Andrew Rubin
American actor (1946-2015)
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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.
June 22, 1946
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 |
Early years
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
Rubin "began appearing in commercials in the late 1960s."[4] Andrew 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, and disappeared again by the end of that season.[citation needed]
Death
On October 5, 2015, Rubin died of lung cancer in Los Angeles, California.[4]
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 | |
| 1986 | Joe Bash | Off. Willie Smith | TV series |
| 1988 | Deadline: Madrid | Jonathan Taylor | TV movie |