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Vic Tayback

American actor (1930–1990)

Vic Tayback was an American actor best known as diner owner Mel Sharples in the film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore and the sitcom Alice that followed it, a role that won him two consecutive Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy nomination. He also made multiple guest appearances on The Love Boat, and his films included Bullitt and Papillon.

Vic Tayback appears in 3 films in The Rerun, from 1968 to 1974. Most of that work is in drama, crime and comedy. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: Steve McQueen (2).

Known for

  • Alice (1976), Mel Sharples. Won two consecutive Golden Globe Awards for the sitcom.
  • Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974), Mel Sharples. First played the diner owner in the 1974 film.
  • Bullitt (1968). One of his film credits, released in 1968.
  • Papillon (1973). One of his film credits, released in 1973.

Movies

Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has Vic Tayback been in?
Vic Tayback appears in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974), Papillon (1973) and Bullitt (1968) on The Remote.
When was Vic Tayback born?
Vic Tayback was born on 6 January 1930.

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