Ralph Tabakin - Actor Profile

Ralph Tabakin

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
17Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 22, 1921
Birth Place: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Ralph Tabakin Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ralph Tabakin reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ralph Tabakin's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 65% of Ralph Tabakin's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Rain Man, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ralph Tabakin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ralph Tabakin's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
Rain Man (1988) movie poster
★7.8

Rain Man: When car dealer Charlie Babbitt learns that his estranged father has died, he returns home to Cincinnati, where he disco

Rain Man

1988•Drama
★7.6
Sleepers (1996) movie poster
★7.6

Sleepers: Two gangsters seek revenge on the state jail worker who during their stay at a youth prison sexually abused them. A sens

Sleepers

1996•Crime
★7.3
Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) movie poster
★7.3

Good Morning, Vietnam: A disk jockey goes to Vietnam to work for the Armed Forces Radio Service. While he becomes popular among the troops, his

Good Morning, Vietnam

1987•Comedy
★6.9
Wag the Dog (1997) movie poster
★6.9

Wag the Dog: During the final weeks of a presidential race, the President is accused of sexual misconduct. To distract the public unt

Wag the Dog

1997•Comedy
★6.9
The Natural (1984) movie poster
★6.9

The Natural: An unknown middle-aged batter named Roy Hobbs with a mysterious past appears out of nowhere to take a losing 1930s baseb

The Natural

1984•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Ralph Tabakin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2000 Homicide: The Movie Dr. Scheiner Hit Similar →
1999 Liberty Heights Phil Hit Similar →
1998 Sphere O.S.S.A. Official Average Similar →
1997 Wag the Dog Southern Man Hit Similar →
1996 Sleepers Warden Super Hit Similar →
1994 Disclosure Elevator Attendant Average Similar →
1994 Jimmy Hollywood Fan in Hospital Flop Similar →
1992 Toys Fred Flop Similar →
1991 Bugsy Elevator Operator Average Similar →
1990 Avalon Principal Dunn Hit Similar →
1988 Rain Man Shift Boss Super Hit Similar →
1987 Good Morning, Vietnam Chaplain Noel Hit Similar →
1987 Tin Men Mr. Hudson Average Similar →
1985 Young Sherlock Holmes Policeman in Shop Window Hit Similar →
1984 The Natural Ali's Customer Hit Similar →
1984 The Natural Al's Customer Hit Similar →
1982 Diner TV Customer Hit Similar →

Ralph Tabakin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ralph Tabakin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ralph Tabakin is "Rain Man" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Ralph Tabakin acted in?

Ralph Tabakin has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ralph Tabakin?

Other notable films include "Sleepers", "Good Morning, Vietnam", and "Wag the Dog".

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