Michael Talbott (born February 2, 1955) is an American actor. He portrayed Detective Stanley Switek in the crime drama television series ''

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'' (1984–1989).

Early life

Michael was born on February 2, 1955, in Waverly, Iowa, to parents Kay and John Talbott.

Career

Talbott is best known for his co-starring role as Detective Stanley Switek in the 1980s television series ''

''. His other television credits include '' M*A*S*H'', '' Sanford and Son'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and other series. 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'', a real estate agent in '' Manhunter'', and a reluctant deputy in ''

First Blood ''First Blood'' is a 1982 American war action film starring Sylvester Stallone as Vietnam War veteran John Rambo. Directed by Ted Kotcheff, the film was co-written by Michael Kozoll, William Sackheim, and Stallone, deriving from the 1972 no ...

''. Talbott had a small part in ''

National Lampoon's Vacation ''National Lampoon's Vacation'', sometimes referred to as simply ''Vacation'', is a 1983 American black comedy road film directed by Harold Ramis and starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Imogene Coca, Randy Quaid, John Candy, and Chris ...

'' 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.

Personal life

Talbott is a supporter and member of

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. He currently lives in his hometown of Waverly, Iowa. As of 2011 he is also a spokesperson/presenter for Panteao Productions, a production company and distributor of firearms and tactical videos.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Talbott, Michael 1955 births Living people 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors Male actors from Iowa American male film actors American male television actors People from Waverly, Iowa