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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).
Vic Tayback was born on 6 January 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 25 May 1990 in Glendale, California, USA.
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,...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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 25, 1990 · Victor Tayback (January 6, 1930 – May 25, 1990) was an American actor. He is best known for his role as diner owner Mel Sharples in the comedy-drama film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) and the television sitcom Alice (1976–1985), for which he won two consecutive Golden Globes.
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May 25, 1990 · Actor Vic Tayback, who played the gruff but endearing owner of a desert-town diner on television's 'Alice,' died Friday of a heart attack.