Jan Rubeš
Biography
Jan Ladislav Rubeš was a Czech-Canadian bass opera singer and actor born on June 6, 1920, in Volyně, Czechoslovakia. He graduated from the Conservatory of Music in Prague in 1945 and became the youngest basso singer for the Prague Opera House, while also performing leading roles at the Pilsen Opera House. In 1948, he represented Czechoslovakia at the International Music Festival in Geneva, winning first prize in his category. He emigrated to Canada on New Year's Eve in 1948 to pursue a greater musical career and gained recognition as a member of the Canadian Opera Company for roles such as Boris in Boris Godunov and Schigolch. He passed away on June 29, 2009, at the age of 89, leaving behind 68 known acting credits on The Movie Database.
Career overview
Jan Ladislav Rubeš CM was born in Volyně, Czechoslovakia on June 6, 1920, and passed away on June 29, 2009 at the age of 89. He was a Czech-Canadian bass opera singer and actor. Rubeš graduated from the Conservatory of Music in Prague in 1945 and subsequently joined the Prague Opera House as their youngest basso singer. During his early years, he also performed leading roles at the Pilsen Opera House. In 1948, he was selected to represent Czechoslovakia at the International Music Festival in Geneva, where he won first prize in his category.
Looking to build a greater musical career, Rubeš emigrated to Canada on New Year's Eve 1948. Following his move, he became a member of the Canadian Opera Company and achieved recognition for his performances. Among his noted roles with the company were Boris in Boris Godunov and Schigolch. Over the course of his career, Rubeš amassed 68 known acting credits across film and television, establishing a notable legacy as both a classical vocalist and a screen performer.
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- Tilt (2005) as Frank Modeste
- Our Fathers (2005) as Pope John Paul
- Daniel and the Superdogs (2004) as The Colonel
- The Burial Society (2002) as Marvin Telekunsky
- Anthrax (2001) as Arthur Kowalski
- The Christmas Secret (2000) as Andree
- Believe (2000) as Jason Stiles
- Snow Falling on Cedars (1999) as Ole Jurgensen
- What Katy Did (1999) as Dr. Reinhart
- Nightmare Man (1999) as Evan Hannibal
- Music from Another Room (1998) as Louis Klammer
- The White Raven (1998) as Markus Strand
- Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Couples (1998) as Hendrick de Vries
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Nicholas Ballard
- The Third Twin (1997) as Mr. Oliver
- Flood: A River's Rampage (1997) as Jacob Gunderson
- Sarabande (1997) as Dr. Kassovitz
- Never Too Late (1996) as Joseph
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Robert Greene / Older Karl Rademacher
- Roommates (1995) as Bolek Krupa
- Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story (1995) as Far
- ER (1994) as Mr. Duzak
- Due South (1994) as Dr. Mort Gustafson
- D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) as Jan
- The Birds II: Land's End (1994) as Karl
- Mesmer (1994) as Professor Stoerk
- Boozecan (1994) as Pops
- Lamb Chop in the Haunted Studio (1994) as Phantom
- The X-Files (1993) as Vassily Peskow (uncredited)
- The X-Files (1993) as Vassily Peskow
- On My Own (1993) as The Colonel
- By Way of the Stars (1992) as Hausierer Nathan
- Devlin (1992) as Vittorio Di Fabrizi
- The Witches of Eastwick (1992) as Fidel
- Deceived (1991) as Tomasz
- Class Action (1991) as Pavel
- Courage Mountain (1990) as Grandfather
- Descending Angel (1990) as Bishop Dancu
- The Amityville Curse (1990) as The Priest
- Divided Loyalties (1990)
- F-E-D-A (1990)
- The Experts (1989) as Illyich
- Cold Front (1989) as Zoubov
- Blind Fear (1989) as Lasky
- War of the Worlds (1988) as Dr. Von Deer
- The Kiss (1988) as Gordon Tobin
- Blood Relations (1988) as Andreas
- Two Men (1988) as Michael Barra
- The Outside Chance of Maximilian Glick (1988) as Augustus Glick
- Something About Love (1988)
- No Blame (1988)
- Dead of Winter (1987) as Dr. Joseph Lewis
- Kay O'Brien (1986)
- The Marriage Bed (1986) as Max Ehrlich
- Kane & Abel (1985) as The Polish Consul
- Witness (1985) as Eli Lapp
- One Magic Christmas (1985) as Santa Claus
- Murder: By Reason of Insanity (1985) as Giorgi Denerenko (uncredited)
- Murder in Space (1985) as Gregory Denarenko
- Charlie Grant's War (1985) as Jacob
- Little Gloria... Happy at Last (1982)
- Mr. Patman (1981) as Vrakettas
- The Amateur (1981) as Kaplan
- Your Ticket Is No Longer Valid (1981) as Psychiatrist
- Deadly Harvest (1977) as Swenson
- The New Avengers (1976) as Patlenko
- Lions for Breakfast (1975) as Ivan
- The Incredible Journey (1963) as Carl Nurmi