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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 ...
Vic Tayback was a versatile actor who starred in Alice, Bullitt, and All Dogs Go to Heaven. He also directed one episode of Alice and performed the voice of Carface, the villainous dog in the animated film.
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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. He ...
May 25, 1990 · Vic Tayback, the actor who portrayed loudmouth diner owner and fry cook Mel Sharples on the long-running television series “Alice,” died early today in his sleep of a heart attack. He was 60.
Vic Tayback was an actor and director, best known for his role as Mel Sharples on Alice (1976). He had a gravelly voice, Syrian ancestry and won two Golden Globes.
- January 6, 1930
- May 25, 1990
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May 26, 1990 · Vic Tayback, the actor best known for his role as the gruff diner owner and short-order cook Mel Sharples on the long-running television series “Alice,” died early Friday of a heart attack. He ...
Vic Tayback was an American actor who won two Golden Globes for his role of Mel Sharples in the TV series Alice. He also appeared in many other shows and films, such as Bullitt, The Don Is Dead, and All Dogs Go to Heaven.