Ralph Tabakin (September 22, 1921 â€" May 13, 2001) was an American
actor.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 in 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 Dr.
Scheiner on the Levinson-produced TV series Homicide: Life on the
Street, a recurring character from the first episode through all seven
seasons and the follow-up Homicide: The Movie.Born in San Antonio,
Texas, he was the middle child in a family of five. They would also
live in New Orleans, Louisiana, before moving and settling in
Richmond, Virginia. He was a World War 2 veteran, being decorated with
five Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars. He also worked as a Federal
Aviation Administration engineer for several years. He died in 2001
due to heart disease.
actor.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 in 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 Dr.
Scheiner on the Levinson-produced TV series Homicide: Life on the
Street, a recurring character from the first episode through all seven
seasons and the follow-up Homicide: The Movie.Born in San Antonio,
Texas, he was the middle child in a family of five. They would also
live in New Orleans, Louisiana, before moving and settling in
Richmond, Virginia. He was a World War 2 veteran, being decorated with
five Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars. He also worked as a Federal
Aviation Administration engineer for several years. He died in 2001
due to heart disease.
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