Background
Tabakin, Ralph was born on September 22, 1921 in San Antonio, Texas, United States.
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Tabakin, Ralph was born on September 22, 1921 in San Antonio, Texas, United States.
In his acting career, Tabakin is most associated with the work of Barry Levinson, as he appeared in fifteen of Levinson"s films from Diner onward. His appearance on Diner began after a visit to the set where he impressed Levinson. Considered a lucky charm of Levinson, Tabakin is perhaps best known for playing medical examiner Doctor Scheiner on the Levinson-produced television series Homicide: Life on the Street, a recurring character from the first episode through all seven seasons and the follow-up Homicide: The Movie.
Ralph Tabakin"s complete filmography can be found on Fandango -.
Served with United States Army, World World War World War II. Member American Federation of television and Radio Artists, Screen Actors Guild, Actors Equity Association, International Platform Association, American Theatre Association, National Society Literature and the Arts.