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Floyd Vivino

Floyd Vivino

Born: 1951-10-19 • Paterson, New Jersey, USA

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.

Filmography
The Jersey Sound poster
The Jersey Sound
2024 • Self
Banded Together: The Boys from Glen Rock High poster
Banded Together: The Boys from Glen Rock High
2022 • Himself
Uncle Floyd's New Jersey poster
Uncle Floyd's New Jersey
2018 • Floyd Vivino
Bum Runner poster
Bum Runner
2002 • Recycler Manager
Big Money Hustlas poster
Big Money Hustlas
2000 • Announcer
A Clown in Babylon poster
A Clown in Babylon
1999 • Floyd
A Pyromaniac's Love Story poster
A Pyromaniac's Love Story
1995 • Ass pincher
Mr. Wonderful poster
Mr. Wonderful
1993 • M.C.
Crazy People poster
Crazy People
1990 • Eddie Aris
Good Morning, Vietnam poster
Good Morning, Vietnam
1987 • Eddie Kirk