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Vic Tayback

Born 1930-01-06

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.

Known for

Papillon 1973 · 8.0 Bullitt 1968 · 7.4 All Dogs Go to Heaven 1989 · 6.8 Thunderbolt and Lightfoot 1974 · 7.0 Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore 1974 · 7.3 Loverboy 1989 · 6.1 Gambit 1966 · 7.0 The Gambler 1974 · 7.1 No Deposit, No Return 1976 · 6.4 Blood and Lace 1971 · 5.4 Five Minutes to Live 1961 · 5.5