Zelda Rubinstein
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.
Filmography (45 titles)
MovieCommitment to Life
Self (archive footage) · 2023
MovieUSIDent TV: Surveilling the Southland
Self · 2008
5.2MovieSouthland Tales
Dr. Katarina Kuntzler · 2007
4.8MovieCages
Liz · 2007
6.5MovieBehind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
Mrs. Collinwood · 2006
4.3MovieThe Wild Card
Mrs. Stanfield · 2004
5.2MovieWishcraft
Medical Examiner · 2002
6.6MovieThe Flintstones: On the Rocks
Psychiatrist (voice) · 2002
Where Are They Now?
Self · 1999
4.0MovieSinbad: The Battle of the Dark Knights
Micha · 1998
4.1MovieLittle Witches
Mother Clodah · 1996
8.0ShowHey Arnold!
1996
7.4ShowThe Pretender
Pawn Shop Lady · 1996
8.2ShowE! True Hollywood Story
1996
5.3MovieLover's Knot
Woman in Clinic · 1996
6.2ShowPoltergeist: The Legacy
Christina · 1996
6.6ShowCaroline in the City
Phyllis · 1995
5.0MovieTimemaster
Betting Clerk · 1995
4.0MovieNational Lampoon's Last Resort
Old Hermit · 1994
4.8MovieActing on Impulse
Nosy Lady · 1993
7.5ShowPicket Fences
Ginny Weedon · 1992
6.7ShowGoof Troop
Madame Zeldarina (voice) · 1992
7.5ShowMartin
Nurse Froyd · 1992
5.5MovieStormy Weathers
Rosamund · 1992
4.8MovieThe Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw
Butterfingers O'Malley · 1991
4.1MovieGuilty As Charged
Edna · 1991
7.0ShowShades of L.A.
1990
8.0ShowTales from the Crypt
Nora · 1989
6.0MovieTeen Witch
Madame Serina · 1989
5.2MoviePoltergeist III
Tangina Barrons · 1988