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Zelda Rubinstein

Bio: Zelda Rubinstein was an American actress and human rights activist, known as eccentric medium Tangina Barrons in the Poltergeist film series.  Playing 'Ginny', she was a regular on David E
Born: Sun, May 28 1933
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Death: Wed, Jan 27 2010
Zelda Rubinstein is 76 years old
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Poster of USIDent TV: Surveilling the Southland
USIDent TV: Surveilling the Southland
Zelda Rubinstein was
74 in USIDent TV: Surveilling the Southland
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 18 2008
Poster of Southland Tales
Southland Tales
Zelda Rubinstein was
74 in Southland Tales
as 'Dr. Katarina Kuntzler'.
Wed, Nov 14 2007
Poster of Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
Zelda Rubinstein was
73 in Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
as 'Mrs. Collinwood'.
Tue, Aug 29 2006
Poster of Cages
Cages
Zelda Rubinstein was
72 in Cages
as 'Liz'.
Fri, Oct 07 2005
Poster of Wishcraft
Wishcraft
Zelda Rubinstein was
69 in Wishcraft
as 'Medical Examiner'.
Wed, Sep 25 2002
Poster of The Flintstones: On the Rocks
The Flintstones: On the Rocks
Zelda Rubinstein was
68 in The Flintstones: On the Rocks
as 'Psychiatrist (voice)'.
Sat, Nov 03 2001
Poster of Sinbad: The Battle of the Dark Knights
Sinbad: The Battle of the Dark Knights
Zelda Rubinstein was
65 in Sinbad: The Battle of the Dark Knights
as 'Micha'.
Thu, Jun 11 1998
Poster of Little Witches
Little Witches
Zelda Rubinstein was
63 in Little Witches
as 'Mother Clodah'.
Mon, Dec 23 1996
Poster of Lover's Knot
Lover's Knot
Zelda Rubinstein was
63 in Lover's Knot
as 'Woman in Clinic'.
Fri, Jul 12 1996
Poster of Timemaster
Timemaster
Zelda Rubinstein was
61 in Timemaster
as 'Betting Clerk'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of National Lampoon's Last Resort
National Lampoon's Last Resort
Zelda Rubinstein was
60 in National Lampoon's Last Resort
as 'Old Hermit'.
Fri, Apr 29 1994
Poster of Acting on Impulse
Acting on Impulse
Zelda Rubinstein was
60 in Acting on Impulse
as 'Nosy Lady'.
Sat, Jul 10 1993
Poster of Picket Fences: Pilot
Picket Fences: Pilot
Zelda Rubinstein was
59 in Picket Fences: Pilot
as 'Ginny Weedon'.
Fri, Sep 18 1992
Poster of Stormy Weathers
Stormy Weathers
Zelda Rubinstein was
58 in Stormy Weathers
as 'Rosamund'.
Mon, May 04 1992
Poster of Guilty As Charged
Guilty As Charged
Zelda Rubinstein was
57 in Guilty As Charged
as 'Edna'.
Fri, Apr 19 1991
Poster of Teen Witch
Teen Witch
Zelda Rubinstein was
55 in Teen Witch
as 'Madame Serina'.
Fri, Apr 28 1989
Poster of Poltergeist III
Poltergeist III
Zelda Rubinstein was
55 in Poltergeist III
as 'Tangina Barrons'.
Fri, Jun 10 1988
Poster of The Dancing Princesses
The Dancing Princesses
Zelda Rubinstein was
54 in The Dancing Princesses
as 'Old Woman'.
Sat, Nov 14 1987
Poster of Anguish
Anguish
Zelda Rubinstein was
54 in Anguish
as 'Alice Pressman, the Mother'.
Tue, Nov 10 1987
Poster of The Mouse and the Motorcycle
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
Zelda Rubinstein was
53 in The Mouse and the Motorcycle
as 'Ralph's Mother (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 07 1986
Poster of Poltergeist II: The Other Side
Poltergeist II: The Other Side
Zelda Rubinstein was
52 in Poltergeist II: The Other Side
as 'Tangina Barrons'.
Fri, May 23 1986
Poster of Sixteen Candles
Sixteen Candles
Zelda Rubinstein was
50 in Sixteen Candles
as 'Organist'.
Fri, May 04 1984
Poster of Frances
Frances
Zelda Rubinstein was
49 in Frances
as 'Mental Patient'.
Fri, Dec 03 1982
Poster of Poltergeist
Poltergeist
Zelda Rubinstein was
49 in Poltergeist
as 'Tangina Barrons'.
Fri, Jun 04 1982
Poster of Under the Rainbow
Under the Rainbow
Zelda Rubinstein was
48 in Under the Rainbow
as 'Iris'.
Fri, Jul 31 1981

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Where Are They Now?
Where Are They Now?
Zelda Rubinstein was
66+ in Where Are They Now?
as 'Self'.
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Mon, Jun 07 1999
Poster of Hey Arnold!
Hey Arnold!
Zelda Rubinstein was
63+ in Hey Arnold!
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 07 1996
Poster of The Pretender
The Pretender
Zelda Rubinstein was
63+ in The Pretender
as 'Pawn Shop Lady'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 1996
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Zelda Rubinstein was
63+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of Poltergeist: The Legacy
Poltergeist: The Legacy
Zelda Rubinstein was
62+ in Poltergeist: The Legacy
as 'Christina'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 21 1996
Poster of Caroline in the City
Caroline in the City
Zelda Rubinstein was
62+ in Caroline in the City
as 'Phyllis'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1995
Poster of Picket Fences
Picket Fences
Zelda Rubinstein was
59+ in Picket Fences
as 'Ginny Weedon'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1992
Poster of Martin
Martin
Zelda Rubinstein was
59+ in Martin
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992
Poster of Shades of L.A.
Shades of L.A.
Zelda Rubinstein was
57+ in Shades of L.A.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 1990
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Zelda Rubinstein was
56+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Nora'.
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Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Jennifer Slept Here
Jennifer Slept Here
Zelda Rubinstein was
50+ in Jennifer Slept Here
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 21 1983
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Zelda Rubinstein was
50+ in Reading Rainbow
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of Matt Houston
Matt Houston
Zelda Rubinstein was
49+ in Matt Houston
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
Zelda Rubinstein was
49+ in Faerie Tale Theatre
as 'The Old Woman'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of The Flintstone Comedy Show
The Flintstone Comedy Show
Zelda Rubinstein was
47+ in The Flintstone Comedy Show
as 'Atrocia Frankenstone'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 22 1980
Poster of The Frankenstones
The Frankenstones
Zelda Rubinstein was
47+ in The Frankenstones
as 'Atrocia Frankenston (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 22 1980
Poster of The Flintstones
The Flintstones
Zelda Rubinstein was
27+ in The Flintstones
as 'Psychiatrist (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 30 1960