Floyd Vivino

Birthday: 1951-10-19
Deathday: 2026-01-22
Birthplace: Paterson, New Jersey, USA
Gender: Male
Owned By: Unowned

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.

Credits

Year Title Character
2018-05-14 Uncle Floyd's New Jersey Floyd Vivino
2002-12-07 Bum Runner Recycler Manager
2000-07-18 Big Money Hustlas Announcer
1999-12-19 A Clown in Babylon Floyd
1995-04-28 A Pyromaniac's Love Story Ass pincher
1993-10-15 Mr. Wonderful M.C.
1990-04-13 Crazy People Eddie Aris
1987-12-23 Good Morning, Vietnam Eddie Kirk