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My Take
Jan Rubeš is the kind of double-threat artist I find deeply compelling. A Czech bass opera singer who became a Canadian-screen character actor, he carried that resonant operatic gravity into film and television well into his later years. Earning membership in the Order of Canada caps a life that spanned from 1920 to 2009, a turbulent century he crossed with his art intact. The best actors say everything through voice and bearing, and Rubeš embodied that. Add the dignity of an immigrant who won recognition in an adopted land, and you have a figure I hold in real reverence.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jan Rubeš
- Name (Japanese)
- ヤン・ルーベス
- Reading
- やん・るーべす
- Born
- June 6, 1920 – June 29, 2009
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Monkey
- Origin
- Volyně, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / television presenter / opera singer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of Canada
- 1990 Earle Grey Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jan Rubeš born?
June 6, 1920 – June 29, 2009.
Where is Jan Rubeš from?
Jan Rubeš is from Volyně, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic.
What does Jan Rubeš do?
Jan Rubeš works as television actor, film actor, actor, television presenter, opera singer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.