Phil Rubenstein
Born
Philip Martin Rubenstein

(1940-08-03)August 3, 1940
DiedJune 26, 1992(1992-06-26) (aged 51)
Occupation(s)Film and television actor
Years active1976–1992
SpouseJoan Rubenstein

Philip Martin Rubenstein (August 3, 1940 – June 26, 1992) was an American film and television actor. He was known for playing the role of Frank Falzone in the American sitcom television series Working Stiffs.[1]

Born in The Bronx, New York City. Rubenstein guest-starred in numerous television programs including Barney Miller, Taxi, Remington Steele, The Jeffersons, Archie Bunker's Place, ALF, Who's the Boss?, Hill Street Blues and Silver Spoons. He also appeared in films such as Mannequin, My Mom's a Werewolf, Tango & Cash, They Call Me Bruce?, RoboCop 2, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home and Back to School.

Rubenstein died in June 1992 of heart failure in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 51.[2]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1976Dark SundayLieutenant Untz
1977HoochJoJo
1979The RosePot Belly
1980Love in a TaxiMel
1981Force: Five
1982The Last American VirginGino
1982They Call Me Bruce?Vito Brazzi
1983Cracking UpAirport Security Guard
1984KidcoMel Sloman
1984RhinestoneMaurie
1984Ghost WarriorDetective Carlysle
1985The Boys Next DoorGutfield
1986Hollywood Vice SquadDetective
1986Back to SchoolExecutive No. 1
1986Inside OutMarty
1986Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home1st Garbageman
1986Body SlamTom McMillan
1987Dutch TreatM.C. on Ship
1987MannequinMannequin Factory Boss
1988Elvira: Mistress of the DarkDirector
1989My Mom's a WerewolfMalcolm Macafee
1989The Runnin' KindBurt
1989Tango & CashAssistant Warden Matt Sokowski
1990RoboCop 2Poulos
1991Another YouAl
1992Illicit BehaviorCapt. Brooks
1993Heaven!Big Mobster(final film role)

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1976KojakCharlie2 episodes
1977Contract on Cherry StreetDeli ClarkTV movie
1979Working StiffsFrank Falzone3 episodes
1979The White ShadowSchool Doctor1 episode
1979TaxiWayne Hubbard1 episode
1980The Incredible HulkFats1 episode
1980–1986Trapper John, M.D.First Patient2 episodes
1981Barney MillerRoy Griswold1 episode
1981A Small KillingMan in TheaterTV movie
1981–1985The JeffersonsLou/Cap Scanlon2 episodes
1982Gimme a Break!Captain Luchesi / Philly2 episodes
1982Cassie & Co.Howie Schwartz1 episode
1982No Soap, RadioRico1 episode
1982T.J. HookerAxel Shiff1 episode
1982GavilanAngelo1 episode
1983Archie Bunker's PlaceRay Morelli1 episode
1983Remington SteeleLeo Blitzman1 episode
1983At EaseLeon Boyle1 episode
1983A Girl's LifeBlind Dirty-Old-ManTV movie
1983–1984Hill Street BluesBen / Lewis Burke / Salad Bar Guy3 episodes
1984We Got It MadeNathan1 episode
1984AirwolfEdward Stoner1 episode
1984Riptidesaison 2 épisode 18
1984Getting PhysicalMauryTV movie
1984Gone Are the DayesBrother No. 2TV movie
1984100 Centre StreetTV movie
1984Dreams1 episode
1984–1986Silver SpoonsTrout / Mr. Chicken2 episodes
1984–1988Night CourtPhilip Falcone / Mario2 episodes
1985Knight RiderJoe1 episode
1985RiptideSidney Harnack1 episode
1985SaraDelivery Man1 episode
1985Street HawkAbe1 episode
1985Crazy Like a Fox1 episode
1985MoonlightingSloan / Mike Bigelow2 episodes
1985George Burns Comedy Week1 episode
1985HunterTito Constantine1 episode
1985–1987Highway to HeavenLieutenant Yablonsky / Fatso Kessler2 episodes
1986The Redd Foxx ShowBarnie1 episode
1986Hardcastle and McCormickHorace Munson1 episode
1986Scarecrow and Mrs. KingSandwich Shop Owner1 episode
1986Comedy FactoryMrs. Vaughn1 episode
1986Intimate EncountersHaroldTV movie
1986The Golden GirlsThe Exterminator1 episode
1986Can You Feel Me Dancing EddieTV movie
1986One Big FamilyMr. Spangler1 episode
1986Murder, She WroteDeli Clerk1 episode
1986–1987Who's the Boss?The Dealer / Phil2 episodes
1987NewhartPhil1 episode
1987The New Mike HammerDan Bartholomew1 episode
1987Rags to RichesMiles Parnell1 episode
1987ALFCustomer at Garage Sale1 episode
1987Me and Mrs. CDoctor1 episode
1988Frank Nitti: The EnforcerTV movie
1988CBS Summer PlayhouseChris Reo1 episode
1988Home FreeDominicTV movie
1988Crossing the MobTV movie
1989L.A. LawNate Greenberg1 episode
1989WebsterSal1 episode
1989Mama's Family'Settlement' Sam Travis1 episode
1990Santa BarbaraLounge Manager1 episode
1990The New DragnetMike Bowers1 episode
1990Hull High1 episode
1991–1992Drexell's ClassPowell2 episodes

References

  1. Irvin, Richard (2016). Forgotten Laughs: An Episode Guide to 150 TV Sitcoms You Probably Never Saw. Smashwords Edition. p. 441. ISBN 9781370585878 via Google Books.
  2. "Phil Rubenstein; Actor Had More Than 100 TV, Film Roles". Los Angeles Times. July 11, 1992. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
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