Grave Hunter Vic Tayback D.O.B.: January 6, 1930 (New York, NY) D.O.D.: May 25, 1990 (Glendale, CA) Cause of Death: Heart Failure Location: Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills; Sheltering Hills; #3813 Biographical Notes: He played many character actors, although he is probably most famous for playing Mel Sharples on the hit TV Series "Alice". He ran Mel's Diner where Alice and the other waitresses worked. Appeared In: “The Jesse Owens Story” (1984) Movie "Alice" (1976) TV Series "Bullitt" (1968) Movie