Jennifer Rubin
Biography
Jennifer Rubin is an American actress and model born on April 3, 1962, in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. She was discovered by the Ford Modeling Agency and was the Ford International Model of the Year in 1984. Rubin was the original model for Calvin Klein Obsession ads. She began her acting career in 1987 and gained her big break in the horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Rubin has also appeared in films such as Bad Dreams and Screamers, as well as made-for-television movies. Additionally, she has made guest appearances on TV shows including The Twilight Zone, Miami Vice, Tales from the Crypt, and The Outer Limits.
Career overview
Jennifer Rubin is an American actress and model. She began her acting career in 1987, following a background in competitive swimming. Rubin's early success came with the 1987 horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, where she played the role of Taryn. This marked a significant turning point in her career, transitioning from modeling to acting.
Rubin's subsequent film appearances include Bad Dreams in 1988 and Screamers in 1995. In addition to her film work, she has also appeared in television movies. Her television credits include guest roles on various shows, such as The Twilight Zone, Miami Vice, Tales from the Crypt, and The Outer Limit. Rubin's versatility as an actress has allowed her to navigate both film and television with ease.
Throughout her career, Jennifer Rubin has demonstrated her ability to adapt to different roles and mediums. With a total of 56 known credits, Rubin has established herself as a talented and dedicated actress. Her early success in the horror genre has been followed by a range of diverse roles, showcasing her talent and range as a performer.
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Full Filmography
63 titles- Them Public Romantics (2025) as Documentarian
- Them Public Romantics (2025) Director
- Them Public Romantics (2025) Producer
- Them Public Romantics (2025) Cinematography
- Them Public Romantics (2025) as Documentarian
- Them Public Romantics (2025) Director
- Them Public Romantics (2025) Cinematography
- Them Public Romantics (2025) Producer
- Them Public Romantics (2025) Writer
- FredHeads: The Documentary (2022) as Herself
- The Once and Future Smash (2022) as Jennifer Rubin
- You're Melting! (2022) as Dr. Samantha Walsh
- Untold: This Is My Story (2021)
- Untold (2014) as Dr. Paula Bellman
- Heebie Jeebies (2013) as Eve Moore
- Dream Cast (2011) as Herself
- Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010) as Self
- Transmorphers: Fall of Man (2009) as Dr. Jo Summers
- Best of Chris Isaak (2006) as (segment "Somebody's Crying") (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Shrek 2 (2004) Thanks
- Cruel Game (2002) as Dr. Valdes
- Shrek (2001) Thanks
- Amazons and Gladiators (2001) as Ione
- Lawless: Beyond Justice (2001) as Lana Vitale
- Falcon Down (2001) as Sharon Williams
- Reunion (2001) as Jeanie
- Sanctimony (2000) as Dorothy Smith
- Deal of a Lifetime (2000) as Tina
- Fatal Conflict (2000) as Carla Nash
- Bel Air (2000)
- Road Kill (1999) as Blue
- Kisses in the Dark (1998) as Ruby (The Coriolis Effect)
- Loved (1997) as Debra Gill
- Plump Fiction (1997) as Kandi Kane
- Twists of Terror (1997) as Amy
- Last Lives (1997) as Adriane
- Little Witches (1996) as Sherilyn
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Rose Ciotti
- Screamers (1995) as Jessica
- Red Scorpion 2 (1995) as Sam Guiness
- The Wasp Woman (1995) as Janice Starlin
- Stranger by Night (1994) as Dr. Anne Richmond
- The Coriolis Effect (1994) as Ruby
- Playmaker (1994) as Jamie Harris
- Gospel According to Harry (1994) as Karen
- Saints and Sinners (1994) as Eva
- Deceptions II: Edge of Deception (1994) as Irene Stadler
- The Crush (1993) as Amy Maddik
- Full Eclipse (1993) as Helen
- Bitter Harvest (1993) as Kelly Ann
- The Fear Inside (1992) as Jane Caswell
- A Woman, Her Men, and Her Futon (1992) as Helen
- The Doors (1991) as Edie
- Delusion (1991) as Patti
- Too Much Sun (1991) as Gracia
- Drop Dead Gorgeous (1991) as Allie Holton
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Druscilla
- Permanent Record (1988) as Lauren
- Bad Dreams (1988) as Cynthia
- Blueberry Hill (1988) as Ellie Dane
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) as Taryn
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as Amy Hawkline (segment "Song of the Younger World")
- Miami Vice (1984) as Claire
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jennifer Rubin best known for?
Jennifer Rubin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including MasterChef Greece (2010), Transmorphers: Fall of Man (2009), Shrek 2 (2004), Shrek (2001).
When and where was Jennifer Rubin born?
Jennifer Rubin was born on April 3, 1962 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
How many credits does Jennifer Rubin have?
Jennifer Rubin has accumulated over 63 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2025.
What is Jennifer Rubin's background in cinema and television?
Jennifer Rubin is an American actress and model born on April 3, 1962, in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. She was discovered by the Ford Modeling Agency and was the Ford International Model of the Year in 1984. Rubin was the original model for Calvin Klein Obsession ads. She began her acting career in 1987 and gained her big br...
Jennifer Rubin by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Druscilla — aged about 27
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Rose Ciotti — aged about 33
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as Amy Hawkline (segment "Song of the Younger World") — aged about 23
- Miami Vice (1984) as Claire — aged about 22
- The Doors (1991) as Edie — aged about 29
- Deal of a Lifetime (2000) as Tina — aged about 38
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