Floyd Vivino
Skuespiller, Forfatter
19. oktober 1951 — 22. januar 2026 (74 år)
Known professionally as Uncle Floyd, Floyd Vivino was an American television, film, radio and stage performer primarily known for his comedy/variety television show The Uncle Floyd Show (1974–1998). Vivino had a cult following and a 13,000-member fan club. David Bowie and John Lennon considered themselves fans. He also ran as a write-in candidate for Governor of New Jersey in 2009 and 2017. He holds the Guiness World Record for longest time playing a piano.
The Ramones recognized The Uncle Floyd Show in their song "It's Not My Place (In the Nine to Five World)", as well as in various live appearances. Also, Ramones guitarist Johnny Ramone could often be seen wearing an Uncle Floyd Show T-shirt in pictures of the band, while Joey Ramone often wore an Uncle Floyd Show button on his leather jacket.
Vivino died from complications of his 2023 stroke in Hackensack, New Jersey, on January 22, 2026, at the age of 74.
The Ramones recognized The Uncle Floyd Show in their song "It's Not My Place (In the Nine to Five World)", as well as in various live appearances. Also, Ramones guitarist Johnny Ramone could often be seen wearing an Uncle Floyd Show T-shirt in pictures of the band, while Joey Ramone often wore an Uncle Floyd Show button on his leather jacket.
Vivino died from complications of his 2023 stroke in Hackensack, New Jersey, on January 22, 2026, at the age of 74.
Filmografi
| 2015 | The Jack and Triumph Show · as Abe |
| 2004 | Dr. Horror's Erotic House of Idiots · as Floyd |
| 2002 | Bum Runner · as Recycler Manager |
| 2001 | 100 Centre Street · as Cast |
| 2000 | Big Money Hustlas · as AnnouncerPå Plex |
| 2000 | Falcone · as Rocky Tv |
| 2000 | The Beat · as Noah Chernick |
| 1999 | Final Rinse · as Louie The Undertaker |
| 1996 | KaBlam! · as (segment: Fuzzball) |
| 1996 | Cosby · as Jay |
| 1995 | A Pyromaniac's Love Story · as Ass Pincher |
| 1993 | Mr. Wonderful · as M.c. |
| 1990 | Law & Order · as Building Super |
| 1990 | Crazy People · as Eddie Aris |
| 1987 | Good Morning, Vietnam · as Eddie Kirk |
| 1980 | Mother's Day · as Cast |
| 1974 | The Uncle Floyd Show · as Uncle Floyd |
| 2024 | The Jersey Sound · as Self |
| 2023 | Flipside · as Self |
| 2011 | The Real Rocky · as Self - Friars Club Roast |
| 2004 | Ramones Raw · as Self |
| 1997 | We're Outta Here! · as Self |
| 1974 | The Uncle Floyd Show · as Series Producer |