Portrait of Alan Rachins

Alan Rachins

Bio: Alan Rachins (October 3, 1942 - November 2, 2024) was an American television actor, best known for his role on LA Law, which earned him Golden Globe and Emmy nominations, as well as Dharma & Greg and The Spectacular Spider-Man.
Born: Sat, Oct 03 1942
Birthplace: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Death: Sat, Nov 02 2024
Alan Rachins is 82 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Lights Above
The Lights Above
Alan Rachins was 80 in The Lights Above as 'Herb'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 17 2023
Poster of Angels on Tap
Angels on Tap
Alan Rachins was 75 in Angels on Tap as 'Gabriel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 2018
Poster of Commencement
Commencement
Alan Rachins was 71 in Commencement as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 26 2014
Poster of Scooby-Doo! Mecha Mutt Menace
Scooby-Doo! Mecha Mutt Menace
Alan Rachins was 70 in Scooby-Doo! Mecha Mutt Menace as 'Dr. Ned Staples (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 24 2013
Poster of Any Day Now
Any Day Now
Alan Rachins was 70 in Any Day Now as 'Judge Resnick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 2012
Poster of 3 Musketeers
3 Musketeers
Alan Rachins was 69 in 3 Musketeers as 'Treville the Cardinal'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 25 2011
Poster of The Spectacular Spider-Man: Attack of the Lizard
The Spectacular Spider-Man: Attack of the Lizard
Alan Rachins was 65 in The Spectacular Spider-Man: Attack of the Lizard as 'Norman Osborn (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 09 2008
Poster of Monster Night
Monster Night
Alan Rachins was 63 in Monster Night as 'Professor Skuttlebutt'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 11 2006
Poster of L.A. Law: The Movie
L.A. Law: The Movie
Alan Rachins was 59 in L.A. Law: The Movie as 'Douglas Brackman Jr.'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 12 2002
Poster of The Retrievers
The Retrievers
Alan Rachins was 58 in The Retrievers as 'Ed'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 2001
Poster of A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story
A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story
Alan Rachins was 57 in A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story as 'Spencer Eig'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 17 2000
Poster of Unwed Father
Unwed Father
Alan Rachins was 55 in Unwed Father as 'Don Kempler'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 12 1997
Poster of Leave It to Beaver
Leave It to Beaver
Alan Rachins was 54 in Leave It to Beaver as 'Fred Rutherford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1997
Poster of The Stepsister
The Stepsister
Alan Rachins was 54 in The Stepsister as 'Dr. Derek Canfield'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 1997
Poster of Meet Wally Sparks
Meet Wally Sparks
Alan Rachins was 54 in Meet Wally Sparks as 'Randel Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1997
Poster of A Rugrats Chanukah
A Rugrats Chanukah
Alan Rachins was 54 in A Rugrats Chanukah as 'Lowell / Greek Bully / Donut Man (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 1996
Poster of Showgirls
Showgirls
Alan Rachins was 52 in Showgirls as 'Tony Moss'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1995
Poster of North
North
Alan Rachins was 51 in North as 'Defense Attorney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1994
Poster of Terminal Voyage
Terminal Voyage
Alan Rachins was 51 in Terminal Voyage as 'Jammad'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 08 1994
Poster of Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart
Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart
Alan Rachins was 51 in Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart as 'David Kramer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1994
Poster of Violation of Trust
Violation of Trust
Alan Rachins was 49 in Violation of Trust as 'Matthew Essex'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1991
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer
Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer
Alan Rachins was 47 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer as 'Sean Lassiter'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 20 1990
Poster of Heart Condition
Heart Condition
Alan Rachins was 47 in Heart Condition as 'Dr. Posner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1990
Poster of Single Women, Married Men
Single Women, Married Men
Alan Rachins was 47 in Single Women, Married Men as 'Jerry Zimmer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 1989
Poster of Mickey's 60th Birthday
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Alan Rachins was 46 in Mickey's 60th Birthday as 'Douglas Brackman, Jr.'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 13 1988
Poster of L.A. Law: Pilot
L.A. Law: Pilot
Alan Rachins was 43 in L.A. Law: Pilot as 'Douglas Brackman, Jr.'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of Thunder Run
Thunder Run
Alan Rachins was 43 in Thunder Run as 'Carlos'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 22 1985
Poster of Always … But Not Forever
Always … But Not Forever
Alan Rachins was 43 in Always … But Not Forever as 'Eddie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1985
Poster of Time Walker
Time Walker
Alan Rachins was 40 in Time Walker as 'Jeweler'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1982
Poster of Fear on Trial
Fear on Trial
Alan Rachins was 32 in Fear on Trial
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 02 1975

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
Alan Rachins was 74+ in Young Sheldon as 'Vern'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2017
Poster of The Crazy Ones
The Crazy Ones
Alan Rachins was 70+ in The Crazy Ones as 'Bud Lymsky'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2013
Poster of Mom
Mom
Alan Rachins was 70+ in Mom as 'Jed'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of Happy Endings
Happy Endings
Alan Rachins was 68+ in Happy Endings as 'Howard Blum'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 13 2011
Poster of Rizzoli & Isles
Rizzoli & Isles
Alan Rachins was 67+ in Rizzoli & Isles as 'Stanley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 12 2010
Poster of Good Luck Charlie
Good Luck Charlie
Alan Rachins was 67+ in Good Luck Charlie as 'Frank Duncan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 04 2010
Poster of The Middle
The Middle
Alan Rachins was 66+ in The Middle as 'Mort'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 2009
Poster of The Spectacular Spider-Man
The Spectacular Spider-Man
Alan Rachins was 65+ in The Spectacular Spider-Man as 'Norman Osborn (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 08 2008
Poster of Eli Stone
Eli Stone
Alan Rachins was 65+ in Eli Stone
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 31 2008
Poster of Close to Home
Close to Home
Alan Rachins was 62+ in Close to Home
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Alan Rachins was 62+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Louie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of American Dad!
American Dad!
Alan Rachins was 62+ in American Dad! as 'Judge (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of Justice League Unlimited
Justice League Unlimited
Alan Rachins was 61+ in Justice League Unlimited as 'Clock King (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 31 2004
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
Alan Rachins was 60+ in NCIS as 'Bud'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Alan Rachins was 58+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'Grandpa Stein'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Dharma & Greg
Dharma & Greg
Alan Rachins was 54+ in Dharma & Greg as 'Larry Finkelstein'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1997
Poster of Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
Alan Rachins was 54+ in Stargate SG-1 as 'Colonel Kennedy, Young Doctor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 27 1997
Poster of Just Shoot Me!
Just Shoot Me!
Alan Rachins was 54+ in Just Shoot Me! as 'Tate Gittling'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Alan Rachins was 53+ in E! True Hollywood Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of Poltergeist: The Legacy
Poltergeist: The Legacy
Alan Rachins was 53+ in Poltergeist: The Legacy as 'Victor Arkadi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 21 1996
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Alan Rachins was 52+ in The Outer Limits as 'Maculhaney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Alan Rachins was 51+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Dr. Frank Donati'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Alan Rachins was 50+ in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman as 'Professor Jefferson Cole'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of Lady Boss
Lady Boss
Alan Rachins was 50+ in Lady Boss as 'Mickey Stolli'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 11 1992
Poster of Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
Alan Rachins was 49+ in Batman: The Animated Series as 'The Clock King (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1992
Poster of Ferris Bueller
Ferris Bueller
Alan Rachins was 47+ in Ferris Bueller as 'Alan Rachins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 23 1990
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Alan Rachins was 46+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Leon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of J.J. Starbuck
J.J. Starbuck
Alan Rachins was 44+ in J.J. Starbuck
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Alan Rachins was 43+ in L.A. Law as 'Douglas Brackman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Alan Rachins was 42+ in The Golden Girls as 'Jason'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Brothers
Brothers
Alan Rachins was 41+ in Brothers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 13 1984
Poster of The White Shadow
The White Shadow
Alan Rachins was 36+ in The White Shadow as 'TV Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 27 1978
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Alan Rachins was 1+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944