- Born
- Died
- Birth nameRonald James Taylor
- Nickname
- Sugar Bear
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Ron Taylor was born on October 16, 1952 in Galveston, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Trading Places (1983), Matlock (1986) and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993). He was married to Deborah Sharpe-Taylor. He died on January 16, 2002 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseDeborah Sharpe-Taylor(1980 - January 16, 2002) (his death, 1 child)
- Provided the voice for "Audrey II" in the original theater production of "Little Shop of Horrors".
- Suffered a mild stroke in 1999 during the run of "It Ain't Nothin' but the Blues" at Lincoln Center in New York City but was back on stage five weeks later.
- As a vocalist, he performed with Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Etta James, Sheila E., Slash and others. His blues band, the Nervis Bros., played at clubs and other venues around the country.
- His greatest triumph was It Ain't Nothin' but the Blues, which traces the history of blues music. In 1999 the show was nominated for four Tony Awards, including best new musical and Mr. Taylor for best featured actor in a musical.
- Has one son, Adamah.
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