| Andrew Rubin | |
| Birth Name: | Andrew Harold Rubin |
| Birth Date: | 22 June 1946 |
| Birth Place: | New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Spouse: | Lauren 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.
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.
Rubin "began appearing in commercials in the late 1960s." 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,[2] a 1985 CBS program.[3]
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.
On October 5, 2015, Rubin died of lung cancer in Los Angeles, California.[4]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Group Marriage | Andy Rubin | ||
| 1975 | Cage Without a Key | Russo | TV movie | |
| 1978 | Casey's Shadow | Buddy Bourdelle | ||
| 1979 | Sunnyside | Eddie Reaper | ||
| 1980 | Little Miss Marker | Carter | ||
| 1980 | Roughnecks | George Harris | TV movie | |
| 1983 | Tell Me That You Love Me | Ronny | ||
| 1984 | Police Academy | Cadet George Martín | ||
| 1986 | Joe Bash | Off. Willie Smith | TV series | |
| 1988 | Deadline: Madrid | Jonathan Taylor | TV movie |