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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), Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) and All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989). He was 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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Known for

Alice (1976)
Alice
6.9
TV Series
  • Mel Sharples
Ellen Burstyn and Kris Kristofferson in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974)
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
7.3
  • Mel
  • 1974
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
6.8
  • Carface(voice)
  • 1989
Steve McQueen in Bullitt (1968)
Bullitt
7.4
  • Pete Ross(as Victor Tayback)
  • 1968

Credits

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Actor

  • Richard Dean Anderson in MacGyver (1985)
    MacGyver
    7.6
    TV Series
    • George Henderson
    • 1990
  • Horseplayer (1990)
    Horseplayer
    6.2
    • 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
    6.8
    • Carface (voice)
    • 1989
  • Buck Owens and Ringo Starr in Act Naturally (1989)
    Act Naturally
    Music Video
    • Bartender
    • 1989
  • Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers (1989)
    Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers
    3.2
    • Lou
    • 1989
  • Criminal Act (1989)
    Criminal Act
    3.3
    • The Exterminator - Greengrass
    • 1989
  • Patrick Dempsey in Loverboy (1989)
    Loverboy
    6.1
    • Harry Bruckner
    • 1989
  • Tales from the Darkside (1983)
    Tales from the Darkside
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Tippy Ryan
    • Alan Coombs
    • 1984–1988
  • The Under Achievers (1987)
    The Under Achievers
    3.9
    • Coach
    • 1987
  • The Three Kings (1987)
    The Three Kings
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • Harold
    • 1987
  • Ken Pogue, Winston Rekert, Dixie Seatle, and Jonathan Welsh in Adderly (1986)
    Adderly
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Gregorin
    • 1987
  • Fred Grandy, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Gavin MacLeod, and Lauren Tewes in The Love Boat (1977)
    The Love Boat
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Vic Tayback
    • Jack Hamilton
    • Shelley Sommers ...
    • 1979–1987
  • Melvil Poupaud, Jean-François Stévenin, and Vic Tayback in Treasure Island (1986)
    Treasure Island
    6.2
    • Silver
    • 1986
  • Weekend Warriors (1986)
    Weekend Warriors
    4.4
    • Sgt. Burdge
    • 1986
  • John Rubinstein and Jack Warden in Crazy Like a Fox (1984)
    Crazy Like a Fox
    7.0
    TV Series
    • 1986

Director

  • Alice (1976)
    Alice
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1983

Soundtrack

  • Alice (1976)
    Alice
    6.9
    TV Series
    • performer: "I Happen to Like New York"
    • performer: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"
    • 1982
  • The Choirboys (1977)
    The Choirboys
    5.6
    • performer: "I've Got a Crush on You"
    • 1977

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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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