Born in Los Angeles, California John Rubinstein, the son of renowned concert pianist Artur Rubinstein, began his professional career in 1965, appearing on stage before landing a role in an episode of Dragnet 1967, and has since acted in over 200 films, miniseries and television series.
Known For
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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018)
Guest starring as Daniel Webster
- Episode 1x03: Chapter Three: The Trial of Sabrina Spellman (Oct 26, 2018)
Young Sheldon (2017)
Guest starring as Rabbi Schneiderman
- Episode 2x17: Albert Einstein and the Story of Another Mary (Mar 7, 2019)
The Orville (2017)
Guest starring as First Prefect
- Episode 2x05: All the World Is Birthday Cake (Jan 24, 2019)
Claws (2017)
Guest starring as Baron Axel von Reichler
(6 episodes)
- Episode 4x07: Chapter Seven: Ascension (Jan 16, 2022)
- Episode 4x06: Chapter Six: Greed (Jan 9, 2022)
- Episode 4x05: Chapter Five: Comeuppance (Jan 2, 2022)
- Episode 4x04: Chapter Four: Loyalty (Dec 26, 2021)
- Episode 4x03: Chapter Three: Ambition (Dec 26, 2021)
- Episode 4x02: Chapter Two: Vengeance (Dec 19, 2021)
Dear White People (2017)
Guest starring as President Fletcher
(5 episodes)
- Episode 4x10: Chapter X (Sep 22, 2021)
- Episode 4x03: Chapter III (Sep 22, 2021)
- Episode 1x10: Chapter X (Apr 28, 2017)
- Episode 1x09: Chapter IX (Apr 28, 2017)
- Episode 1x03: Chapter III (Apr 28, 2017)
Feud (2017)
Guest starring as George Cukor
(2 episodes)
- Episode 1x07: Abandoned (Apr 16, 2017)
- Episode 1x05: And the Winner Is... (The Oscars of 1963) (Apr 2, 2017)
This Is Us (2016)
Guest starring as Ron Schiller
(3 episodes)
- Episode 1x11: The Right Thing to Do (Jan 10, 2017)
- Episode 1x06: Career Days (Nov 1, 2016) [Uncredited]
- Episode 1x04: The Pool (Oct 18, 2016) [Uncredited]
DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016)
Guest starring as Albert Einstein
- Episode 2x01: Out of Time (Oct 13, 2016)
Mom (2013)
Guest starring as Professor Addison
- Episode 6x01: Pre-Washed Lettuce and a Mime (Sep 27, 2018)
Perception (2012)
Guest starring as Jack Crawford
(3 episodes)
- Episode 3x11: Brainstorm (Feb 17, 2015)
- Episode 3x09: Silence (Aug 12, 2014)
- Episode 2x13: Cobra (Mar 11, 2014)
No Ordinary Family (2010)
Guest starring as Dr. Klein
(2 episodes)
- Episode 1x20: No Ordinary Beginning (Apr 5, 2011)
- Episode 1x19: No Ordinary Future (Mar 26, 2011) [Uncredited]
Parenthood (2010)
Guest starring as Principal Liam Taylor
(3 episodes)
- Episode 3x04: Clear Skies from Here on Out (Oct 4, 2011)
- Episode 2x09: Put Yourself Out There (Nov 16, 2010)
- Episode 2x05: The Booth Job (Oct 12, 2010)
The Mentalist (2008)
Guest starring as Judge Manchester
(3 episodes)
- Episode 5x14: Red in Tooth and Claw (Feb 17, 2013)
- Episode 5x11: Days of Wine and Roses (Jan 6, 2013)
- Episode 5x01: The Crimson Ticket (Sep 30, 2012)
Dirty Sexy Money (2007)
Guest starring as Dr. Zwerling
- Episode 2x06: The Injured Party (Nov 19, 2008)
GREEK (2007)
Guest starring as Dr. Larsen
(2 episodes)
- Episode 3x10: Friend or Foe (Nov 2, 2009)
- Episode 3x04: High and Dry (Sep 21, 2009)
Day Break (2006)
Guest starring as Barry Colburn
(4 episodes)
- Episode 1x13: What If It's Him (Mar 2, 2007)
- Episode 1x12: What If She's the Key (Feb 12, 2007)
- Episode 1x07: What If He's Not Alone (Jan 29, 2007)
- Episode 1x01: Pilot (Nov 15, 2006)
Supernatural (2005)
Guest starring as Charlie
- Episode 4x12: Criss Angel is a Douchebag (Jan 22, 2009)
Desperate Housewives (2004)
Guest starring as Principal Hobson
(5 episodes)
- Episode 6x14: The Glamorous Life (Jan 31, 2010)
- Episode 6x13: How About a Friendly Shrink? (Jan 17, 2010)
- Episode 6x12: You Gotta Get a Gimmick (Jan 10, 2010)
- Episode 5x18: A Spark. To Pierce the Dark. (Mar 22, 2009)
- Episode 5x14: Mama Spent Money When She Had None (Feb 8, 2009)
Without a Trace (2002)
Guest starring as Dr. Feldman
- Episode 1x12: Underground Railroad (Jan 16, 2003)
She Spies (2002)
Guest starring as Senator Thomas Jefferson Mitchell
- Episode 1x01: First Episode (Jul 20, 2002)
24 (2001)
Guest starring as Secretary of State
- Episode 2x21: Day 2: 4:00 A.M. - 5:00 A.M. (Apr 29, 2003)
Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)
Guest starring as Mazarite Captain
- Episode 1x23: Fallen Hero (May 8, 2002)
Guest starring as Minister Kuvak
(2 episodes)
- Episode 4x09: Kir'Shara (3) (Dec 3, 2004)
- Episode 4x08: Awakening (2) (Nov 26, 2004)
Boston Public (2000)
Guest starring as Judge Joseph Papp
- Episode 1x13: Chapter Thirteen (2) (Feb 12, 2001)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
Guest starring as Judge Crawford
- Episode 6x18: The Unusual Suspect (Mar 30, 2006)
Guest starring as Priest
- Episode 14x01: The Devil and D.B. Russell (Sep 25, 2013)
The West Wing (1999)
Guest starring as Senator Andy Ritter
- Episode 2x21: 18th and Potomac (May 9, 2001)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Guest starring as Judge T. Schuyler
- Episode 7x06: Raw (Nov 1, 2005)
Judging Amy (1999)
Guest starring as James Pierpoint
- Episode 3x15: Can They Do That with Vegetables? (Feb 5, 2002)
The Practice (1997)
Guest starring as Judge Joseph Papp
(3 episodes)
- Episode 3x10: Love and Honor (Dec 13, 1998)
- Episode 3x08: Swearing In (Nov 29, 1998)
- Episode 3x07: Trench Work (Nov 15, 1998)
Superman: The Animated Series (1996)
Guest starring as Peterson
- Episode 1x05: A Little Piece of Home (Sep 14, 1996) [Co-Star]
RoboCop (1994)
Guest starring as Chip Chayken
- Episode 1x01: The Future of Law Enforcement (Mar 18, 1994) [Special Guest Star]
Matlock (1986)
Guest starring as Carl Benedict
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2x17: The Investigation (Feb 9, 1988) [Special Guest Star]
- Episode 2x16: The Investigation (Feb 2, 1988) [Special Guest Star]
Guest starring as Dr. Douglas Clark
(2 episodes)
- Episode 3x03: The Ambassador (2) (Dec 13, 1988) [Special Guest Star]
- Episode 3x02: The Ambassador (1) (Dec 6, 1988) [Special Guest Star]
Crazy Like a Fox (1984)
Starring as Harrison K. Fox
(7 episodes)
- Episode S02 Special: Still Crazy Like a Fox (Apr 5, 1987)
- Episode 2x21: Dead on Arrival (Apr 19, 1986)
- Episode 2x18: Fox on the Range (Mar 5, 1986)
- Episode 2x04: Murder Is a Two Stroke Penalty (Oct 27, 1985)
- Episode 1x06: Wanted Dead and Alive (Feb 17, 1985)
- Episode 1x05: Motor Homicide (Feb 3, 1985)
- Episode 1x01: Pilot (Dec 30, 1984)
The Love Boat (1977)
Guest starring as Jack Forbes
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2x19: Disco Baby / Alas, Poor Dwyer / After the War / Ticket to Ride / Itsy Bitsy Part 2 (Feb 3, 1979)
- Episode 2x18: Disco Baby / Alas, Poor Dwyer / After the War / Ticket to Ride / Itsy Bitsy Part 1 (Feb 3, 1979)
Guest starring as George Allison
- Episode 1x13: Family Reunion / Cinderella Story / Too Hot to Handle (Jan 7, 1978)
Guest starring as Allan Davis
- Episode S09 Special: Who Killed Maxwell Thorn? (Feb 27, 1987)
Wonder Woman (1975)
Guest starring as Major Dexter
- Episode 2x12: The Deadly Toys (Dec 30, 1977) [Special Guest Star]
Barnaby Jones (1973)
Guest starring as Larry Christopher
- Episode 5x02: Deadline for Dying (Oct 14, 1976)
The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
Guest starring as Lindy
- Episode 1x01: The Streets of San Francisco (Sep 16, 1972)
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970)
Guest starring as Matt Bryan Jr.
- Episode 2x22: You Certainly Are a Big Boy (Feb 19, 1972)
Hawaii Five-O (1968)
Guest starring as Harold
- Episode 5x04: Pig in a Blanket (Oct 3, 1972)
Guest starring as Joey Kalima
- Episode 10x04: The Friends of Joey Kalima (Oct 13, 1977)
Ironside (1967)
Guest starring as 2nd Hippie
- Episode 1x02: The Leaf in the Forest (Sep 21, 1967) [Co-Star]