John Rubinstein

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Characters played by John Rubinstein

Linwood Murrow — Angel (1999)

A senior executive at the Los Angeles branch of Wolfram & Hart during the early seasons. Manipulative and arrogant, Linwood tries to control Angel and manage the firm's demonic clients through legal maneuvering and threats. He is eventually cast aside and killed when more powerful supernatural forces take over the firm's plans.

Older Jess Oppenheimer — Being the Ricardos (2021)

Elderly version featured in present-day interviews; serves as a narrative anchor, reflecting on the creative triumphs, political controversies, and personal sacrifices behind I Love Lucy.

Thomas Hassrick — Another Stakeout (1993)

Corrupt District Attorney who interferes with the case, killed by Tony Castellano.

John Norris — The Car (1977)

Townsfolk in the 1977 film, experiences the car's terror.

Dr. Floyd Ferris — Atlas Shrugged: Part II (2012)

Physician turned government agent who uses blackmail and chemical coercion to control industrialists.

Dinner Guest — Red Dragon (2002)

Background attendee at a social gathering, minor scene presence.

David Bennett — The Boys from Brazil (1978)

David Bennett is the leader of a Jewish-American vigilante group and one of the people assisting Ezra Lieberman. After Ezra recovers the list identifying the cloned boys, Bennett asks for it so his group can kill them, but Ezra refuses because the children are innocent and may grow up harmless.

Stan — Hello I Must Be Going (2012)

Stan is Amy's father, Ruth's husband, and a lawyer hoping to secure Larry as a client. He believes the resulting financial success could permit retirement and worldwide travel with Ruth, but ultimately chooses not to retire because he does not truly want to leave his profession.

Wakely — The Quest: The Longest Drive (1976)

Townsfolk representative offering supplies, local intelligence, and settlement connections.

District Attorney — Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle (1994)

Prosecuting attorney in various Perry Mason trials, serving as legal antagonist.

Career Overview

John Rubinstein has 154 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Atlas Shrugged Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery, She's Dressed to Kill, The Car. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
154
Birth Date
1946-12-08
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1701620), public domain (CC0).