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1946-06-22 · New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA · Male

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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.

Early years

Rubin was born June 22, 1946, in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Jewish parents. 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.

Television

According to his obituary, Rubin began appearing in commercials in the late 1960s. He 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, a 1985 CBS program.

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, Jay Hammer.

Death

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