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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).
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.
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).
Vic Tayback was born in 1930 in New York and died in 1990 in California. He was known for his roles in Alice, Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, All Dogs Go to Heaven and Bullitt.
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Glendale, California, USA
The only member of the film cast to reprise his role was Vic Tayback as Mel (though his diner was moved to Phoenix). Lutter portrayed Tommy in the pilot episode but was replaced by Philip McKeon for the series.
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.
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Victor “Vic” Tayback was an American actor who became famous for his role of ‘Mel Sharples’ in the television series ‘Alice’. Tayback won two consecutive Golden Globe awards for his comical role in the series.
