Age, Biography and Wiki
| Who is it? | Actor, Director, Producer |
| Birth Day | June 06, 1920 |
| Age | 100 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | 29 June 2009(2009-06-29) (aged 89)\nToronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Occupation | Actor, opera singer |
| Years active | 1935-1999 |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Douglas (1950-2009; his death; 3 sons) |
Net worth
Jan Rubes, a renowned actor, director, and producer, was born in 1920. With a career spanning several decades, Rubes has made a significant impact on the entertainment industry. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $1 million, a testament to his successful ventures in the field. Throughout his career, Rubes has dazzled audiences with his exceptional talent and versatility, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of film and theater.
Biography/Timeline
Rubeš was born in Volyně, Czechoslovakia, to Ružena (née Kellnerová) and Jan Rubeš. Not long after World War II, he graduated from the Prague Conservatoire and joined the Prague Opera House as a bass singer. In 1948, he won first prize at the Geneva International Music Festival, and emigrated to Canada at the end of the year to pursue a career in a wider sphere. Beginning as a singer with the Canadian Opera Company, he subsequently directed and became Director of touring, before switching to radio and television, where he became known as an actor and presenter well known in Canada. He is noted for his portrayal of Amish patriarch Eli Lapp in Peter Weir's major-market film Witness and Jan in D2: The Mighty Ducks.
On 22 September 1950, Rubeš was married to Actress Susan Douglas; the couple had three sons: Dr. Christopher Jan Rubeš (died 1996), Jonathan Mark Rubeš, and Anthony Dean Rubeš. His grandson is named Jasan Rubeš.
On 29 June 2009, Rubeš died following a stroke in Toronto General Hospital.
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