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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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 18 2008
Poster of Southland Tales
Southland Tales
Zelda Rubinstein was 74 in Southland Tales as 'Dr. Katarina Kuntzler'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 29 2006
Poster of Cages
Cages
Zelda Rubinstein was 72 in Cages as 'Liz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 2005
Poster of Wishcraft
Wishcraft
Zelda Rubinstein was 69 in Wishcraft as 'Medical Examiner'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 2002
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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1998
Poster of Little Witches
Little Witches
Zelda Rubinstein was 63 in Little Witches as 'Mother Clodah'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 23 1996
Poster of Lover's Knot
Lover's Knot
Zelda Rubinstein was 63 in Lover's Knot as 'Woman in Clinic'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1996
Poster of Timemaster
Timemaster
Zelda Rubinstein was 61 in Timemaster as 'Betting Clerk'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1994
Poster of Acting on Impulse
Acting on Impulse
Zelda Rubinstein was 60 in Acting on Impulse as 'Nosy Lady'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 10 1993
Poster of Stormy Weathers
Stormy Weathers
Zelda Rubinstein was 58 in Stormy Weathers as 'Rosamund'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 04 1992
Poster of The Gambler Returns: The Luck Of The Draw
The Gambler Returns: The Luck Of The Draw
Zelda Rubinstein was 58 in The Gambler Returns: The Luck Of The Draw as 'Butterfingers O'Malley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 03 1991
Poster of Guilty As Charged
Guilty As Charged
Zelda Rubinstein was 57 in Guilty As Charged as 'Edna'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1991
Poster of Teen Witch
Teen Witch
Zelda Rubinstein was 55 in Teen Witch as 'Madame Serina'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 1989
Poster of Poltergeist III
Poltergeist III
Zelda Rubinstein was 55 in Poltergeist III as 'Tangina Barrons'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1988
Poster of The Dancing Princesses
The Dancing Princesses
Zelda Rubinstein was 54 in The Dancing Princesses as 'Old Woman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1987
Poster of Anguish
Anguish
Zelda Rubinstein was 53 in Anguish as 'Alice Pressman, the Mother'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 23 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1986
Poster of Sixteen Candles
Sixteen Candles
Zelda Rubinstein was 50 in Sixteen Candles as 'Organist'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 04 1984
Poster of Frances
Frances
Zelda Rubinstein was 49 in Frances as 'Mental Patient'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1982
Poster of Poltergeist
Poltergeist
Zelda Rubinstein was 49 in Poltergeist as 'Tangina Barrons'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1982
Poster of Under the Rainbow
Under the Rainbow
Zelda Rubinstein was 48 in Under the Rainbow as 'Iris'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1981
Poster of Americathon
Americathon
Zelda Rubinstein was 46 in Americathon
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1979

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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1999
Poster of Hey Arnold!
Hey Arnold!
Zelda Rubinstein was 63+ in Hey Arnold!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 07 1996
Poster of The Pretender
The Pretender
Zelda Rubinstein was 63+ in The Pretender as 'Pawn Shop Lady'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1995
Poster of Picket Fences
Picket Fences
Zelda Rubinstein was 59+ in Picket Fences as 'Ginny Weedon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1992
Poster of Martin
Martin
Zelda Rubinstein was 59+ in Martin
TV Show Released: 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.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Jennifer Slept Here
Jennifer Slept Here
Zelda Rubinstein was 50+ in Jennifer Slept Here
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 21 1983
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Zelda Rubinstein was 50+ in Reading Rainbow as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of Matt Houston
Matt Houston
Zelda Rubinstein was 49+ in Matt Houston
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 22 1980
Poster of The Frankenstones
The Frankenstones
Zelda Rubinstein was 47+ in The Frankenstones as 'Atrocia Frankenston (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 22 1980
Poster of The Flintstones
The Flintstones
Zelda Rubinstein was 27+ in The Flintstones as 'Psychiatrist (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 30 1960