About Rita Karin
Lived 1919 – 1993 (aged 73). Rita Karin was a Polish and American actor, stage actor, television actor and film actor.
Death Rita Karin died at 73 from undisclosed causes in New York City. She was survived by her son, Dr. Michael Horowitz, and daughter, Mrs. Rochelle Axelrod, and five grandchildren.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1971 The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight Mrs. Goldfarb 1972 Up the Sandbox Mrs. Grossbard Uncredited1978 Matilda Spectator 1978 The Big Fix Aunt Sonya 1982 Sophie's Choice Yetta 1989 Enemies, A Love Story Mrs. Schreier 1991 He Said, She Said Mrs. Spepk 1991 Age Isn't Everything 1993 The Pickle Grandmother 1994 Full Cycle Gram (final film role)
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Who was Rita Karin?
American actress (1919-1993)
When was Rita Karin born?
Rita Karin was born on 24 October 1919 in Vilnius.
When did Rita Karin die?
Rita Karin died on 10 September 1993 in New York City.
What was Rita Karin's occupation?
Rita Karin was an actor, stage actor, television actor and film actor.
What nationality was Rita Karin?
Rita Karin was Polish and American.
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