Andrew Rubin
Andrew Rubin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Andrew Harold Rubin June 22, 1946 |
| Died | October 5, 2015 (aged 69) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Lauren Rubin |
Andrew Harold Rubin (June 22, 1946 – October 5, 2015) was an American actor most known for his role of George Martín in Police Academy.
Early years[]
Rubin was born June 22, 1946, in New Bedford, Massachusetts.[1] His father, Simon, owned a furniture and bedding factory and his mother, Leona (nee Greenstone) was an artist and international travel writer. He graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City.[2]
Television[]
Rubin "began appearing in commercials in the late 1960s."[3] Andrew had a role in the television series Shazam! (TV series) on the episode titled "The Boy Who Said 'No'" which aired October 26, 1974. He was one of the stars of Hometown,[4] a 1985 CBS program.[5] Rubin also originated the role of Allan Willis, the eldest child of Tom and Helen Willis, on The Jeffersons. He introduced the character in one episode ("Jenny's Low") but left the show during the first season. The character did not return until Season 5 with a new actor in the role.
Death[]
On October 5, 2015, Rubin died of lung cancer in Los Angeles, California.[3]
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Group Marriage | Andy Rubin | |
| 1975 | Cage Without a Key | Russo | TV movie |
| 1978 | Casey's Shadow | Buddy Bourdelle | |
| 1979 | Sunnyside | Eddie Reaper | |
| 1980 | Little Miss Marker | Carter | |
| 1980 | Roughnecks | George Harris | TV movie |
| 1983 | Tell Me That You Love Me | Ronny | |
| 1984 | Police Academy | Cadet George Martín | |
| 1988 | Deadline: Madrid | Jonathan Taylor | TV movie |
References[]
- ^ Mike Barnes. "Andrew Rubin Dead: 'Police Academy' Actor Was 69". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Andrew Rubin at IMDb
- ^ a b Lentz, Harris III (December 2015). "Obituaries: Andrew Rubin, 69". Classic Images (486): 50.
- ^ "(untitled brief)" (PDF). Broadcasting. May 20, 1985. p. 66. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
- ^ McNeil, Alex (1996). Total Television. Penguin Books USA, Inc. ISBN 0-14-02-4916-8. P. 387.
External links[]
- Andrew Rubin at IMDb
- Andrew Rubin At Find A Grave
- 1946 births
- 2015 deaths
- American male television actors
- Deaths from cancer in California
- Deaths from lung cancer
- Male actors from Massachusetts
- People from New Bedford, Massachusetts
- 20th-century American male actors