Vic Tayback

Vic Tayback
Tayback in 1976
Born(1930-01-06)January 6, 1930
DiedMay 25, 1990(1990-05-25) (aged 60)
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park
Alma materGlendale Community College
Actors Studio
OccupationActor
Years active1955–1990
Known forAlice
The Love Boat
Spouse
Sheila Maureen Barnard
(m. 1962)
Children1

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 Television Series) and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.