Andrew 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.
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 |
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 tv series Shazam! (TV series) on the episode titled "The Boy Who Said 'No'" which aired Oct. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Casey's Shadow | Buddy Bourdelle | |
| 1979 | Sunnyside | Eddie Reaper | |
| 1980 | Little Miss Marker | Carter | |
| 1983 | Tell Me That You Love Me | Ronny | |
| 1984 | Police Academy | Cadet George Martín |
References
- Mike Barnes. "Andrew Rubin Dead: 'Police Academy' Actor Was 69". The Hollywood Reporter.
- Andrew Rubin at IMDb
- 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.