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Floyd Vivino Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1951-10-19

Birthplace:
Paterson, New Jersey, USA

Credits:
14 Total Roles

Floyd Vivino

Acting

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Biography

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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2024 The Jersey Sound MOVIE Self
2022 Banded Together: The Boys from Glen Rock High MOVIE Himself
2018 Uncle Floyd's New Jersey MOVIE Floyd Vivino
2002 Bum Runner MOVIE Recycler Manager
2000 Big Money Hustlas MOVIE Announcer
2000 The Beat TV Noah Chernick
1999 A Clown in Babylon MOVIE Floyd
1995 A Pyromaniac's Love Story MOVIE Ass pincher
1993 Mr. Wonderful MOVIE M.C.
1990 Law & Order TV Building Super

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