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Michael Talbott (born February 2, 1955) is an American actor. He is best known for his co-starring role as Det. Stanley Switek in the 1980s series Miami Vice.

His other television credits include M*A*S*H, Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons, Eight is Enough and other series.^[1]

Talbott also 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. He had a small part in National Lampoon's Vacation 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.^[1]

Personal life

Talbott is outspoken supporter and member of National Rifle Association^[2] and 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.^{[citation needed]}

Partial filmography

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  Big Bad Mama (1974) - Sheriff's Son


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  Carrie (1976) - Freddy


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  The Reunion (1977)


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  Big Wednesday (1978) - Hog


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  Used Cars (1980) - Mickey


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  Foolin' Around (1980) - Clay


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  Any Which Way You Can (1980) - Officer Morgan


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  Mommie Dearest (1981) - Driver


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  First Blood (1982) - Deputy Balford


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  Dragster (1983) - Englishtown Announcer


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  National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) - Cowboy


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  Racing with the Moon (1984) - Bill


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  Manhunter (1986) - Geehan


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  Miles from Home (1988) - Pickup Owner


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  Going to the Chapel (1988) - Marty


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  Little Vegas (1990) - Linus


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  Guilty as Charged (1991) - Sparrow


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  Sunset Heat (1992) - Bartender


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  Hero (1992) - State Police Officer


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  Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys (1995) - Scumbag

References

External links

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  Michael Talbott on IMDb

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