Alan Rachins was an actor and writer best known for his work on shows like “L.A. Law,” which earned him Golden Globe and Emmy nominations, and “Dharma & Greg.”
- Died: November 2, 2024 (Who else died on November 2?)
- Details of death: Died in Los Angeles of heart failure at the age of 82.
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Alan Rachins’ legacy
When Rachins, who was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, first began making inroads into Hollywood, it seemed as if he had a career as a writer and director ahead of him. He had sold scripts for television shows like “Hill Street Blues,” “The Fall Guy,” “Quincy, M.E.,” and “Knight Rider.” However, when he was cast as Douglas Brackman Jr. in “L.A. Law” in 1986, it began what would become a long and successful career on screen. Rachins was on the show for 171 episodes between 1986 and 1994, and he was nominated in outstanding supporting actor categories at both the Emmy and Golden Globes awards in 1988.
Rachins went from one success to another when he took up the role of Larry in the sitcom “Dharma & Greg” in 1997. He played the eccentric hippie in 119 episodes through 2002, showing the comedic side of his acting.
His voice acting also won him fans. He voiced Norman Osborn on “The Spectacular Spider-Man” and played the Clock King on “Batman: The Animated Series,” among other roles. In addition, Rachins’ small-screen work includes appearances on “Rizzoli & Isles,” “The Golden Girls,” “Stargate SG-1,” and “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.”
Tributes to Alan Rachins
Full obituary: The New York Times
