Les Rubie
Les Rubie (July 19, 1916 - March 27, 1994) was a Canadian film and television actor.[1] He was best known for his longtime role as a supporting member of the Wayne & Shuster comedy troupe in the 1950s and 1960s,[2] and his later role as grocer "Mr. Hall", opposite Carol Robinson's "Penelope", in a series of Lottario commercials in the 1980s.[3]
Originally from Nobleford, Alberta, he first became interested in acting while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces during World War II, performing in comedic sketches for his fellow soldiers.[1] Following the war he studied at the Lorne Greene Academy of Radio Arts in Toronto.[1]
Rubie also had a number of supporting roles in film, television and radio throughout his career, as well as starring in the Academy Award-nominated short film Bravery in the Field.[4]
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- ^ a b c "Les Rubie, 77 played 'Mr. Hall' in Lottario ads". Toronto Star, April 2, 1994.
- ^ "Comedy hour last of current season". Calgary Herald, April 29, 1966.
- ^ "Commercials key to their success". Ottawa Citizen, September 10, 1983.
- ^ "NFB film up for an Oscar". Calgary Herald, February 28, 1980.
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