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Vic Tayback

Vic Tayback

Actor·1930–1990·Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

7 horror credits

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.

Actor7 films

Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers

Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers

Lou

1989
Criminal Act

Criminal Act

The Exterminator (Greengrass)

1989
Reel Horror

Reel Horror

Smedke (archive footage)

1985
Mysterious Two

Mysterious Two

Ted Randall

1982
Mansion of the Doomed

Mansion of the Doomed

Detective Simon

1976
Maxie

Maxie

Smedke

1973
Blood and Lace

Blood and Lace

Calvin Carruthers

1971