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.
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.
Was nominated for Broadway's 1999 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured
Role - Musical) for "It Ain't Nothin' but the Blues."
Alumnus of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1975.