John Rubinstein

Biography

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

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 Zachariah, Trouble, Hello I Must Be Going. 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 00:00:00

Birth Place

Los Angeles, California, USA

Known For

• 

  Zachariah
• 

  Trouble
• 

  Hello I Must Be Going
• 

  Mercy
• 

  Rubinstein Remembered
• 

  Skokie

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

• Atlas Shrugged Collection (1 titles)
• Hannibal Lecter (1 titles)
• The Hannibal Lecter Collection (1 titles)
• The Perry Mason TV Movie Collection (1 titles)
• Stakeout Collection (1 titles)
• The Car Collection (1 titles)
• The Quest TV Movie Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Patricia Quinn (1 collaborations)
• Don Johnson (1 collaborations)
• Elvin Jones (1 collaborations)
• Dick Van Patten (1 collaborations)
• Doug Kershaw (1 collaborations)
• William Challee (1 collaborations)
• Robert Ball (1 collaborations)
• Country Joe McDonald (1 collaborations)
• Barry Melton (1 collaborations)
• Greg Dewey (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (131 credits)

  • Our (Almost Completely True) Love Story

    Dr. Morrow

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Trouble

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Being the Ricardos

    Older Jess Oppenheimer

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • For All Mankind

    - Rupture (2019) ... Doctor Marsten actor actors
    2019
  • Pearson

    - The Donor (2019) ... Allan Steiner actor actors
    2019
  • 9-1-1

    - 9-1-1, What's Your Grievance? (2021) ... Melvin actor actors
    2018
  • Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

    - Chapter Three: The Trial of Sabrina Spellman (2018) ... Daniel Webster actor actors
    2018
  • Young Sheldon

    - Albert Einstein and the Story of Another Mary (2019) ... Rabbi Schneiderman actor actors
    2017
  • The Orville

    - All the World is Birthday Cake (2019) ... Prefect actor actors
    2017
  • Dear White People

    - Chapter X (2017) ... President Fletcher actor actors

    - Chapter III (2017) ... President Fletcher actor actors
    2017
  • American Housewife

    - The Inheritance (2018) ... Dr. Paulson actor actors
    2016
  • DC's Legends of Tomorrow

    - Out of Time (2016) ... Albert Einstein actor actors
    2016
  • This Is Us

    - The Right Thing to Do (2017) ... Ron Schiller actor actors
    2016
  • Daddy

    Uncle Liam

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • The Atticus Institute

    Marcus Wheeler

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • A Mother's Rage

    Dr. White

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Mom

    - Pre-Washed Lettuce and a Mime (2018) ... Professor Addison actor actors
    2013
  • Atlas Shrugged: Part II

    Dr. Floyd Ferris

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Hello I Must Be Going

    Stan

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Perception

    - Brainstorm (2015) ... Jack Crawford actor actors

    - Silence (2014) ... Jack Crawford actor actors

    - Cobra (2014) ... Jack Crawford actor actors
    2012
  • Revenge

    - Execution (2014) ... Judge Rivers actor actors
    2011
  • Jessie

    - Spaced Out (2014) ... Ivan actor actors
    2011
  • Harry's Law

    - New Kidney on the Block (2012) ... Judge Randy actor actors

    - Innocent Man (2011) ... Judge Randy actor actors
    2011
  • Healing Hands

    Dr. Harris

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Parenthood

    - Clear Skies From Here on Out (2011) ... Principal Taylor actor actors

    - Meet the New Boss (2011) ... Principal Taylor actor actors

    - Put Yourself Out There (2010) ... Principal Taylor actor actors

    - The Booth Job (2010) ... Principal Taylor actor actors
    2010
  • The Mentalist

    - Red in Tooth and Claw (2013) ... Judge Manchester actor actors

    - Days of Wine and Roses (2013) ... Judge Manchester actor actors

    - The Crimson Ticket (2012) ... Judge Manchester actor actors
    2008
  • Jekyll

    Daniel Carew

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Choose Connor

    Cary Evor

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Sublime

    Lichterhand

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Wizards of Waverly Place

    - Wizards vs. Everything (2011) ... Gorog actor actors

    - Get Along, Little Zombie (2011) ... Gorog actor actors

    - Wizards of Apartment 13B (2011) ... Gorog actor actors

    - Wizards vs. Angels (2011) ... Gorog actor actors
    2007
  • Greek

    - Friend or Foe? (2009) ... Dr. Larsen actor actors

    - High and Dry (2009) ... Dr. Larsen actor actors
    2007
  • Dirty Sexy Money

    - The Plan (2008) ... actor actors

    - The Injured Party (2008) ... actor actors
    2007
  • Brothers and Sisters

    - Owning It (2009) ... Dr. Marc Wilson actor actors
    2006
  • Mrs. Harris

    Tarnower's Best Friend

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Amber Frey: Witness for the Prosecution

    Mark Geragos

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Grey's Anatomy

    - I'm Winning (2014) ... Keith Kalber actor actors
    2005
  • Bones

    - The Twist in the Plot (2013) ... Mick Warren actor actors
    2005
  • Numb3rs

    - Disturbed (2009) ... Gene Evans actor actors
    2005
  • Supernatural

    - Criss Angel Is a Douchebag (2009) ... Charlie actor actors
    2005
  • Criminal Minds

    - P911 (2006) ... Hayden Rawlings actor actors
    2005
  • The Closer

    - Pilot (2005) ... Dr. Brown actor actors
    2005
  • Desperate Housewives

    - Then I Really Got Scared (2011) ... Principal Hobson actor actors

    - The Glamorous Life (2010) ... Principal Hobson actor actors

    - How About a Friendly Shrink? (2010) ... Principal Hobson actor actors

    - You Gotta Get a Gimmick (2010) ... Principal Hobson actor actors

    - A Spark. To Pierce the Dark. (2009) ... Principal Hobson actor actors
    2004
  • House

    - The Mistake (2005) ... Dr. Ayersman actor actors
    2004
  • 21 Grams

    Gynecologist

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Cold Case

    - Willkommen (2006) ... Rafe Gray actor actors
    2003
  • Red Dragon

    Dinner Guest

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Without a Trace

    - Underground Railroad (2003) ... Dr. Feldman actor actors
    2002
  • Star Trek: Enterprise

    - Kir'Shara (3) (2004) ... Minister Kuvak actor actors

    - Awakening (2) (2004) ... Minister Kuvak actor actors

    - Fallen Hero (2002) ... Mazarite Captain actor actors
    2001
  • The Division

    - Diagnosis (2003) ... Doctor Bertman actor actors
    2001
  • 24

    - Day 2: 4:00 A.M.-5:00 A.M. (2003) ... Secretary Of State Alex actor actors
    2001
  • The Guardian

    - The Dead (2002) ... Sen. Nathan Caldwell actor actors

    - Testimony (2002) ... Sen. Nathan Caldwell actor actors

    - The Beginning (2002) ... Sen. Nathan Caldwell actor actors

    - Chinese Wall (2002) ... Sen. Nathan Caldwell actor actors
    2001
  • The Agency

    - Air Lex (2002) ... actor actors
    2001
  • Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder

    Rev. Hoverstock

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - The Devil and D.B. Russell (2013) ... Priest actor actors

    - The Unusual Suspect (2006) ... Judge Crawford actor actors
    2000
  • Girlfriends

    - If You Can't Stand the Heat.. Get Out of the Boonies (2006) ... Dr. Wulfberg actor actors

    - Bad Blood (2006) ... Dr. Wulfberg actor actors

    - In Too Deep (2006) ... Dr. Wulfberg actor actors
    2000
  • Strong Medicine

    - Prescriptions (2003) ... Lyle LaCouer actor actors
    2000
  • The District

    - Wasteland (2002) ... George Wilson actor actors
    2000
  • Boston Public

    - Chapter Thirteen (II) (2001) ... Judge Joseph Papp actor actors
    2000
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    - Raw (2005) ... Judge Schuyler actor actors
    1999
  • Angel

    - Deep Down (2002) ... Linwood Murrow actor actors

    - Tomorrow (2002) ... Linwood Murrow actor actors

    - Forgiving (2002) ... Linwood Murrow actor actors

    - Dad (2001) ... Linwood Murrow actor actors

    - Lullaby (2001) ... Linwood Murrow actor actors
    1999
  • The West Wing

    - 18th and Potomac (2001) ... Senator Andy Ritter actor actors
    1999
  • Becker

    - Subway Story (2004) ... Dickie actor actors
    1998
  • Charmed

    - Cat House (2003) ... Dr. Berenson actor actors
    1998
  • The Sleepwalker Killing

    Dr. Frank Corrigan

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The Practice

    - Love and Honor (1998) ... Judge Joseph Papp actor actors

    - Swearing In (1998) ... Judge Joseph Papp actor actors

    - Trench Work (1998) ... Judge Joseph Papp actor actors
    1997
  • Kid Cop

    Stan Dwerkin

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Norma Jean & Marilyn

    Darryl Zanuck

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Superman: The Animated Series

    - A Little Piece of Home (1996) ... Peterson (voice) actor actors
    1996
  • Early Edition

    - The Choice (1996) ... Dr. Marcus actor actors
    1996
  • Mercy

    Frank Kramer

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • 919 Fifth Avenue

    Jerome Wildsmith

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Star Trek: Voyager

    - The 37's (1995) ... John Evansville actor actors
    1995
  • Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle

    District Attorney

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • RoboCop: The Future of Law Enforcement

    Chip Chayken

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Friends

    - The Last One (2004) ... Doctor actor actors
    1994
  • Party of Five

    - Leap of Faith (1997) ... Walter Alcott actor actors

    - Thanksgiving (1994) ... Walter Alcott actor actors
    1994
  • ER

    - Night Shift (1997) ... Dr. Kenner actor actors
    1994
  • RoboCop: The Series

    - Public Enemies (1994) ... Chip Chayken actor actors

    - Sisters in Crime (1994) ... Chip Chayken actor actors

    - The Future of Law Enforcement (1994) ... Chip Chayken actor actors
    1994
  • Another Stakeout

    Thomas Hassrick

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • The American Clock

    Moe Baumler

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Diagnosis: Murder

    - A Candidate for Murder (1996) ... Peter Trent actor actors

    - Murder Most Vial (1994) ... Thomas Taylor actor actors
    1993
  • Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

    - Metallo (1995) ... Emmet Vale actor actors
    1993
  • Frasier

    - The Crucible (1993) ... Phillip Hayson actor actors
    1993
  • In My Daughter's Name

    Ban Worrall

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Law & Order

    - Heart of Darkness (2006) ... Defense Attorney Thurber actor actors
    1990
  • Liberace

    Jamie

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Sam Found Out: A Triple Play

    Johnny

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun

    Arthur Kane

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Someone to Watch Over Me

    Neil Steinhart

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Rubinstein Remembered

    Self - Host

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Still Crazy Like a Fox

    Harrison Fox, Jr.

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Matlock

    - The Ambassador (2) (1988) ... Dr. Douglas Clark actor actors

    - The Ambassador (1) (1988) ... Dr. Douglas Clark actor actors

    - The Investigation (2) (1988) ... Carl Benedict actor actors

    - The Investigation (1) (1988) ... Carl Benedict actor actors
    1986
  • Murder, She Wrote

    - The Classic Murder (1992) ... George Foster actor actors
    1984
  • Daniel

    Robert Lewin

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers

    Steve White

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • I Take These Men

    David Koenig

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Night of 100 Stars

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Hotel

    - Aftershocks (1988) ... actor actors
    1982
  • Skokie

    Herb Lewisohn

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Killjoy

    Dr. Paul Trenton

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • The Silent Lovers

    Irving Thalberg

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Make Me an Offer

    Dr. Max Westcott

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • She's Dressed to Kill

    Alan Lenz

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • In Search of Historic Jesus

    Jesus

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • The Boys from Brazil

    David Bennett

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Happily Ever After

    Richy Johnson

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Vega$

    - Best Friends (1979) ... actor actors
    1978
  • Corey: For the People

    Dan Corey

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • The Car

    John Norris

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • The Love Boat

    - Disco Baby/Alas, Poor Dwyer/After the War/Ticket to Ride/Itsy Bitsy (2) (1979) ... Jack Forbes actor actors

    - Disco Baby/Alas, Poor Dwyer/After the War/Ticket to Ride/Itsy Bitsy (1) (1979) ... Jack Forbes actor actors

    - Family Reunion/Too Hot to Handle/Cinderella Story (1978) ... George Allison actor actors
    1977
  • Lou Grant

    - Hostages (1977) ... actor actors
    1977
  • The Quest: The Longest Drive

    Wakely

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • Quincy, M.E.

    - Unreasonable Doubt (1982) ... actor actors
    1976
  • Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery

    David

    actor

    actors
    1975
  • Mr. & Ms. and the Magic Studio Mystery

    David

    actor

    actors
    1975
  • All Together Now

    Bill Lindsay

    actor

    actors
    1975
  • Police Woman

    - Glitter With A Bullet (1975) ... actor actors
    1974
  • Barnaby Jones

    - Dangerous Summer (1975) ... Chris Garrison actor actors
    1973
  • The Streets of San Francisco

    Lindy

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • The Sandpit Generals

    Professor

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • Something Evil

    Ernest Lincoln

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • A Howling in the Woods

    Justin Conway

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • Zachariah

    Zachariah

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • Cannon

    - A Deadly Quiet Town (1972) ... actor actors
    1971
  • The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children

    Teddy

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • Getting Straight

    Herbert

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • The Trouble with Girls

    Yale

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • Hawaii Five-O

    - The Friends Of Joey Kalima (1977) ... Joey Kalima actor actors

    - Pig In A Blanket (1972) ... Harold actor actors
    1968
  • Ironside

    - The Leaf in the Forest (1967) ... actor actors
    1967
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    - Episode 227 (1972) ... Self actor actors
    1962

• directing (4 credits)

  • Nash Bridges

    - Kill Joy (2001) ... director directing
    1996
  • Temptations

    director

    directing
    1992
  • Second Chances

    director

    directing
    1992
  • First Impressions

    director

    directing
    1992

• sound (19 credits)

  • City Killer

    original music composer

    sound
    1984
  • The Dollmaker

    music

    sound
    1984
  • Choices of the Heart

    original music composer

    sound
    1983
  • Secrets of a Mother and Daughter

    music

    sound
    1983
  • Johnny Belinda

    original music composer

    sound
    1982
  • To Race the Wind

    music

    sound
    1980
  • Amber Waves

    music

    sound
    1980
  • The Lazarus Syndrome

    original music composer

    sound
    1979
  • The Ordeal of Patty Hearst

    music

    sound
    1979
  • Champions: A Love Story

    original music composer

    sound
    1979
  • The New Maverick

    music

    sound
    1978
  • China 9, Liberty 37

    original music composer

    sound
    1978
  • Stickin' Together

    music

    sound
    1978
  • Stalk the Wild Child

    original music composer

    sound
    1976
  • The Killer Inside Me

    original music composer

    sound
    1976
  • Kid Blue

    original music composer

    sound
    1973
  • Jeremiah Johnson

    original music composer

    sound
    1972
  • The Candidate

    original music composer

    sound
    1972
  • Zachariah

    songs

    sound
    1971