Andrew 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.

For the American computer businessman, see Andy Rubin.

Andrew Rubin
Born
Andrew Harold Rubin

(1946-06-22)June 22, 1946
New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedOctober 5, 2015(2015-10-05) (aged 69)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
SpouseLauren 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 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,[4] a 1985 CBS program.[5]

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.

Death

On October 5, 2015, Rubin died of lung cancer in Los Angeles, California.[3]

Filmography
YearTitleRoleNotes
1973Group MarriageAndy Rubin
1975Cage Without a KeyRussoTV movie
1978Casey's ShadowBuddy Bourdelle
1979SunnysideEddie Reaper
1980Little Miss MarkerCarter
1980RoughnecksGeorge HarrisTV movie
1983Tell Me That You Love MeRonny
1984Police AcademyCadet George Martín
1986Joe BashOff. Willie SmithTV series
1988Deadline: MadridJonathan TaylorTV movie

References
  1. Mike Barnes (October 16, 2015). "Andrew Rubin Dead: 'Police Academy' Actor Was 69". The Hollywood Reporter.
  2. Andrew Rubin at IMDb
  3. Lentz, Harris III (December 2015). "Obituaries: Andrew Rubin, 69". Classic Images (486): 50.
  4. "(untitled brief)" (PDF). Broadcasting. May 20, 1985. p. 66. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  5. McNeil, Alex (1996). Total Television. Penguin Books USA, Inc. ISBN 0-14-02-4916-8. pg. 387.
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