Vincent Schiavelli
American actor in iconic films
Born
November 11th, 1948
76 years ago
Died
December 26th, 2005
19 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An actor renowned for unique roles in film and television, spanning a career from the 1970s until his passing in 2005. Notable performances included the roles in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' as Taber and in 'Ghost' as the subway ghost. Contributions to television included appearances on series such as 'The Wonder Years' and 'Batman: The Animated Series.' Apart from acting, authored a book on Italian cuisine titled 'Vincent Schiavelli's Midnight Kitchen.' His signature look and character portrayals left a lasting impression in the entertainment industry.
Portrayed Taber in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'
Played the subway ghost in 'Ghost'
Appeared in 'The Wonder Years'
Voiced characters in 'Batman: The Animated Series'
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