Ralph Tabakin
Ralph Tabakin | |
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| Born | September 22, 1921 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | May 13, 2001 (aged 79) Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Madolyn Doress (m. c. 1942; d. 1996) |
Ralph Tabakin (September 22, 1921 – May 13, 2001) was an American actor.
Career
In his acting career, Tabakin is most associated with the work of Barry Levinson, as he appeared in fifteen of Levinson's films from Diner onward. His appearance in Diner began after a visit to the set where he impressed Levinson. Considered a lucky charm of Levinson,[1] Tabakin is perhaps best known for playing medical examiner Dr. Scheiner on the Levinson-produced TV series Homicide: Life on the Street, a recurring character from the first episode through all seven seasons and the follow-up Homicide: The Movie.
Personal life
Born in San Antonio, Texas, he was the middle child in a family of five. They would also live in New Orleans, Louisiana, before moving and settling in Richmond, Virginia. He was a World War 2 veteran, being decorated with five Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars.[2] He also worked as a Federal Aviation Administration engineer for several years.[1] He died in 2001 due to heart disease.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Diner | TV Customer | |
| 1984 | The Natural | Al's Customer | |
| 1985 | Young Sherlock Holmes | Policeman in Shop Window | |
| 1987 | Tin Men | Mr. Hudson | |
| 1987 | Good Morning, Vietnam | Chaplain Noel | |
| 1988 | Rain Man | Shift Boss | with Dustin Hoffman |
| 1990 | Avalon | Principal Dunn | |
| 1991 | Bugsy | Elevator Operator | |
| 1992 | Toys | Fred | |
| 1994 | Jimmy Hollywood | Fan in Hospital | |
| 1994 | Disclosure | Elevator Attendant | |
| 1996 | Sleepers | Warden | with Dustin Hoffman |
| 1997 | Wag the Dog | Southern Man | with Dustin Hoffman |
| 1998 | Sphere | O.S.S.A. Official | with Dustin Hoffman |
| 1999 | Liberty Heights | Phil, Spotlight Man at the Gaitey |
See also
References
- ^ a b Ralph Tabakin at AllMovie
- ^ a b "Ralph Tabakin; Actor, 79". The New York Times. Associated Press. May 16, 2001.
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