Michael Talbott, known for his role as Detective Stan Switek in the NBC crime drama Miami Vice, recently appeared in Los Angeles. Talbott, now 71 years old, gained recognition for his part in Miami Vice from 1984 to 1989.
Before joining the cast of Miami Vice, Talbott had roles in films like Carrie and the TV series M*A*S*H. His time on the show involved portraying Detective Stanley “Stan” Switek, who worked for the Metro-Dade Police Department and undercover in the Organized Crime Bureau.
The popular NBC drama, which aired for five seasons starting in 1984, featured actors like Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Olivia Brown, and Edward James Olmos. The series focused on a team of undercover detectives fighting crime in Miami.
Following the end of Miami Vice, Talbott continued acting in projects such as Three Blind Mice, Hero, Booker, and The Fighting Fitzgeralds.
A revival of the Miami Vice franchise was announced with a new film. The movie, featuring Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan, was confirmed in April 2025. Universal Pictures released images of Butler as Crockett and Jordan as Ricardo Tubbs. The film, titled Miami Vice ’85, will premiere on May 19, 2026, and is directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for Top Gun: Maverick.
Miami Vice remains accessible for fans, with the original series streaming on Tubi.
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