
Known for
Acting
Born
June 6, 1920
Birthplace
Volyně, Czechoslovakia
Died
June 29, 2009 (aged 89)
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...
2005
as Pope John Paul
2005
2004
as The Colonel
2002
as Marvin Telekunsky
2001
as Arthur Kowalski
2000
as Andree
2000
as Jason Stiles
1999
as Ole Jurgensen
1999
as Dr. Reinhart
1999
as Evan Hannibal
1998
as Markus Strand
1998
as Hendrick de Vries
1998
as Louis Klammer
1997
as Jacob
1997
1997
as Dr. Kassovitz
1997
1996
as Joseph
1995
1995
as Bolek Krupa
1995
1994
as Pops
1994
as Phantom
1994
1994