John Rubinstein

John Rubinstein (born December 8, 1946) is an American actor, composer and director.

Early life Rubinstein is the son of Polish parents. His mother, Aniela (née Młynarska), a dancer and writer, was a Roman Catholic native of Warsaw, the daughter of conductor Emil Młynarski. His father was Polish-Jewish concert pianist Arthur Rubinstein. He attended El Rodeo Public School in Beverly Hills (K–2), Cours La Cascade in Paris, France (1954), and St. Bernard's School (3–8) and Collegiate School (New York City) (9–12) in New York City. He studied theater and music at the University of California, Los Angeles (1964–1967), and later composition at the Juilliard School in New York.

Career Theater Rubinstein made his Broadway acting debut in 1972 and received a Theatre World Award for creating the title role in the musical Pippin, directed by Bob Fosse.

In 2023 he starred in the one man biographical show Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground debuting Off-Broadway at the St. Clemens Theatre in New York City and subsequently touring around the US. The show portrays the former president at his home in retirement, working on his second autobiography, reminiscing about his life and musing about his popularity and how he will be remembered.

He taught a course in musical theater audition techniques at the University of Southern California, and directed their spring musicals.

Film and television Rubinstein's feature films include 21 Grams, Red Dragon, The Trouble with Girls, and The Car. He appears in the film Being the Ricardos as Jess Oppenheimer. On television he starred in Crazy Like a Fox from 1984-1986.

Acting credits

Film

Television

Theatre

Video games

2006 Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Commander He also read the part of Captain Kirk in the talking book version of Harlan Ellison's original teleplay for The City on the Edge of Forever.