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Victor E. 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 New York-born actor and director, best known for his role as Mel Sharples on Alice (1976-1985). He also voiced Carface, the villainous dog in All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989), and appeared in Bullitt (1968) and MacGyver (1990).
- Actor, Director, Soundtrack
- January 6, 1930
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- May 25, 1990
Dec 11, 2019 · "Alice" cast from left to right: Polly Holliday as "Flo" Florence Jean Castleberry; Vic Tayback as diner owner Mel Sharples; Philip McKeon as Alice's son Tommy; Linda Lavin as Alice Hyatt; and ...
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 ...
Vic Tayback was an actor and director, best known for his role as Mel Sharples on Alice (1976). He was born in New York in 1930, served in the Navy, and died in California in 1990.
- January 6, 1930
- May 25, 1990
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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.
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.