Mary Beth Rubens
Mary Elizabeth Rubens is a Canadian film, stage, and television actress, who made her feature film debut in Paul Lynch's slasher film Prom Night (1980). She subsequently appeared in Firebird 2015 AD (1981). She worked throughout the 1980s in television, guest-starring on Night Heat (1985–1987) and Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1987–1988). From 1989 to 1993, she had a leading role on the series E.N.G., for which she was nominated for a Gemini Award.
Mary Beth Rubens | |
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Mary Beth Rubens in Prom Night (1980) | |
| Born | Mary Elizabeth Rubens Kingston, Ontario, Canada[1] |
| Years active | 1980–present |
After a traumatic brain injury in the 1990s left Rubens with a permanent disability, she shifted focus from acting, and subsequently earned a degree in law & society from York University. In 2018, she appeared in Judith Thompson's stage production of After the Blackout, a play about, and starring, people with various disabilities.
Career edit
Rubens made her feature film debut in Paul Lynch's slasher film Prom Night (1980). She subsequently had a supporting role in Firebird 2015 AD (1981).[2][3]
In 1987, she appeared in Souvenirs with Theatre Calgary.[4][5] In 1990, Rubens was nominated for a Gemini Award for her performance in the pilot of E.N.G..[6] In 1995, she appeared in the film The Michelle Apartments.
After suffering a traumatic brain injury in the 1990s, Rubens was left with a permanent disability and temporarily retired from acting.[7] She subsequently enrolled at York University, graduating with an honours degree in law & society.[8]
In 2018, she returned to theater in the RARE Theatre Company's After the Blackout, a play by Judith Thompson, which featured a cast of performers with varying disabilities.[9] Isabelle Perrone of BroadwayWorld noted that Rubens "approached her character seemingly with ease, playing the aged starlet with elegance."[10]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Prom Night | Kelly Lynch | [11] | |
| 1981 | Firebird 2015 AD | Jill | [2] | |
| 1985 | Big Deal | Secretary | ||
| 1986 | Perfect Timing | Judy | ||
| 1995 | The Michelle Apartments | Madeleine | [12] |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The Littlest Hobo | Sally | Episode: "Second Chance" | [13] |
| 1985–1987 | Night Heat | Jackie / Maria | 2 episodes | [14] [15] |
| 1987–1988 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Alison / Beth | 2 episodes | [16] |
| 1988 | War of the Worlds | Marla | Episode: "Eye for an Eye" | [17] |
| 1989 | Street Legal | Julie Lavoix | Episode: "Slipping Through the Cracks" | [18] |
| 1991 | Tropical Heat | Margot / Lady Grace | 2 episodes | |
| 1992 | Counterstrike | Marlene | Episode: "Cat in the Cradle" | [19] |
| 1989–1993 | E.N.G. | Bobbi Katz | 70 episodes Nominated—Gemini Award for Best Supporting Actress[6] | |
| 1995 | Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years | Sadie | 3 episodes | |
| 1996 | The Outer Limits | Fran Blake | Episode: "Unnatural Selection" | [20] |
| 1997 | F/X: The Series | Bennett | Episode: "Spanish Harlem" | [21] |
Select stage credits edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Souvenirs | Vicki | Theatre Calgary | [22] |
| 1987 | Golden Girls | Sue Kinder | Theatre Calgary | [23] |
| 2018 | After the Blackout | Roxy | RARE Theatre Company, Toronto | [9] |
References edit
- ^ "Mary Beth Rubens". Blu-ray.com. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
- ^ a b "Mary Beth Rubens". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
- ^ McCracken, Rosemary (September 23, 1981). "Firebird fails to rev up emotions". Calgary Herald. Calgary, Alberta. p. D19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Keyser, Tom (February 4, 1987). "Badger makes a noteworthy gift". Calgary Herald. Calgary, Alberta. p. B2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Brennan, Brian (February 21, 1987). "Souvenirs needs few jolts to hold its audience". Calgary Herald. Calgary, Alberta. p. G6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Nicholls, Stephen (October 26, 1990). "Odd matches in fight for Gemini". Nanaimo Daily News. Nanaimo, British Columbia. p. 41 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Muredda, Angelo (May 14, 2018). "After The Blackout links the fates of people living with disabilities... with mixed results". Now. Toronto, Ontario. Archived from the original on October 19, 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- ^ "Mary Beth Rubens". Soulpepper. Archived from the original on October 19, 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- ^ a b Morrow, Martin (May 14, 2018). "Review: After the Blackout marks a transition for Judith Thompson and her RARE Theatre Company". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on October 18, 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- ^ Perrone, Isabelle (May 20, 2018). "BWW Review: AFTER THE BLACKOUT at Soulpepper". BroadwayWorld. from the original on October 19, 2019.
- ^ Nowell, Richard (2010). Blood Money: A History of the First Teen Slasher Film Cycle. London, England: Bloomsbury. p. 165. ISBN 978-1-441-12496-8.
- ^ . British Film Institute. Archived from the original on April 25, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
- ^ "Second Chance". The Littlest Hobo. Season 1. Episode 12. January 3, 1980. CTV Television Network.
- ^ "Necessary Force". Night Heat. Season 1. Episode 2. February 7, 1985. CTV Television Network.
- ^ "The Comeback". Night Heat. Season 3. Episode 13. September 8, 1987. CTV Television Network.
- ^ Muir, John Kenneth (2001). Terror Television: American Series, 1970-1999. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland. p. 155. ISBN 978-0-786-40890-0.
- ^ "Eye for an Eye". War of the Worlds. Season 1. Episode 5. October 31, 1988. Paramount Domestic Television.
- ^ "Slipping Through the Cracks". Street Legal. Season 3. Episode 17. 1989. CBC Television.
- ^ "Cat in the Cradle". Counterstrike. Season 3. Episode 11. December 11, 1992. USA Network.
- ^ "Unnatural Selection". The Outer Limits. Season 2. Episode 3. January 19, 1996. Showtime.
- ^ "Spanish Harlem". F/X: The Series. Season 2. Episode 9. November 10, 1997. CTV Television Network.
- ^ "Souvenirs". Theatre Calgary. Archived from the original on October 19, 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- ^ Zimmerman, Kate (May 24, 1987). "Cast has an active role in the show". Calgary Herald. Calgary, Alberta. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
External links edit
- Mary Beth Rubens at IMDb