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+ | '''Victor "Vic" Tayback''' {{born|6|January|1930|died|25|May|1990}}, was an actor of Syrian Arabic descent born in New York City, New York. He portrayed [[Jojo Krako]] in the classic [[Star Trek: The Original Series|original series]] episode, {{e|A Piece of the Action}}. He filmed his scenes on Friday {{d|3|November|1967}}, Wednesday {{d|8|November|1967}} and Thursday {{d|9|November|1967}} at [[Desilu Stage 9]] and Stage 11. |
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+ | However, he is best known for his {{w|Emmy Award|Emmy}}-nominated and {{w|Golden Globe}}-winning role as Mel, the cook on the television series ''{{w|Alice (TV series)|Alice}}''. This series was based on {{w|Martin Scorsese|Martin Scorsese's}} 1974 film ''{{w|Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore|Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore}}'', in which Vic Tayback also played the role of Mel. |
| − | In 1966, Tayback made uncredited appearances in the films ''Dead Heat on the Merry-Go-Round'' (with [[George D. Wallace]]) and ''Gambit'' (with [[John Abbott]] and [[Roger C. Carmel]]). He also had a small role in the 1968 film ''With Six You Get Eggroll'', starring [[Brian Keith]]. His first major role came later that year in ''Bullitt'', which also featured |
+ | In 1966, Tayback made uncredited appearances in the films ''Dead Heat on the Merry-Go-Round'' (with [[George D. Wallace]]) and ''Gambit'' (with [[John Abbott]] and [[Roger C. Carmel]]). He also had a small role in the 1968 film ''With Six You Get Eggroll'', starring [[Brian Keith]]. His first major role came later that year in ''Bullitt'', which also featured [[Joanna Cassidy]] in a bit part. |
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| + | During the first season of ''TJ Hooker'', Tayback guest starred as Lt. Pete Benedict (with [[William Shatner]], [[Richard Herd]], and [[Sid Haig]]) in the episode "Hooker's War". |
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Tayback's other films include ''Emperor of the North Pole'' (1973, with [[Elisha Cook, Jr.]] and [[Sid Haig]]), ''The Don is Dead'' (also 1973 and also with Sid Haig), ''Papillon'' (also 1973, with [[Anthony Zerbe]], [[Bill Mumy]], and [[Peter Brocco]]), ''The Gambler'' (1974, starring [[Paul Sorvino]]), and ''The Shaggy D.A.'' (1976, with [[John Fiedler]]). He also co-starred with fellow TOS guest star [[Sally Kellerman]] and future ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' actor [[Rene Auberjonois]] in 1976's ''The Big Bus'', and in 1978, he co-starred with [[Louise Fletcher]], [[James Cromwell]], [[David Ogden Stiers]], and [[Jonathan Banks]] in ''The Cheap Detective''. |
Tayback's other films include ''Emperor of the North Pole'' (1973, with [[Elisha Cook, Jr.]] and [[Sid Haig]]), ''The Don is Dead'' (also 1973 and also with Sid Haig), ''Papillon'' (also 1973, with [[Anthony Zerbe]], [[Bill Mumy]], and [[Peter Brocco]]), ''The Gambler'' (1974, starring [[Paul Sorvino]]), and ''The Shaggy D.A.'' (1976, with [[John Fiedler]]). He also co-starred with fellow TOS guest star [[Sally Kellerman]] and future ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' actor [[Rene Auberjonois]] in 1976's ''The Big Bus'', and in 1978, he co-starred with [[Louise Fletcher]], [[James Cromwell]], [[David Ogden Stiers]], and [[Jonathan Banks]] in ''The Cheap Detective''. |
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Throughout the 1980s, he starred primarily in made-for-TV movies, including 1982's ''Mysterious Two'' with [[Bill Quinn]], [[Robert Pine]], and [[Bruce French]], and 1984's ''The Jesse Owens Story'' with [[LeVar Burton]] and [[Ronny Cox]]. Some of the feature films he appeared in this decade include ''Weekend Warriors'' (1986, with [[Graham Jarvis]], [[Matt McCoy]], and [[Camille Saviola]]), ''The Underachievers'' (1987, with [[Lee Arenberg]] and [[Michael Pataki]]), and ''Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers'' (1989, co-starring [[Frank Gorshin]]). |
Throughout the 1980s, he starred primarily in made-for-TV movies, including 1982's ''Mysterious Two'' with [[Bill Quinn]], [[Robert Pine]], and [[Bruce French]], and 1984's ''The Jesse Owens Story'' with [[LeVar Burton]] and [[Ronny Cox]]. Some of the feature films he appeared in this decade include ''Weekend Warriors'' (1986, with [[Graham Jarvis]], [[Matt McCoy]], and [[Camille Saviola]]), ''The Underachievers'' (1987, with [[Lee Arenberg]] and [[Michael Pataki]]), and ''Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers'' (1989, co-starring [[Frank Gorshin]]). |
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| − | In 1989, he co-starred with future ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' actor [[Robert Picardo]] in the comedy ''Loverboy''. This film also starred |
+ | In 1989, he co-starred with future ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' actor [[Robert Picardo]] in the comedy ''Loverboy''. This film also starred {{film|2}} actress [[Kirstie Alley]] (as Picardo's wife). That same year, Tayback supplied the voice of the villainous mutt, Carface, in the animated film ''All Dogs Go to Heaven''. |
His final film was ''Horseplay'', starring ''Voyager'' guest actor [[Brad Dourif]] and released in 1990. |
His final film was ''Horseplay'', starring ''Voyager'' guest actor [[Brad Dourif]] and released in 1990. |
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+ | Vic Tayback died of heart failure in Glendale, California. |
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| Actor: | Vic Tayback |
| Series: | TOS |
| Episodes: | "A Piece of the Action" |
| Character: | Jojo Krako |
| Born: | 6 January 1930 |
| Birthplace: | New York City, New York, USA |
| Died: | 25 May 1990 |
| Location: | Glendale, California, USA (heart failure) |
Victor "Vic" Tayback (6 January 1930 – 25 May 1990; age 60), was an actor of Syrian Arabic descent born in New York City, New York. He portrayed Jojo Krako in the classic original series episode, "A Piece of the Action". He filmed his scenes on Friday 3 November 1967, Wednesday 8 November 1967 and Thursday 9 November 1967 at Desilu Stage 9 and Stage 11.
However, he is best known for his Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe-winning role as Mel, the cook on the television series Alice. This series was based on Martin Scorsese's 1974 film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, in which Vic Tayback also played the role of Mel.
In 1966, Tayback made uncredited appearances in the films Dead Heat on the Merry-Go-Round (with George D. Wallace) and Gambit (with John Abbott and Roger C. Carmel). He also had a small role in the 1968 film With Six You Get Eggroll, starring Brian Keith. His first major role came later that year in Bullitt, which also featured Joanna Cassidy in a bit part.
During the first season of TJ Hooker, Tayback guest starred as Lt. Pete Benedict (with William Shatner, Richard Herd, and Sid Haig) in the episode "Hooker's War".
Tayback's other films include Emperor of the North Pole (1973, with Elisha Cook, Jr. and Sid Haig), The Don is Dead (also 1973 and also with Sid Haig), Papillon (also 1973, with Anthony Zerbe, Bill Mumy, and Peter Brocco), The Gambler (1974, starring Paul Sorvino), and The Shaggy D.A. (1976, with John Fiedler). He also co-starred with fellow TOS guest star Sally Kellerman and future Star Trek: Deep Space Nine actor Rene Auberjonois in 1976's The Big Bus, and in 1978, he co-starred with Louise Fletcher, James Cromwell, David Ogden Stiers, and Jonathan Banks in The Cheap Detective.
Throughout the 1980s, he starred primarily in made-for-TV movies, including 1982's Mysterious Two with Bill Quinn, Robert Pine, and Bruce French, and 1984's The Jesse Owens Story with LeVar Burton and Ronny Cox. Some of the feature films he appeared in this decade include Weekend Warriors (1986, with Graham Jarvis, Matt McCoy, and Camille Saviola), The Underachievers (1987, with Lee Arenberg and Michael Pataki), and Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers (1989, co-starring Frank Gorshin).
In 1989, he co-starred with future Star Trek: Voyager actor Robert Picardo in the comedy Loverboy. This film also starred Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan actress Kirstie Alley (as Picardo's wife). That same year, Tayback supplied the voice of the villainous mutt, Carface, in the animated film All Dogs Go to Heaven.
His final film was Horseplay, starring Voyager guest actor Brad Dourif and released in 1990.
Vic Tayback died of heart failure in Glendale, California.
External links
- Template:IMDb-link
- Victor Tayback at Wikipedia