Alan Rachins
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 3, 1942 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Died
- November 2, 2024
- Active Years
- 1944–2023 (80 Years)
- Total Credits
- 75 credits in database
Biography
Alan Rachins was an American television actor and comedian born on October 3, 1942, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was known for his television roles, most notably as Douglas Brackman in the television series L.A. Law, a performance that earned him both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. He was also known for his work in Dharma and Greg and The Spectacular Spider-Man. Throughout his career, he accumulated seventy-two known acting credits. Alan Rachins passed away on November 2, 2024, at the age of eighty-two.
Career overview
Alan Rachins was an American television actor, comedian, and film performer. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on October 3, 1942, he established a notable career in television acting with seventy-two known credits. Throughout his professional life, he became best known for several prominent television roles, most notably playing Douglas Brackman on the television series L.A. Law. His performance in the series earned him both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
In addition to his work on L.A. Law, Rachins was recognized for his roles in other television shows, including Dharma and Greg and The Spectacular Spider-Man. His career in the entertainment industry spanned decades, establishing him as a familiar face on American television. Rachins passed away on November 2, 2024, at the age of eighty-two.
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75 titles- The Lights Above (2023) as Herb
- 30 Nights (2018) as Nicholas Sr.
- Angels on Tap (2018) as Gabriel
- Young Sheldon (2017) as Vern
- Commencement (2014) as Peter
- Mom (2013) as Jed
- The Crazy Ones (2013) as Bud Lymsky
- Scooby-Doo! Mecha Mutt Menace (2013) as Dr. Ned Staples (voice)
- Any Day Now (2012) as Judge Resnick
- Happy Endings (2011) as Howard Blum
- 3 Musketeers (2011) as Treville the Cardinal
- Rizzoli & Isles (2010) as Stanley
- Good Luck Charlie (2010) as Frank Duncan
- The Middle (2009) as Mort
- Spider-Man: Re-Animated (2009) as Self
- The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008) as Norman Osborn (voice)
- Eli Stone (2008) as Familiar Lawyer
- The Spectacular Spider-Man: Attack of the Lizard (2008) as Norman Osborn (voice)
- Monster Night (2006) as Professor Skuttlebutt
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Louie
- American Dad! (2005) as Judge (voice)
- Close to Home (2005) as Judge Meyers
- Justice League Unlimited (2004) as Clock King (voice)
- NCIS (2003) as Bud
- L.A. Law: The Movie (2002) as Douglas Brackman Jr.
- The Retrievers (2001) as Ed
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Grandpa Stein
- A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story (2000) as Spencer Eig
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Colonel Kennedy
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Young Doctor
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Tate Gittling
- Dharma & Greg (1997) as Larry Finkelstein
- Leave It to Beaver (1997) as Fred Rutherford
- Meet Wally Sparks (1997) as Randel Williams
- Unwed Father (1997) as Don Kempler
- The Stepsister (1997) as Dr. Derek Canfield
- Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996) as Victor Arkadi
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- A Rugrats Chanukah (1996) as Lowell / Greek Bully / Donut Man (voice)
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Maculhaney
- Showgirls (1995) as Tony Moss
- North (1994) as Defense Attorney
- Terminal Voyage (1994) as Jammad
- Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart (1994) as David Kramer
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Dr. Frank Donati
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Professor Jefferson Cole
- Vicki! (1992) as Self
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Clock King (voice)
- Lady Boss (1992) as Mickey Stolli
- Violation of Trust (1991) as Matthew Essex
- Ferris Bueller (1990) as Alan Rachins
- Heart Condition (1990) as Dr. Posner
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer (1990) as Sean Lassiter
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Leon
- Single Women, Married Men (1989) as Jerry Zimmer
- Mickey's 60th Birthday (1988) as Douglas Brackman, Jr.
- J.J. Starbuck (1987) as Pasban Bapu
- Mistress (1987) as Ben Washburn
- L.A. Law (1986) as Douglas Brackman
- L.A. Law: Pilot (1986) as Douglas Brackman, Jr.
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Jason
- Always … But Not Forever (1985) as Eddie
- Thunder Run (1985) as Carlos
- Jeopardy! (1984) as Self
- Brothers (1984)
- Time Walker (1982) as Jeweler
- Hill Street Blues (1981) Writer
- Hart to Hart (1979) Writer
- Paris (1979) as Davis
- Paris (1979) Director
- The White Shadow (1978) as TV Director
- Fear on Trial (1975)
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Headwaiter
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alan Rachins best known for?
Alan Rachins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Angels on Tap (2018), Young Sheldon (2017), The True Glory (1945), The Crazy Ones (2013).
When and where was Alan Rachins born?
Alan Rachins was born on October 3, 1942 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. They passed away on November 2, 2024.
How many credits does Alan Rachins have?
Alan Rachins has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2023.
What is Alan Rachins's background in cinema and television?
Alan Rachins was an American television actor and comedian born on October 3, 1942, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was known for his television roles, most notably as Douglas Brackman in the television series L.A. Law, a performance that earned him both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. He was also known for his work...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008) as Norman Osborn (voice) — aged about 65
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Clock King (voice) — aged about 49
- Justice League Unlimited (2004) as Clock King (voice) — aged about 61
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Colonel Kennedy — aged about 54
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Young Doctor — aged about 54
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Louie — aged about 62
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