Jan Rubes

Birth Name:

Jan Ladislav Rubes

Birth Place:

Volyne, Czechoslovakia

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Established The Christopher J․ Rubes Center For EMS Studies in honor of his physician's son who passed away from pneumonia
Received the Earle Grey Award for his contribution to Canadian television
Represented Czechoslovakia at the International Music Festival in 1948 and came away in first place in his category
Was anointed a member of the Order of Canada in 1995 due to his achievement to the country
Was nominated for a Genie Award in 1996 and 1999 in addition to his win in 1989
Won a Gemini Award in 1989 for Best Performance by a Supporting Actor for his role in "Two Men․"
Became the youngest basso singer at the Prague Opera House after graduating from the Conservatory of Music in Prague
Moved to Canada in 1948 in order to further enhance his music career
Was a co-founder of the Canadian Opera Company in Toronto, where he performed in over a thousand shows throughout his career

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