Vic Tayback

Biography

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.

Known For

Papillon

as Sergeant

Star Trek

as Jojo Krako

Bullitt

as Pete Ross

All Dogs Go to Heaven

as Carface (voice)

MacGyver

as George Henderson

I Dream of Jeannie

as Turhan

Columbo

as Sam Franklin

Bewitched

as Mayor's Chauffeur

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

as Mario Pinski

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

as Mel