John Rubinstein
Known for
Seen across enough titles, John Rubinstein turns into a familiar face with the kind of filmography that takes a while to scroll through. '21 Grams' belongs on any short list of his work. Most of the work sits in drama. 108 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. 'Red Dragon' is the entry that tends to open any account of the career.
John Rubinstein
26 Movies
82 Series
Seen across enough titles, John Rubinstein turns into a familiar face with the kind of filmography that takes a while to scroll through. '21 Grams' belongs on any short list of his work. Most of the work sits in drama. 108 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. 'Red Dragon' is the entry that tends to open any account of the career.
Movies
Plays Gynecologist
21 Grams
2003
Plays David Bennett
The Boys from Brazil
1978
Plays Older Jess Oppenheimer
Being the Ricardos
2021
Plays John Norris
The Car
1977
Plays Thomas Hassrick
Another Stakeout
1993
Plays Dr. Floyd Ferris
Atlas Shrugged: Part II
2012
Plays Neil Steinhart
Someone to Watch Over Me
1987
Plays Marcus Wheeler
The Atticus Institute
2015
Plays Lichterhand
Sublime
2007
Plays Dr. White
A Mother's Rage
2013
Plays Daniel Carew
Jekyll
2007
Plays Stan
Hello I Must Be Going
2012
Plays Yale
The Trouble with Girls
1969
Plays Herbert
Getting Straight
1970
Plays Chip Chayken
RoboCop: The Future of Law Enforcement
1994
Plays Zachariah
Zachariah
1971
Plays Dr. Morrow
Our (Almost Completely True) Love Story
2023
Plays Robert Lewin
Daniel
1983
Plays Cary Evor
Choose Connor
2007
Plays Frank Kramer
Mercy
1995
Plays Rev. Hoverstock
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
2000
Plays Uncle Liam
Daddy
2015
Plays Stan Dwerkin
Kid Cop
1996
Plays Professor
The Sandpit Generals
1972
TV Shows
Plays Harrison Fox
Crazy like a Fox
1984
Plays Principal Hobson
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Senator Simpson
Project: S.E.R.A.
2013
Plays Linwood Murrow
Angel
1999
Plays Barry Colburn
Day Break
2006
Plays Sen. Nathan Caldwell
The Guardian
2001
Plays Gorog
Wizards of Waverly Place
2007
Plays Carl Benedict
Matlock
1986
Plays Principal Taylor
Parenthood
2010
Plays Herb Kleinfeld
The French Atlantic Affair
1979
Plays Chip Chayken
RoboCop: The Series
1994
Plays Jack Crawford
Perception
2012
Plays Dr. Wulfberg
Girlfriends
2000
Plays Mazarite Captain
Star Trek: Enterprise
2001
Plays George Allison
The Love Boat
1977
Plays Joseph Papp
The Practice
1997
Plays Judge Manchester
The Mentalist
2008
Plays Norman DeRoin
Voices Within: The Lives of Truddi Chase
1990
Plays Bratsie Bleeker
The Two Mrs. Grenvilles
1987
Plays Jeff
Family
1976
Plays President Fletcher
Dear White People
2017
Plays Richard Trask
Harry O
1974
Plays Dr. Larsen
Greek
2007
Plays Harold
Hawaii Five-O
1969
Plays Walter Alcott
Party of Five
1994
Plays Thomas Taylor
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Plays Daniel Webster
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
2018
Plays Randell File
The Psychiatrist
1971
Plays Thomas Jefferson Mitchell
She Spies
2002
Plays Principal Skinner
Instant Mom
2013
Latest Trailers
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Our (Almost Completely True) Love Story
Full Filmography
Our (Almost Completely True) Love Story
Dr. Morrow
2023
Film
Being the Ricardos
Older Jess Oppenheimer
2021
Film
AJ and the Queen
Doctor · 1 episode
2020–
TV
For All Mankind
Doctor Marsten · 1 episode
2019–
TV
Pearson
Allan Steiner · 1 episode
2019–
TV
Dirty John
Old William · 1 episode
2018–
TV
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Daniel Webster · 1 episode
2018–
TV
9-1-1
Melvin · 1 episode
2018–
TV
Young Sheldon
Rabbi Schneiderman · 1 episode
2017–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Rubinstein and where are they from?
John Rubinstein is 79 years old, born on December 8, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of John Rubinstein?
John Rubinstein is best known for roles in Red Dragon, 21 Grams, Being the Ricardos.
How many movies has John Rubinstein been in?
Over a 57-year career (since 1969), John Rubinstein has appeared in 26 movies and 81 TV shows.
What was John Rubinstein's first movie?
The career of John Rubinstein began with The Trouble with Girls (1969).
What is John Rubinstein's most recent movie or series?
John Rubinstein's most recent release is Killing Castro, which premiered on June 9, 2026.
What TV shows has John Rubinstein appeared in?
On television, John Rubinstein has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Friends, Supernatural, House.
John Rubinstein
1946-12-08 · Los Angeles, California, USA
John Rubinstein (born December 8, 1946) is an American actor, composer and director.