Zelda Rubinstein

Biography

Zelda Rubinstein (May 28, 1933 – January 27, 2010) 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. Kelley's Emmy Award winning television series Picket Fences for several seasons. She also made guest appearances in the TV show Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996), as seer 'Christina' and was the voice ofSkittles candies in their long-running 'Taste the Rainbow' ad campaign. Rubinstein was also known for her outspoken activism for little people and her early participation in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Known For

Southland Tales 2007 ★ 5.2
Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon 2006 ★ 6.4
Wishcraft 2002 ★ 5.2
Hey Arnold! 1996 ★ 8.0
The Pretender 1996 ★ 7.4
Poltergeist: The Legacy 1996 ★ 6.2
E! True Hollywood Story 1996 ★ 8.2
Caroline in the City 1995 ★ 6.6
Martin 1992 ★ 7.5
Picket Fences 1992 ★ 7.5
Goof Troop 1992 ★ 6.7
Shades of L.A. 1990 ★ 7.0
Tales from the Crypt 1989 ★ 8.0
Teen Witch 1989 ★ 6.0
Poltergeist III 1988 ★ 5.2
Anguish 1987 ★ 6.3
Poltergeist II: The Other Side 1986 ★ 6.0
Sixteen Candles 1984 ★ 6.8
Matt Houston 1982 ★ 6.3
Faerie Tale Theatre 1982 ★ 8.1
Poltergeist 1982 ★ 7.2
Frances 1982 ★ 6.9
The Flintstone Comedy Show 1980 ★ 7.2
The Frankenstones 1980