About
Jan Ladislav Rubeš CM (6 June 1920 – 29 June 2009) was a Czech-Canadian bass opera singer and actor. Born in Czechoslovakia, he graduated in 1945 from the Conservatory of Music in Prague. Rubes went on to join the Prague Opera House as their youngest basso singer. He also performed at the Pilsen Opera House in leading roles in his early years. By 1948, he was chosen to represent Czechoslovakia at the International Music Festival held in Geneva and won first prize in his category. He emigrated to Canada on New Year's Eve 1948 with hopes of creating a greater musical career. As a member of the Canadian Opera Company, he achieved recognition for his roles, as Boris in "Boris Godunov", Schigolch in "Lulu" and as Mephisto in "Faust". As well, he served as the company's director of touring and program development. Branching out into radio and, eventually, TV, he wrote and hosted from 1975-83...
Known for
Stargate SG-1Series • 1997
The X-FilesSeries • 1993
ERSeries • 1994
The Outer LimitsSeries • 1995
Due SouthSeries • 1994
War of the WorldsSeries • 1988
The New AvengersSeries • 1976
WitnessMovie • 1985
D2: The Mighty DucksMovie • 1994
Kane & AbelSeries • 1985
DeceivedMovie • 1991
Dead of WinterMovie • 1987
One Magic ChristmasMovie • 1985
The Amityville CurseMovie • 1990
The Incredible JourneyMovie • 1963
Snow Falling on CedarsMovie • 1999
The Birds II: Land's EndMovie • 1994
RoommatesMovie • 1995
Music from Another RoomMovie • 1998
Class ActionMovie • 1991
The ExpertsMovie • 1989
The KissMovie • 1988
BelieveMovie • 2000
MesmerMovie • 1994