Remembering Zelda Rubinstein, for 'Poltergeist' and beyond
Matthew Sanders
Updated on April 06, 2026
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R.I.P., Zelda Rubinstein, you will be missed. This lady truly put the character in “character actress.” She’s best known for Poltergeist of course:
She was also great as Ginny in Picket Fences and the organist in Sixteen Candles. But don’t forget about Teen Witch or Southland Tales.
What was your favorite Rubinstein performance?