Floyd Vivino
Known for Acting · 13 credits
- Born
- 1951-10-19
- Died
- 2026-01-22
- Place of birth
- Paterson, New Jersey, USA
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
TV Shows (3)
Movies (10)
Good Morning, Vietnam
1987
as Eddie Kirk
Crazy People
1990
as Eddie Aris
Mr. Wonderful
1993
as M.C.
A Pyromaniac's Love Story
1995
as Ass pincher
Big Money Hustlas
2000
as Announcer
The Jersey Sound
2024
as Self
Bum Runner
2002
as Recycler Manager
A Clown in Babylon
1999
as Floyd
Banded Together: The Boys from Glen Rock High
2022
as Himself
Uncle Floyd's New Jersey
2018
as Floyd Vivino
About Floyd Vivino
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 Ni… With 13 credits spanning from 1987 to 2024, Floyd Vivino has appeared in 10 films and 3 TV shows.
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Most Popular Floyd Vivino Movies
- Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) — as Eddie Kirk
- Crazy People (1990) — as Eddie Aris
- Mr. Wonderful (1993) — as M.C.
- A Pyromaniac's Love Story (1995) — as Ass pincher
- Big Money Hustlas (2000) — as Announcer
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