José Ruben
José Ruben | |
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José Ruben 1916 | |
| Born | December 8, 1884 Paris, France |
| Died | April 28, 1969 (aged 84) New York City, New York |
| Nationality | French (1884) American (1918) |
| Education | Conservatoire de Paris |
| Alma mater | La Sorbonne (attended) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Director |
| Years active | 1904-1956 |
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José Ruben (December 8, 1884 – April 28, 1969) was a French-born actor whose career from 1910 on was in the United States. He first rose to prominence in 1916-1917 with the Washington Square Players, and for the next ten years was a highly regarded lead player. He acted in over twenty silent films and was a fixture on Broadway stages, as both performer and director, for over forty years. He also taught drama at Barnard College and was a stage director for the New York City Opera.