Taylor Negron (born Brad Stephen Negron; August 1, 1957 – January 10, 2015) was an actor, stand-up comedian, playwright, and visual artist—an “everyman” character performer beloved for his quirky, unforgettable roles .
- Born in Glendale, California, Negron grew up in La Cañada Flintridge. He was of Puerto Rican (and partially Italian/Jewish) descent, and his cousin is Chuck Negron, the singer from Three Dog Night scmp.com
- He began performing stand-up at age 15, debuting at the Comedy Store in West Hollywood, and studied acting at UCLA and under legends like Lee Strasberg and Lucille Ball
- Known for character roles in classic ’80s–’90s comedies:
- Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) as the memorable pizza guy
- Easy Money (1983), Punchline (1988), The Last Boy Scout (1991) and more
- Featured on TV shows like Seinfeld, Friends, Curb Your Enthusiasm, ER, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Wizards of Waverly Place, and That’s So Raven
- He performed stand-up and improvised comedy, joining the cast of UnCabaret, an influential alt-comedy show
- Diagnosed with liver cancer in 2008, Negron continued working into the early 2010s.
- He passed away on January 10, 2015, at age 57 in Los Angeles ksdk.com
- His autobiographical essay “Reflections on a Life Spent Playing ‘Everyman’” reflects his view of fame and his joy in playing diverse character roles time.com.
Taylor Negron was talented across mediums—taking small but impactful roles in cult comedies, performing heartfelt stand-up, writing plays, and producing art. Though he never became a household name, he left a lasting impression as a versatile character actor and creative soul whose work continues to be rediscovered and celebrated.