Vic Tayback

Vic Tayback
Tayback in 1976
Born	(1930-01-06)January 6, 1930 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	May 25, 1990(1990-05-25) (aged 60) Glendale, California, U.S.
Resting place	Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Alma mater	Glendale Community College Actors Studio
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1955–1990
Known for	Alice The Love Boat
Spouse	Sheila Maureen Barnard ​ ​ (m. 1962)​
Children	1

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.