Andrew Rubin

For the American computer businessman, see Andy 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.

Andrew Rubin
Born	Andrew Harold Rubin (1946-06-22)June 22, 1946 New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	October 5, 2015(2015-10-05) (aged 69) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Spouse	Lauren Rubin

Early years

Rubin was born June 22, 1946, in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Jewish parents.^[1][2] 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.^[3]

Television

Rubin "began appearing in commercials in the late 1960s."^[4] 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,^[5] a 1985 CBS program.^[6]

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.^{[citation needed]}

Death

On October 5, 2015, Rubin died of lung cancer in Los Angeles, California.^[4]

Filmography

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