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Vic Tayback(1930-1990)

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  • Director
  • Soundtrack
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Vic Tayback
The misadventures and trials of an aspiring singer and her co-workers at a greasy-spoon diner.
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Alice (1976–1985)
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Vic Tayback was born on 6 January 1930 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Alice (1976), Bullitt (1968) and All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989). He was previously married to Sheila McKay Barnard. He died on 25 May 1990 in Glendale, California, USA.
BornJanuary 6, 1930
DiedMay 25, 1990(60)
BornJanuary 6, 1930
DiedMay 25, 1990(60)
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  • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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William Daniels and Vic Tayback in Captain Nice (1967)
Liam Dunn, Vic Tayback, and Bill Zuckert in Captain Nice (1967)
Vic Tayback in Captain Nice (1967)
Vic Tayback in McCloud (1970)
Vic Tayback in McCloud (1970)
Richard Foronjy and Vic Tayback in The Gambler (1974)
Vic Tayback in Alice (1976)
Ellen Burstyn, Diane Ladd, Valerie Curtin, and Vic Tayback in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974)
Vic Tayback in The Love Boat (1977)
Polly Holliday, Beth Howland, Linda Lavin, Philip McKeon, and Vic Tayback in Alice (1976)
Gianni Russo and Vic Tayback in Lepke (1975)
Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, and Vic Tayback in Star Trek (1966)

Known for:

Polly Holliday, Beth Howland, and Linda Lavin in Alice (1976)
Alice
6.8
TV Series
  • Mel Sharples
Steve McQueen in Bullitt (1968)
Bullitt
7.4
  • Pete Ross(as Victor Tayback)
  • 1968
Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Judith Barsi, Kelly Briley, Cyndi Cozzo, and Vic Tayback in All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989)
All Dogs Go to Heaven
6.7
  • Carface(voice)
  • 1989
Ellen Burstyn and Kris Kristofferson in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974)
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
7.3
  • Mel
  • 1974

Credits

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Actor

  • Richard Dean Anderson in MacGyver (1985)
    MacGyver
    • George Henderson
    • TV Series
    • 1990
  • Horseplayer (1990)
    Horseplayer
    • George Samsa
    • 1990
  • Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Judith Barsi, Kelly Briley, Cyndi Cozzo, and Vic Tayback in All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989)
    All Dogs Go to Heaven
    • Carface (voice)
    • 1989
  • Act Naturally
    • Bartender
    • Music Video
    • 1989
  • Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers (1989)
    Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers
    • Lou
    • 1989
  • Criminal Act (1989)
    Criminal Act
    • The Exterminator - Greengrass
    • 1989
  • Patrick Dempsey in Loverboy (1989)
    Loverboy
    • Harry Bruckner
    • 1989
  • Tales from the Darkside (1983)
    Tales from the Darkside
    • Tippy Ryan
    • Alan Coombs
    • TV Series
    • 1984–1988
  • The Under Achievers (1987)
    The Under Achievers
    • Coach
    • 1987
  • The Three Kings (1987)
    The Three Kings
    • Harold
    • TV Movie
    • 1987
  • Ken Pogue, Winston Rekert, Dixie Seatle, and Jonathan Welsh in Adderly (1986)
    Adderly
    • Gregorin
    • TV Series
    • 1987
  • Fred Grandy, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Gavin MacLeod, and Lauren Tewes in The Love Boat (1977)
    The Love Boat
    • Vic Tayback
    • Jack Hamilton
    • Shelley Sommers ...
    • TV Series
    • 1979–1987
  • Melvil Poupaud, Jean-François Stévenin, and Vic Tayback in Treasure Island (1986)
    Treasure Island
    • Silver
    • 1986
  • Weekend Warriors (1986)
    Weekend Warriors
    • Sgt. Burdge
    • 1986
  • John Rubinstein and Jack Warden in Crazy Like a Fox (1984)
    Crazy Like a Fox
    • TV Series
    • 1986

Director

  • Polly Holliday, Beth Howland, and Linda Lavin in Alice (1976)
    Alice
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 1983

Soundtrack

  • Polly Holliday, Beth Howland, and Linda Lavin in Alice (1976)
    Alice
    • performer: "I Happen to Like New York"
    • performer: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"
    • TV Series
    • 1982
  • The Choirboys (1977)
    The Choirboys
    • performer: "I've Got a Crush on You"
    • 1977

Videos1

DVD Trailer - Season 1
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DVD Trailer - Season 1

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Vic Tabback
  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • January 6, 1930
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • May 25, 1990
    • Glendale, California, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Sheila McKay BarnardMarch 16, 1963 - May 25, 1990 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Christopher Tayback
  • Other works
    (1970s) TV commercial: Parkay Margerine

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  • Trivia
    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.
  • Trademark
    Gravelly voice with New York accent

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