Vic Tayback
Birth Name:
Victor Tayback
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Director
Fast Facts
- Along with being a life member of the famed Actors Studio, Tayback also co-founded the Company of Angels theatre group in Los Angeles
- Attended Burbank High School in California
- Married Sheila McKay Barnard in 1963 and has one son, Christopher Tayback, who later became a high-powered trial lawyer
- Died at the age of 60 due to a sudden heart attack, and is interred in the Hollywood Hills Cemetery
- The son of Syrian immigrants, the native New Yorker moved to Burbank, Calif․ with family during his teens before gaining an interest in the performing arts
- Along with playing character actors in numerous shows, he is often remembered as the stern diner owner in the hit TV sitcom "Alice" of the '70s and '80s
- Served in the United States Navy before pursuing a career in acting full time
Awards
- 1978Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1980Golden Globe - Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Television Series:Winner
- 1981Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Winner
- 1982Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated