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JamesG · 07-01-2009, 05:45 AM

Actor Rubes Dies
1 July 2009 1:27 AM, PDT

Veteran actor Jan Rubes has died, aged 89.

Rubes passed away on Tuesday. His cause of death was unknown as WENN went to press.

Born in Czechoslovakia, the star found fame in the 1940s as an opera singer and won first prize at the Geneva International Music Festival in 1948.

He furthered his career by moving to Canada before branching out into acting.

His most noted role was opposite Harrison Ford in 1985 film Witness, which was nominated for eight Academy Awards and won two.

Rubes was also a TV star, appearing in shows including The X-Files, Due South and Stargate Sg-1.

He is survived by wife Susan, two sons and three grandsons.

-IMDB News

Liza · 07-01-2009, 07:08 AM

Oh my God, I have to call up my mother and tell her. She loves this guy. He was the best Santa Claus of all time in One Magic Christmas. We watch it every year - I even named my cat after that movie. I'm so sorry to hear about Jan, he was a great actor.

catlover79 · 07-01-2009, 08:40 AM

Marvo301 · 07-01-2009, 06:19 PM

Jan Rubes

07-01-2009, 05:45 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,168	Veteran Actor Jan Rubes Dies At 89 Actor Rubes Dies 1 July 2009 1:27 AM, PDT Veteran actor Jan Rubes has died, aged 89. Rubes passed away on Tuesday. His cause of death was unknown as WENN went to press. Born in Czechoslovakia, the star found fame in the 1940s as an opera singer and won first prize at the Geneva International Music Festival in 1948. He furthered his career by moving to Canada before branching out into acting. His most noted role was opposite Harrison Ford in 1985 film Witness, which was nominated for eight Academy Awards and won two. Rubes was also a TV star, appearing in shows including The X-Files, Due South and Stargate Sg-1. He is survived by wife Susan, two sons and three grandsons. -IMDB News Attached Images

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07-01-2009, 07:08 AM	#2
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	Oh my God, I have to call up my mother and tell her. She loves this guy. He was the best Santa Claus of all time in One Magic Christmas. We watch it every year - I even named my cat after that movie. I'm so sorry to hear about Jan, he was a great actor.