|
Benny Rubin (1899–1986)
Benny Rubin was born on February 2, 1899 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for I Love Lucy (1951), Torch Song (1953) and The Girl Friend (1935). He was married to Beatrice Dallinger and Mary Bolt. He died on July 15, 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
See full bio »
Born:in Boston, Massachusetts, USADied:(age 87) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
The IMDb editors have selected the films they're most excited to see in 2021. Have you added these movies to your Watchlist?
Take a look back at the talented actors and actresses who took home a Golden Globe for Best Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama since the category was created in 1951.
Watch on TV
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Photos
Known For
Show all
Hide all
Filmography
Jump to:
Actor
| Writer
| Soundtrack
| Additional Crew
| Director
| Production manager
| Self
| Archive footage
Show 
Actor (210 credits)
Actor (210 credits)
1974
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
(TV Series)
Julius 'Buck' Fineman
Julius 'Buck' Fineman
- Horror in the Heights
(1974)
... Julius 'Buck' Fineman
1972
Bridget Loves Bernie
(TV Series)
Mr. Rosenthal
Mr. Rosenthal
- Who's Watching the Store?
(1972)
... Mr. Rosenthal
1972
Love, American Style
(TV Series)
Papa (segment "Love and the Anxious Mama")
Papa (segment "Love and the Anxious Mama")
- Love and the Anxious Mama/Love and the Boomerang/Love and the Private Eye
(1972)
... Papa (segment "Love and the Anxious Mama")
1969-1971
Adam-12
(TV Series)
Mr. Gold / Mr. Shapiro
Mr. Gold / Mr. Shapiro
- Extortion
(1971)
... Mr. Gold
- Log 83: A Different Thing
(1969)
... Mr. Shapiro
1970
Gunsmoke
(TV Series)
Dr. Herman Schultz
Dr. Herman Schultz
- Doctor Herman Schultz, M.D.
(1970)
... Dr. Herman Schultz
1969
Julia
(TV Series)
Lahmael Brybecheck / Ishmael Brybecheck
Lahmael Brybecheck / Ishmael Brybecheck
- Gone with the Draft
(1969)
... Lahmael Brybecheck
- A Little Chicken Soup Never Hurt Anybody
(1969)
... Ishmael Brybecheck
1968-1969
The Mothers-In-Law
(TV Series)
Mr. Pratt / Waiter
Mr. Pratt / Waiter
- Void Where Prohibited by In-Laws
(1969)
... Mr. Pratt
- It's Only Money
(1968)
... Waiter
1967-1969
I Dream of Jeannie
(TV Series)
Arabian Reverend / Dr. Friedrich Wedemeyer / Lou
Arabian Reverend / Dr. Friedrich Wedemeyer / Lou
- The Case of My Vanishing Master: Part 2
(1969)
... Arabian Reverend
- The Case of My Vanishing Master: Part 1
(1969)
... Arabian Reverend
- Genie, Genie, Who's Got the Genie?: Part 4
(1968)
... Dr. Friedrich Wedemeyer
- My Master, the Spy
(1967)
... Lou
1964-1969
Petticoat Junction
(TV Series)
Mr. Garvey / Gus Huffle / Chief Fleeteagle
Mr. Garvey / Gus Huffle / Chief Fleeteagle
- The Ballad of the Everyday Housewife
(1969)
... Mr. Garvey
- Wings
(1968)
... Gus Huffle
- The Umquaw Strip
(1964)
... Chief Fleeteagle
1967-1968
That Girl
(TV Series)
Mr. Mellinger / Dr. Ferguson
Mr. Mellinger / Dr. Ferguson
- Fur All We Know
(1968)
... Mr. Mellinger
- A Friend in Need
(1967)
... Dr. Ferguson
1952-1965
The Jack Benny Program
(TV Series)
Waiter / Cafe Owner / Bandit / ...
Waiter / Cafe Owner / Bandit / ...
- Jack Has Dog Trouble
(1965)
... Otto
- Jack Appears on a Panel Show
(1965)
... Photographer
- Dennis Opens a Bank Account
(1965)
... 2nd Guard
- Jack Brings Ed Up from the Vault
(1965)
... Policeman
- The Stradivarius Story
(1965)
... 1st Man
1963-1965
Mister Ed
(TV Series)
Park Attendant / Desk Clerk
Park Attendant / Desk Clerk
- Ed's Contact Lenses
(1965)
... Park Attendant
- Big Pine Lodge
(1963)
... Desk Clerk
1964
The Young Marrieds
(TV Series)
Bartender
Bartender
- Episode #1.40
(1964)
... Bartender
- Episode #1.39
(1964)
... Bartender
1964
The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo
(TV Series)
(voice)
1963-1964
The Lucy Show
(TV Series)
Mr. Smith / Man in Park
Mr. Smith / Man in Park
- Lucy and Viv Open a Restaurant
(1964)
... Mr. Smith
- Lucy and the Runaway Butterfly
(1963)
... Man in Park
1963
The Beverly Hillbillies
(TV Series)
Second Indian Chief
Second Indian Chief
- Turkey Day
(1963)
... Second Indian Chief
1963
McHale's Navy
(TV Series)
The Police Chief
The Police Chief
- French Leave for McHale
(1963)
... The Police Chief
1962-1963
The Joey Bishop Show
(TV Series)
Dr. Kurtzman / Max Collins
Dr. Kurtzman / Max Collins
- Joey's House Guest
(1963)
... Dr. Kurtzman
- Joey Takes a Physical
(1962)
... Max Collins
1952-1963
The Red Skelton Hour
(TV Series)
Abdul / Muggsy / Hot Dog Vendor / ...
Abdul / Muggsy / Hot Dog Vendor / ...
- Of Mouth and Men
(1963)
... Abdul
- One Good Intern Deserves Another
(1962)
... Muggsy
- Freddie and the Baby
(1961)
... Hot Dog Vendor
- King Putt
(1954)
... Supporting Player
- A Voyage to Paris
(1954)
... Garcon (uncredited)
1962
Cheyenne
(TV Series)
Hotel Clerk
Hotel Clerk
- Wanted for the Murder of Cheyenne Bodie
(1962)
... Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
1962
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
(TV Series)
Mordecai Fine
Mordecai Fine
- First Class Citizen
(1962)
... Mordecai Fine
1955-1962
The Danny Thomas Show
(TV Series)
Tramp / Barber
Tramp / Barber
- The Baby Hates Charley
(1962)
... Tramp
- Rusty Gets a Haircut
(1955)
... Barber
1954-1962
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Bernig / Jewelry Store Manager / Vending Machine Man
Bernig / Jewelry Store Manager / Vending Machine Man
- Ten Days in the Sun
(1962)
... Bernig
- The Incredible Jewel Robbery
(1959)
... Jewelry Store Manager
- The Face Is Familiar
(1954)
... Vending Machine Man
1961
The Dick Tracy Show
(TV Series)
Joe Jitsu / Pruneface / Sketch Paree / ...
Joe Jitsu / Pruneface / Sketch Paree / ...
- The Bird Brain Pickers
(1961)
... Pruneface (voice)
- Trick or Treat
(1961)
... Joe Jitsu / Sketch Paree (voice, uncredited)
- The Gold Grabbers
(1961)
... Pruneface (voice, uncredited)
- The Fixed Stare Case
(1961)
... Sketch Paree (voice, uncredited)
- The Castle Caper
(1961)
... Pruneface (voice, uncredited)
1955-1958
Love That Bob - Starring Bob Cummings "Grandpa's Christmas Visit"
(TV Series)
The Waiter / The Health Juice Bartender
The Waiter / The Health Juice Bartender
- Bob Plays Margaret's Game
(1958)
... The Waiter
- Choosing Miss Coffee Break
(1955)
... The Health Juice Bartender
1958
The George Burns Show
(TV Series)
Mr. Miller
Mr. Miller
- La Vie En Rose or A Wife for Christmas
(1958)
... Mr. Miller
1956-1958
December Bride
(TV Series)
Henry, Mickey's Barber
Henry, Mickey's Barber
- The Mickey Rooney Show
(1958)
... Henry, Mickey's Barber
- The Rudy Vallee Show
(1956)
1957-1958
Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre
(TV Series)
Mr. Zinsli
Mr. Zinsli
- Swindler's Inn
(1958)
... Mr. Zinsli
- The Golden Door
(1957)
... Mr. Zinsli
1957
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
(TV Series)
Max Birnbaum
Max Birnbaum
- Custody
(1957)
... Max Birnbaum (uncredited)
1957
The 20th Century-Fox Hour
(TV Series)
Second Chess Player / Poker Player
Second Chess Player / Poker Player
- The Great American Hoax
(1957)
... Second Chess Player
- End of a Gun
(1957)
... Poker Player (uncredited)
1956
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
(TV Series)
Cocopah Charlie
Cocopah Charlie
- Lost Treasure
(1956)
... Cocopah Charlie
1956
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
(TV Series)
The Englishman
The Englishman
- A Paris Creation
(1956)
... The Englishman
1953-1956
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
Bartender / Cap Driver / Otto / ...
Bartender / Cap Driver / Otto / ...
- Night Song
(1956)
... Bartender
- Hands Across the Table
(1956)
... Cap Driver
- Miss Susie Slagle's
(1955)
... Otto
- Five Star Final
(1954)
... Jerry
- The Return of Socko Renard
(1953)
... Headwaiter
1955-1956
Damon Runyon Theater
(TV Series)
Wingy
Wingy
- The Good Luck Kid
(1956)
... Wingy
- Miami Moolah
(1955)
1953-1955
The Ford Television Theatre
(TV Series)
- Johnny, Where Are You?
(1955)
- P.J. and the Lady
(1955)
- Wonderful Day for a Wedding
(1954)
- The Son-in-Law
(1953)
1955
Topper
(TV Series)
Ammed / Sidi / Papa / ...
Ammed / Sidi / Papa / ...
- Topper Egyptian Deal
(1955)
... Ammed
- Topper's Arabian Night
(1955)
... Sidi
- Topper in Mexico
(1955)
... Papa
- Topper's Rejuvenation
(1955)
... Marcus Conrad
1953
Omnibus
(TV Series)
Cab Driver (segment "The Horn Blows at Midnight")
Cab Driver (segment "The Horn Blows at Midnight")
- The Horn Blows at Midnight
(1953)
... Cab Driver (segment "The Horn Blows at Midnight")
Show
Writer (18 credits)
Writer (18 credits)
Show
Soundtrack (10 credits)
Soundtrack (10 credits)
Show
Additional Crew (7 credits)
Additional Crew (7 credits)
Show
Director (3 credits)
Director (3 credits)
Show
Production manager (1 credit)
Production manager (1 credit)
Show
Self (20 credits)
Self (20 credits)
Show
Archive footage (3 credits)
Archive footage (3 credits)
Edit
Personal Details
Other Works:
Radio: Appeared as a regular panelist on the radio program "Stop Me if You've Heard This One" during the late 1940s. Contestants won cash prizes if one of the panelists (Rubin, Cal Tinney, Lew Lehr or Morey Amsterdam) couldn't finish a joke that the master of ceremonies started.Alternate Names:
Benny Ruben | Ben W. RubinHeight:
5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Edit