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Alan Rachins, known for his roles on “LA Law” and “Dharma & Greg,” died Saturday of apparent heart failure.
He was 82 years old.
Lachins’ passing was confirmed by THR Written by his wife of over 45 years, actress Joanna Frank.
Reitins and Frank co-starred several times, most famously as comrades in LA Law, but also as a married couple in Henry Jaglom’s Always (1985).
Reitins was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on October 3, 1942, and moved to New York to study acting more than 60 years ago. He initially worked as a stage actor, appearing in the original off-Broadway production of Oh! Calcutta!, which was noted for its daring nudity among the cast.
In the ’70s and ’80s, he worked as a writer for television shows such as “Hill Street Blues” (1981), “Hart to Hart” (1982), and “The Fall Guy” (1983). succeeded as.
He made his television debut in 1975 in the film “Fear on Trial,” and had no role in the series until his brother-in-law, the late Stephen Bochco, cast him in the role of thug Douglas Blackman on “LA Law.” He also appeared as a guest on several occasions. He enjoyed acting in over 170 episodes from 1986 to 1994.
He received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his work on the phenomenally popular series.
Shortly after that show ended, he played against type as the hippie father of the character played by Jenna Elfman on “Dharma & Greg” from 1997 to 2002.
In addition to his extensive theatrical work, he voiced the Clock King in Batman: The Animated Series (1992 and 1994).
On the big screen, he appeared in The Heart Condition (1990), North (1994), Meet Wally Sparks (1997), and was memorable in the 1995 camp classic Showgirls. He played the remaining vulgar roles.
Lachins is survived by his wife and son.
