
Jan Rubeš
- Date of Birth: 1920-06-06
- Date of Death: 2009-06-29
- Place of Birth: Volyně, Czechoslovakia
Biography
Born in Czechoslovakia. After graduating in 1945 from the Conservatory of Music in Prague, Jan Rubes went on to join the Prague Opera House as their youngest basso singer. He also performed at the Pil... Born in Czechoslovakia. After graduating in 1945 from the Conservatory of Music in Prague, Jan 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 TVOntario's "Guess What?" and acted in many TV dramas, later receiving the Earle Grey Award for lifetime work in Canadian television.

War of the Worlds
Drama, Action & Adventure • 1988 October

D2: The Mighty Ducks
Comedy, Action, Family, Drama • 1994 March

Snow Falling on Cedars
Drama, Romance • 1999 December

On My Own
Drama • 1993 July

The Witches of Eastwick
Drama, Fantasy, Horror, TV Movie • 1992 July

Courage Mountain
Drama, Family • 1990 February

Dead of Winter
Thriller, Horror • 1987 February

Mesmer
Drama • 1994 August

Roommates
Drama, Comedy • 1995 March

The Christmas Secret
Family, Fantasy, Drama, TV Movie • 2000 December