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October 3, 1942 in Cambridge, MA
Biography:Supporting actor "Alan Rachins" is best known for playing the insufferable legal eagle Douglas Brackman Jr. on the long-running drama "L.A. Law" (1986-1994), but he has also appeared in a few feature films. Born in Boston, Rachins studied at the prestigious Wharton School of Finance until he decided to be an actor in New York. While in the Big Apple, he studied under such acting teachers as "William Ball", "Kim Stanley", and "Harvey Lembeck". Rachins made his professional debut on-stage and for ten years appeared frequently on and off-Broadway before leaving acting in 1972 to study writing and directing at the American Film Institute. From there he became a script reader and then a writer for shows ranging from "The Fall Guy" to "Quincy" to Hill Street Blues. He also occasionally directed television episodes. Rachins had his first major feature-film role in "Henry Jaglom"'s "Always" (1985). Largely due... Full Biography
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Alan Rachins at NBC's 75th Anniversary
Alan Rachins at the 12th Annual Environmental Media Awards
Alan Rachins and wife Joanna Frank at the Museum of Television & Radio's Annual Los Angeles Gala
Alan Rachins & wife Joanna Frank at the Museum of Television & Radio's Annual Los Angeles Gala
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