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Ralph Tabakin

Ralph Tabakin

A favorite of director Barry Levinson (who once referred to the actor as the his lucky charm), Ralph Tabakin appeared in each of Levinson's films. Theirs was a chance meeting, Tabakin accompanied a group of students to an audition for Diner (1982), Levinson's directorial debut. Born in San Antonio, TX, in 1922, Tabakin was raised in New Orleans, LA, and Richmond, VA. His distinctive features were the result of his World War II tour of duty, that earned him two bronze stars and five purple hearts. Tabakin served as a Federal Aviation Administration engineer following the war, later becoming involved with acting after retirement. Co-founding the Silver Spring Stage and the Maryland Academy of Dramatic Arts, with his wife Madolyn in the late '60s, Tabakin worked in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore-area theater communities as a director and acting coach, as well as directing the Jewish Community Center of Washington's drama school. After his fateful meeting with Levinson and making his feature debut in Diner, Tabakin appeared almost exclusively in Levinson's films, even taking a recurring role in the director's television creation Homicide: Life on the Street. On May 13, 2000, Ralph Tabakin died of heart disease, in Silver Spring, MD. He was 79. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide


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Ralph Tabakin Trivia

Who did Ralph Tabakin portray in Disclosure?
Ralph Tabakin was Elevator Attendant in Disclosure

What role did Ralph Tabakin portray in Jimmy Hollywood?
Ralph Tabakin played Fan in Hospital in Jimmy Hollywood

Who did Ralph Tabakin portray in Toys?
Ralph Tabakin was Fred in Toys

Who did Ralph Tabakin portray in Young Sherlock Holmes?
Ralph Tabakin was Policeman in Shop Window in Young Sherlock Holmes

Who did Ralph Tabakin portray in Tin Men?
Ralph Tabakin was Mr. Hudson in Tin Men

What role did Ralph Tabakin play in Rain Man?
Ralph Tabakin played Shift Boss in Rain Man

Who did Ralph Tabakin portray in The Natural?
Ralph Tabakin was Al's Customer in The Natural

Who did Ralph Tabakin portray in Good Morning, Vietnam?
Ralph Tabakin was Chaplain Noel in Good Morning, Vietnam

What role did Ralph Tabakin portray in Diner?
Ralph Tabakin played TV Customer in Diner

What role did Ralph Tabakin play in Bugsy?
Ralph Tabakin played Elevator Operator in Bugsy

Who did Ralph Tabakin portray in Avalon?
Ralph Tabakin was Principal Dunn in Avalon


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The Natural

Bugsy

Tin Men


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