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Victor Tayback (January 6, 1930 – May 25, 1990) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as diner owner Mel Sharples on the television sitcom Alice (1976–1985), as well as his multiple guest appearances on The Love Boat (1977–1987). The former earned him two consecutive Golden Globe Awards (for Best Supporting Actor in a ...
May 26, 1990 · Vic Tayback, a film, television and theater actor best known for playing Mel the diner owner in the television series ''Alice,'' died of a heart attack yesterday at his home in Glendale, Calif....
Vic Tayback was born on January 6, 1930 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Alice (1976), Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) and All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989). He was married to Sheila McKay Barnard. He died on May 25, 1990 in Glendale, California, USA.
- January 6, 1930
- May 25, 1990
May 25, 1990 · May 25, 1990 12 AM PT. <i> From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports </i> Vic Tayback, the actor who portrayed loudmouth diner owner and fry cook Mel Sharples on the long-running television...
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Victor Tayback (January 6, 1930 – May 25, 1990) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as diner owner Mel Sharples on the television sitcom Alice (1976–1985), as well as his multiple guest appearances on The Love Boat (1977–1987). The former earned him two consecutive Golden Globe Awards (for Best Supporting Actor in a ...
May 26, 1990 · By Associated Press. May 25, 1990 at 8:00 p.m. EDT. GLENDALE, CALIF. -- Vic Tayback, 60, the actor who played Mel, the crusty diner owner on the old "Alice" television series, died of a heart...
Alice works alongside handsome Mel Sharples ( Vic Tayback ), the grouchy, stingy owner and cook of the greasy spoon, and fellow waitresses and friends, sassy, man-hungry Florence Jean "Flo" Castleberry ( Polly Holliday ), and neurotic, scatterbrained Vera Louise Gorman ( Beth Howland ).
