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 | Lauren Rubin |
Andrew Harold Rubin (June 22, 1946 – October 5, 2015) was an American actor most known for his role of George Martin in the 1984 film Police Academy.
Early years
[edit]Rubin was born June 22, 1946, in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Jewish parents.[1][2] His father, Simon Rubin, owned a furniture and bedding factory and his mother, Leona (née Greenstone), was an artist and international travel writer. He graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City.[3]
Television
[edit]According to his obituary, Rubin began appearing in commercials in the late 1960s.[4] He had a role in the television series Shazam! on the episode titled "The Boy Who Said 'No'", which aired October 26, 1974. He was one of the stars of Hometown,[5] a 1985 CBS program.[6]
Rubin originated the role of Allan Willis, the son of Tom and Helen Willis, on The Jeffersons. He introduced the character in a single episode guest appearance ("Jenny's Low") during the first season. The character reappeared as a regular for Season 5 with a new actor in the role, Jay Hammer.[7]
Death
[edit]On October 5, 2015, Rubin died of lung cancer in Los Angeles, California.[4]
Filmography
[edit]| 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 | |
| 1986 | Joe Bash | Off. Willie Smith | TV series |
| 1988 | Deadline: Madrid | Jonathan Taylor | TV movie |
References
[edit]- ↑ Mike Barnes (October 16, 2015). "Andrew Rubin Dead: 'Police Academy' Actor Was 69". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Lawrence Van Gelder (April 7, 1978). "New Face: Andrew Rubin". The New York Times.
- ↑ Andrew Rubin at IMDb
- 1 2 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. pg. 387.
- ↑ "Allan Willis had two portrayer on 'The Jeffersons'". Geeks. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Andrew Rubin at IMDb
- 1946 births
- 2015 deaths
- American male film actors
- American male television actors
- Deaths from lung cancer in California
- Jewish American male actors
- Male actors from Bristol County, Massachusetts
- People from New Bedford, Massachusetts
- 20th-century American male actors
- 20th-century American Jews
- 21st-century American Jews