Andrew Rubin

Andrew Harold Rubin (June 22, 1946 – October 5, 2015) was an American actor who appeared in Police Academy and many other films.

Early years

Rubin was born June 22, 1946 in New Bedford, Massachusetts.[1]

Television

Rubin "began appearing in commercials in the late 1960s."[2] He was one of the stars of Hometown,[3] a 1985 CBS program.[4] 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.[2]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1978Casey's ShadowBuddy Bourdelle
1979SunnysideEddie Reaper
1980Little Miss MarkerCarter
1983Tell Me That You Love MeRonny
1984Police AcademyCadet George Martín

References

  1. Mike Barnes. "Andrew Rubin Dead: 'Police Academy' Actor Was 69". The Hollywood Reporter.
  2. 1 2 Lentz, Harris III (December 2015). "Obituaries: Andrew Rubin, 69". Classic Images (486): 50.
  3. "(untitled brief)" (PDF). Broadcasting. May 20, 1985. p. 66. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
  4. McNeil, Alex (1996). Total Television. Penguin Books USA, Inc. ISBN 0-14-02-4916-8. P. 387.
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