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. |
| Burial place | Judean Memorial Gardens, Olney, Maryland |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse |
Madolyn Doress
(m. 1942; died 1996) |
| Children | Two daughters, one granddaughter |
| Relatives | Two sisters |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  U.S. Army  |
| Rank |  Staff sergeant |
| Battles / wars | World War II, D-Day |
| Awards | Two Bronze Stars and five Purple Hearts |
Ralph Tabakin (September 22, 1921 – May 13, 2001) was an American actor.
Career
[edit]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
[edit]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 II 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][3] He died in 2001 due to heart disease.[2] He is buried in Judean Memorial Gardens in Olney, Maryland.[3]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Ralph Tabakin at AllMovie
- ^ a b "Ralph Tabakin; Actor, 79". The New York Times. Associated Press. May 16, 2001.
- ^ a b Kelly, Jacques (May 16, 2001). "Ralph Tabakin, 79, actor who appeared in movies, 'Homicide'". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
External links
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