1
Burke's Law (1994) (TV Series) - Ozzie Banks (1 episode, 1994) Ozzie Banks (1 episode, 1994) See fewer Who Killed the Anchorman? (May 13, 1994) Season 1, Episode 13 - Ozzie Banks Ozzie Banks See fewer	1
Hearts Afire (1994) (TV Series) - Shel Baylor (1 episode, 1994) Shel Baylor (1 episode, 1994) See fewer Sleepless in a Small Town (Mar 28, 1994) Season 2, Episode 14 - Shel Baylor (uncredited) Shel Baylor (uncredited) See fewer	1
Double, Double Toil and Trouble (1993) (TV Movie) - Mr. N Mr. N See fewer
Designing Women (1986–1993) (TV Series) - Anthony Bouvier (152 episodes, 1986) Anthony Bouvier (152 episodes, 1986) See fewer Gone with a Whim: Part 2 (May 24, 1993) Season 7, Episode 22 - Anthony Bouvier Anthony Bouvier See fewer See more See fewer Loading	152
In the Heat of the Night (1992) (TV Series) - Tyler Corbin (1 episode, 1992) Tyler Corbin (1 episode, 1992) See fewer Brother's Keeper (Nov 11, 1992) Season 6, Episode 3 - Tyler Corbin Tyler Corbin See fewer	1
How to Murder a Millionaire (1990) (TV Movie) - Danny Danny See fewer
Punky Brewster (1987) (TV Series) - The Delivery Man (1 episode, 1987) The Delivery Man (1 episode, 1987) See fewer Unhooking Henry (Dec 7, 1987) Season 3, Episode 20 - The Delivery Man The Delivery Man See fewer	1
The Last Innocent Man (1987) (TV Movie) - Crosby Crosby See fewer
What's Happening Now! (1985–1987) (TV Series) - Buddy (2 episodes, 1985) Buddy (2 episodes, 1985) See fewer Opening Day (Mar 7, 1987) Season 2, Episode 20 - Buddy Buddy See fewer The Bully (Oct 26, 1985) Season 1, Episode 8 - Buddy Buddy See fewer	2
Hill Street Blues (1982–1986) (TV Series) - Con Man / Sloan (2 episodes, 1982) Con Man / Sloan (2 episodes, 1982) See fewer The Best Defense (Oct 16, 1986) Season 7, Episode 3 - Con Man Con Man See fewer Stan the Man (Nov 4, 1982) Season 3, Episode 6 - Sloan Sloan See fewer	2
ALF (1986) (TV Series) - Addison (1 episode, 1986) Addison (1 episode, 1986) See fewer Pennsylvania 6-5000 (Oct 13, 1986) Season 1, Episode 4 - Addison Addison See fewer	1
Days of Our Lives (1986) (TV Series) - Palm Springs Policeman (1 episode, 1986) Palm Springs Policeman (1 episode, 1986) See fewer Episode #1.5285 (Aug 7, 1986) Season 1, Episode 5,285 - Palm Springs Policeman Palm Springs Policeman See fewer	1
Melba (1986) (TV Series) - Actor (1 episode, 1986) Actor (1 episode, 1986) See fewer Manhunt (Jan 28, 1986) Season 1, Episode 1 - Actor Actor See fewer	1
The Golden Girls (1985) (TV Series) - The Cop (1 episode, 1985) The Cop (1 episode, 1985) See fewer The Engagement (Sep 14, 1985) Season 1, Episode 1 - The Cop The Cop See fewer	1
Buffalo Bill (1983–1984) (TV Series) - Tony (26 episodes, 1983) Tony (26 episodes, 1983) See fewer Church of the Poisoned Mind (Mar 29, 1984) Season 2, Episode 14 - Tony Tony See fewer See more See fewer Loading	26
Cagney & Lacey (1982) (TV Series) - Stereo Salesman (1 episode, 1982) Stereo Salesman (1 episode, 1982) See fewer Internal Affairs (Nov 29, 1982) Season 2, Episode 6 - Stereo Salesman Stereo Salesman See fewer	1
Barney Miller (1982) (TV Series) - Melvin Jackson (1 episode, 1982) Melvin Jackson (1 episode, 1982) See fewer Landmark: Part 3 (May 20, 1982) Season 8, Episode 22 - Melvin Jackson Melvin Jackson See fewer	1
Fly Away Home (1981) (TV Movie) - Actor (as Meshack Taylor) Actor (as Meshack Taylor) See fewer
MAS*H (1981) (TV Series) - Orderly (1 episode, 1981) Orderly (1 episode, 1981) See fewer The Life You Save (May 4, 1981) Season 9, Episode 20 - Orderly Orderly See fewer	1
Star Wars: The Original Radio Drama (1981) (TV Series) - Actor Actor See fewer
Lou Grant (1979–1981) (TV Series) - Kinsasha / Marcus Prescott / Calvin (3 episodes, 1979) Kinsasha / Marcus Prescott / Calvin (3 episodes, 1979) See fewer Boomerang (Jan 19, 1981) Season 4, Episode 10 - Kinsasha Kinsasha See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
The White Shadow (1980) (TV Series) - Chipper (1 episode, 1980) Chipper (1 episode, 1980) See fewer Out at Home (Feb 19, 1980) Season 2, Episode 19 - Chipper Chipper See fewer	1
The Incredible Hulk (1979) (TV Series) - M.P. (1 episode, 1979) M.P. (1 episode, 1979) See fewer Blind Rage (Sep 28, 1979) Season 3, Episode 2 - M.P. M.P. See fewer	1
Barnaby Jones (1978) (TV Series) - Parking Lot Attendant (1 episode, 1978) Parking Lot Attendant (1 episode, 1978) See fewer A Frame for Murder (Nov 16, 1978) Season 7, Episode 7 - Parking Lot Attendant Parking Lot Attendant See fewer	1

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Self (35 titles)
Criminal Minds: Season 9 - Eyes Only (2014) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Criminal Minds: Season 8 - New Directions (2013) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Criminal Minds: Season 8 - The Profiler's Handbook: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (2013) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Shooting Gallery (2013) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2013) Self (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Riding Along with Sarah (Jan 9, 2013) Self Self See fewer
Celebrity Ghost Stories (2012) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2012) Self (1 episode, 2012) See fewer Lewis Black/Meshach Taylor/Samantha Harris (Oct 27, 2012) Season 4, Episode 9 - Self Self See fewer
The Wendy Williams Show (2011) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2011) Self (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Episode dated 17 May 2011 (May 17, 2011) Self Self See fewer
The Actor's Journey (2011) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The Actor's Journey for Kids (2011) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Living Live! (2007) (TV Series) - Self - Host / Self (3 episodes, 2007) Self - Host / Self (3 episodes, 2007) See fewer Episode #1.21 (May 14, 2007) Season 1, Episode 21 - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Pet Star (2004–2005) (TV Series) - Judge (2 episodes, 2004) Judge (2 episodes, 2004) See fewer Episode #3.10 (Feb 7, 2005) Season 3, Episode 10 - Judge Judge See fewer Episode #3.5 (Dec 27, 2004) Season 3, Episode 5 - Judge Judge See fewer
The Great American Celebrity Spelling Bee (2004– ) (TV Mini-series) - Self Self See fewer
The Designing Women Reunion (2003) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Rendez-View (2002) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2002) Self (2 episodes, 2002) See fewer Caution: Goldigger Ahead (Feb 22, 2002) Season 1, Episode 85 - Self Self See fewer Coffee, Tea or Me? (Feb 4, 2002) Season 1, Episode 71 - Self Self See fewer
To Tell the Truth (2000–2002) (TV Series) - Self - Panelist / Self (6 episodes, 2000) Self - Panelist / Self (6 episodes, 2000) See fewer Movie Sexpert (2001) Season 2, Episode 98 - Self - Panelist Self - Panelist See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Entertainment Tonight Presents: The Real Designing Women (2000) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade (1996) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
26th NAACP Image Awards (1994) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
John & Leeza from Hollywood (1993) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1993) Self (1 episode, 1993) See fewer Episode #1.52 (Aug 24, 1993) Season 1, Episode 52 - Self Self See fewer
Ebony/Jet Showcase (1988–1993) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1988) Self (2 episodes, 1988) See fewer Episode dated 21 May 1993 (May 21, 1993) Self Self See fewer Episode dated 30 September 1988 (Sep 30, 1988) Self Self See fewer
The 14th Annual American Black Achievement Awards (1993) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Laughing Back: Comedy Takes a Stand (1992) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Circus of the Stars and Sideshow (1992) (TV Special) - Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer
One on One with John Tesh (1992) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1992) Self (1 episode, 1992) See fewer Episode #1.166 (May 14, 1992) Season 1, Episode 166 - Self Self See fewer
The Arsenio Hall Show (1991–1992) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1991) Self (2 episodes, 1991) See fewer Episode #4.44 (Nov 12, 1991) Season 4, Episode 44 - Self Self See fewer Episode dated 30 April 1992 (Apr 30, 1992) Self Self See fewer
Entertainment Tonight (1991) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1991) Self (1 episode, 1991) See fewer Episode dated 9 May 1991 (May 9, 1991) Self Self See fewer
The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1991) (TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer
An Evening at the Improv (1991) (TV Series) - Self - Host (1 episode, 1991) Self - Host (1 episode, 1991) See fewer Episode #7.18 (Apr 27, 1991) Season 7, Episode 18 - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
Motown 30: What's Goin' on! (1990) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1989) (TV Special) - Self - Nominee & Presenter Self - Nominee & Presenter See fewer
The New Hollywood Squares (1989) (TV Series) - Self - Panelist (1 episode, 1989) Self - Panelist (1 episode, 1989) See fewer Episode dated 29 May 1989 (May 29, 1989) Self - Panelist Self - Panelist See fewer
Couch Potatoes (1989) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1989) Self (1 episode, 1989) See fewer Bosom Buddies vs. Speed Racer (May 1, 1989) Self Self See fewer
Camp Midnite (1989) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1989) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1989) See fewer UFOs & ETs (Apr 28, 1989) Season 1, Episode 17 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
The Pat Sajak Show (1989) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1989) Self (1 episode, 1989) See fewer Episode #1.40 (Mar 3, 1989) Season 1, Episode 40 - Self Self See fewer
Win, Lose or Draw (1988) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1988) Self (1 episode, 1988) See fewer Episode dated 5 December 1988 (Dec 5, 1988) Self Self See fewer
American Film Institute Comedy Special (1987) (TV Special) - Virgil (segment "The Rec Room") Virgil (segment "The Rec Room") See fewer

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Archive Footage (9 titles)
Entertainment Tonight (2014–2022) (TV Series) - Self (4 episodes, 2014) Self (4 episodes, 2014) See fewer Episode #41.193 (Apr 25, 2022) Season 41, Episode 193 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
MTV 80s - Top 50 Lessons in 80s Love! (2020) (TV Special) - Hollywood (archive footage) (uncredited) Hollywood (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Criminal Minds: Season 10 - Origin Story (2015) (Short) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Dead Mall (2015) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2015) Self (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Mannequin (1987) The Ultimate Filming Locations Video (Mar 26, 2015) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
The 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2015) (TV Special) - Self - In Memoriam (archive footage) Self - In Memoriam (archive footage) See fewer
The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards (2014) (TV Special) - Self (In Memoriam) (archive footage) Self (In Memoriam) (archive footage) See fewer
Nudes in the News (2006) (TV Series) - Anthony Bouvier (1 episode, 2006) Anthony Bouvier (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Show #138 (Mar 23, 2006) Anthony Bouvier (archive footage) Anthony Bouvier (archive footage) See fewer
Retrosexual: The 80's (2004) (TV Mini-series) - Self Self See fewer
Brilliant But Cancelled (2002) (TV Movie) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer