Richard Rubin (born April 8, 1983) is an American television personality and entertainer best known for starring on the first season of the

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-produced

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series ''

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'', as well as for his work in Latin America on Spanish-language television programs.

Personal life

Rubin was born and raised in

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from

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in 2005 with a double major in Spanish and History. He is an accomplished

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piano player.

Career

''Beauty and the Geek''

Rubin was a contestant on the first series of ''

'' in 2005. It started on

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network and continued subsequently on

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network. He and his partner, Mindi Emanuel, were the runners-up. Rubin also assisted in the casting of the second season.

''1 vs. 100''

Rubin was a celebrity mob member on seven episodes of the second season of the Bob Saget-hosted NBC

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gameshow '' 1 vs. 100'', along with Ross Mathews, Sommore,

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, and Nicole, Erica, and Jaclyn Dahm. ''Flor de Palabra'' In 2009, Rubin, along with Florencia Pena, hosted '' Flor de palabra'', the

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version of the game show '' 20Q'', on

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. The show was filmed on location in

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and done in

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. ''Mundos Opuestos 2'' Rubin starred on the hit Chilean reality television show, '' Mundos Opuestos'', which was the original version of the American reality show '' Opposite Worlds''. It aired on Canal 13. Apart from his sense of humor and unusual personality, he was known for surprising the public by winning many duels of elimination.

Guest appearances

Rubin has guest starred on television shows for such networks as

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, G4, and

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, and has been a guest on ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. He co-presented the award for Choice Hottie with Shannon Elizabeth at the 2005 ''

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'', and co-presented the award for Favorite Judge/Host with Brooke Hogan at the 2007 Fox Reality Really Awards. *''Beauty and the Geek'' (series contestant) *''Best Week Ever'' (talking head) *''Punk'd'' (guest appearance) *''Teen Choice Awards'' (presenter) *''Attack of the Show'' (guest appearance) *''10 Ways to Be a Cover Story Couple'' (guest appearance) *''Rise of the Geeks'' (guest appearance) *''Unfabulous'' (as "Sherman") *''Second Jamm-X Kids All-Star Dance Special'' (guest appearance) *''Reality Remix'' (correspondent) *''The Search for the Next Elvira'' (guest appearance) *''Fox Really Awards'' (presenter) *''Where Are They Now?'' (guest appearance) *''1 vs. 100'' (series mob member) *''Reality Binge'' (guest appearance) *''Reality Bites Back'' (guest judge) *''Flor de Palabra'' (series co-host) *''Mundos Opuestos 2'' (Canal 13, Chile)

References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Rubin, Richard 1983 births Living people Hunterdon Central Regional High School alumni People from Flemington, New Jersey Brandeis University alumni 20th-century American Jews American male actors Participants in American reality television series American game show hosts 21st-century American Jews