Taylor Negron facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Taylor Negron
Negron in 2005
Born	Brad Stephen Negron (1957-08-01)August 1, 1957 Glendale, California, U.S.
Died	January 10, 2015(2015-01-10) (aged 57) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1975–2015
Relatives	Chuck Negron (cousin)

Taylor Negron was an American actor. He was born on August 1, 1957, and passed away on January 10, 2015. Many people remember him for his role as Milo in the 1991 action-comedy movie The Last Boy Scout.

Early Life and Education

Taylor Negron was born in Glendale, California. His parents were Lucy and Conrad Negron, Sr. His cousin is the famous singer Chuck Negron from the band Three Dog Night. Taylor grew up in La Cañada Flintridge, California. He later graduated from the University of California Los Angeles.

Acting Career

Starting in Comedy and Hollywood

Taylor Negron began his comedy career while he was still in high school. He performed stand-up comedy at the Comedy Store in West Hollywood. After this, he worked as an extra in Hollywood movies. He also appeared many times on the TV game show The Dating Game.

Before becoming a movie star, Negron learned from acting legends. He worked as an assistant to Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio. In 1977, he was an intern for Lucille Ball when she taught at Sherwood Oaks Experimental College.

Television and Online Shows

Taylor Negron appeared in many TV shows. He was a guest star on popular shows like Hill Street Blues, That's So Raven, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Friends, and Seinfeld. He also had roles in Smart Guy and Wizards of Waverly Place.

He was part of the Comedy Central special UnCabaret. He also appeared in the 2013 web series Romantic Encounters. His last TV role was in The Comedians, where he played an acting coach.

Writing and Art

As a Writer

In 2008, Taylor Negron wrote a show called The Unbearable Lightness of Being Taylor Negron – A Fusion of Story and Song. It was a mix of music, storytelling, and comedy. The show was very popular at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival.

Negron also wrote comedy essays. These were published in books like Dirty Laundry. He wrote for online magazines like Fresh Yarns and Huffington Post. He was known for his unique style of stand-up comedy and storytelling.

As a Painter

Taylor Negron was also a talented painter. His artwork was shown in art galleries in Los Angeles. He studied art at the Academy of Fine Arts in San Francisco and the Art Students League in New York City. His paintings were inspired by famous artists like Henri Matisse and David Hockney.

Later Life and Passing

Taylor Negron passed away on January 10, 2015, at his home in Los Angeles, California. He was 57 years old and was surrounded by his family.

Filmography

Film Roles

Video Game Roles

Images for kids

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  Taylor Negron in 2005

See also

In Spanish: Taylor Negron para niños