Vic Tayback
An image from The Gambler, one of the productions that also features Vic Tayback.
Vic Tayback

Vic Tayback

January 6, 1930 — Brooklyn, New York, USA

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.

All Dogs Go to Heaven

All Dogs Go to Heaven

1989

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

1974

Loverboy

Loverboy

1989

The Gambler

The Gambler

1974

No Deposit, No Return

No Deposit, No Return

1976

The Shaggy D.A.

The Shaggy D.A.

1976

Alice

Alice

1976

George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head

George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head

1986