Ralph Tabakin was born on September 22, 1921 in San Antonio, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Rain Man (1988), Sphere (1998) and Good Morning, Vietnam (1987). He was married to Madolyn Doress. He died on May 13, 2001 in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA.
Has had bit parts in all films directed by Barry Levinson
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He is survived by two daughters: Bonnie Tabakin of North Potomac, Md. and Suzanne Taxin, of Sedona, Az.; two sisters; and a granddaughter.
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Although born in San Antonio, he was reared in New Orleans and Richmond, Va.
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Appears in bit parts in each of Barry Levinson's first 15 films. Levinson called him his "lucky charm."
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After his retirement from the Federal Aviation Agency, he co-founded, along with his late wife, Madolyn, the Silver Spring Stage and the Maryland Academy of Dramatic Arts
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Was awarded two Bronze Stars and five Purple Hearts for action in World War II.
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Engineer for Federal Aviation Administration before he took up acting.
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