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Joseph Rutten (I) (1931–2006)

Actor

His 60 year career as a professional performer included eight seasons at the Stratford Festival, three national tours with the Canadian Opera Company, over 30 productions at Neptune Theatre and countless other performances at theaters across Canada and the United States. He was a veteran of over 200 CBC Radio dramas and countless television and film performances... See full bio »

Born:

in The Hague, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Died:

(age 75) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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2006 The Conclave
Pope Calixtus III (as Joe Rutten)
 
2006 Electric Chairs (short)
Wilbur
 
2005 Jesse Stone: Stone Cold (TV movie)
Philly Canter
 
2004 Recollection (short)
Man
 
2004 The Drawing (short)
Old Man
 
2003 Blessings (TV movie)
Dr. Benjamin
 
2003 Trailer Park Boys (TV series)
Elderly Man
– Where in the Fuck Is Randy's Barbeque? (2003) … Elderly Man
 
2003 Touch & Go
Donald McManus
 
2003 Behind the Red Door
Uncle Ernest
 
2002 Marion Bridge
Ken
 
2002 The Pilot's Wife (TV movie)
Old fisherman
 
2000 The Weight of Water
Judge
 
1998 The Real Howard Spitz
Lou
 
1998 Eb & Flo (short)
Eb
 
1997 Pit Pony (TV movie)
One Arm Joe
 
1997 Lexx: The Dark Zone Stories (TV mini-series)
Slab Prisoner
– I Worship His Shadow (1997) … Slab Prisoner
 
1997 Lexx (TV series)
Slab Prisoner
– I Worship His Shadow (1997) … Slab Prisoner
 
1993 Life with Billy (TV movie)
Lamont Stafford
 
1992 Buried on Sunday
Bunsy
 
1989 George's Island
Leech
 
1965-1966 Seaway (TV series)
First Mate / Siddoes
– The Last Free Man (1966) … Siddoes
– Bonhomme Richard (1965) … First Mate
 

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The Real Howard Spitz -- Howard Spitz is a cranky, has-been detective novelist out of money and out of luck - until he meets eight-year-old Samantha, who convinces him he has what it takes to write children's books. The Weight of Water -- Home Video Preview The Pilot's Wife -- Pre
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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

Joe Rutten

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Personal Quote:

I have always been grateful for every opportunity to perform my art. See more »

Trivia:

Performed at Canada's Stratford Festival for the first time, and for several years after that [1961] See more »

Trademark:

Known for his cocked eyebrow, sardonic wit and perfect timing See more »

Nickname:

Joe See more »

Star Sign:

Taurus