- Born
- Died
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Vic Tayback was born on January 6, 1930 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Alice (1976), Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) and All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989). He was married to Sheila McKay Barnard. He died on May 25, 1990 in Glendale, California, USA.
- SpouseSheila McKay Barnard(March 16, 1963 - May 25, 1990) (his death, 1 child)
- Children
- Gravelly voice with New York accent
- Served in the United States Navy before starting his career as an actor at age 25.
- Tayback had a listed number in the phone book. When his local phone company decided to pay tribute to his listed number by putting him on the cover, he got so many phone calls he had to change it to unlisted.
- Winner of two Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy Award nomination for his role of Mel Sharples on the situation comedy Alice (1976).
- With fellow actors Richard Chamberlain and Sally Kellerman, he founded the theatre group Company of Angels in Los Angeles.
- Best remembered for his role as diner owner Mel Sharples on the situation comedy Alice (1976).
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