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The
Man Who Wasn't There (2001) Character:
Young Man
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I have not seen this is a Coen Brothers project
yet.
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1918. Hungry and broke, Metly Moorville (John Baumgartner)
takes a job at a cafe. While the waiters all stumble over
themselves to gain the affections of beautiful Edna (Amber
Phillips), Metly just tries to stay out of trouble... and
pursue a handsome soldier named Ronnie (Alex Greer).
But if the goliath Eric (E.R.'s Abraham Benrubi) or the
soldieršs mean twin, Donnie, or the angry Cafe Manager (Tony
Pandolfo) don't ruin his affair, perhaps the Great War will.
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A hitman goes to kill his boss's mistress, and
it turns out the mistress and the hitman are lovers. A second
hitman shows up to help or does he?
Here's an alternate
site that can handle slower connections.
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Under
Oath (1997) Character: Geoff Carmichael
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Two honest cops cross the line for a one time score, resulting
in the death of an undercover FBI agent. A bad situation only
turns worse when they are assigned to solve their own crime.
Abe plays an ATF agent whose partner accidentally gets killed
by two cops thinking they're ripping off an arms dealer |
| Touch
of Hope (Made for TV) (1999)
Character: Neil Bachman
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This made for TV moive is based on a true story
about a man (played by Anthony Michael Hall) who has the power
of healing touch.
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Rugrats:
The Movie (1998) Character: Serge (voice)
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Abe does the voice for one of the bad guys
in this animated romp. I do have an image of his character
and I'll post it soon.
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| Border
to Border (1998) Character: Geddy Paretti. |
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Abe plays a low level mobster who launders some money for
a friend. Not much else is known about this film. It is completed
and is currently seeking distribution. Many many thanks to
the film's writer Corey Miller for providing this information.
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| Tempting
Fate (1998)(made for TV) Character:
John Bollandine |
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Abe actually gets second billing in this average
Sci-Fi movie about venturing into a alternate universe. Abe's
character "John" really likes this new world, so much so that
he and Tate Donovan decide to stay there.
There is one problem (there always is), no one in this new
world is overweight, in fact it's against the law, so he really
sticks out.
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Overall, it was an ok film. It definately wasn't as cheesey
as it easily could have been. Mainly it was a big step up
for Abe. He may not have been the main star but it's the closest
he's been so far.
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Woke Up Early the Day I Died (1998) Character:
Unknown
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Based on a script by the infamous Edward D. Wood
Jr. (Plan 9 From Outer Space), the cast reads like a who's who
of underused actors. Other cast members include; Billy Zane,
Christine Ricci, Tippi Hedren, John Ritter, Sandra Bernhard
& Steven Weber among others. I will keep you posted as I learn
more... |
| U-Turn
(aka Stray Dogs) (1997) Character:
Biker 1 |
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Abe's scene is about 20 minutes into the movie
and kind of brief and to the point. He robs a convience store
when Sean Penn is there. I love the tattoo he has on his arm,
"Dry Clean Only".
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| George
of the Jungle (1997) Character: Thor
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Abe plays one of the two bumbling toadies of the
bad guy (Thomas Haden Church - TV's "Wings"). It's an entirely
silly movie that surprisingly is more than a one joke movie.
I would probably have to lump this one in with "Magic Island"
where Abe is used mainly for comic fodder. Such as when Abe
gets huge wedgie, a gorilla farts in his face, among others.
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| Twister
(1996) Character: Bubba. |
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Yes, the blockbuster movie
of 1996 about storm chasing scientists who come face-to-face
with big Steven Spielberg special effects does feature Abraham,
but not in a large role. I understand that a large part of Abraham's
character was left on the cutting room floor, which I'm a little
disappointed about. |
| Abraham played one of the "bad guys" - a member
of the rival team of storm chasers, and was seen to get into
a fight sequence, and to be driving one of the 4WDs, where he
had one line. Again, not a great movie to allow character development
for Abraham. But he did have the "tough guy" look that the producers
seem to use, and he did that proud. |
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Island (1995) Character: Duckbone
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This pirate tale stars Zachary Ty Bryan (TV's
"Home Improvements") and is mainly geared towards kids. Typical
"saturday morning" fare but it's still fun. Also stars Frech
Stewart (TV's "3rd Rock From the Sun"). |
| Out
There (1995) Character: Roy
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A photographer discovers a 25 year old undeveloped
roll of film that has photos of 'real' aliens on it. I have
yet to see this one.
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| The
Shadow (1994) Character: (A Marine Guard).
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Abe's sceen is brief and he meets
an untimely end in this film. |
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East! (1994) Character: Abe Ferguson. |
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In John Candy's last film, Abraham
played a character who also met a rather gruesome death. Early
in the film, Abe Ferguson was drawn and quartered (chained by
each limb to horses, and then torn apart). Benrubi sported a
bald head and a very thick beard in this film, completely unlike
the goatee that we see him sporting in ER. |
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Program (1993) Character: Bud-Lite.
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Abraham played a college football
player in this movie which was focussed on what "really" happens
in college football. The movie focussed on a few different players
on the team and what happens to them. |
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movie, but he does have significant on-screen time. In his best
scene he sings while blocking an opposing player. There was
some controversy about the film when, in one scene, several
of the players (Abraham included) run out onto the highway and
lay down between two lanes. In the movie they didn't get hurt,
but several American teenagers tried this and got killed. The
scene was cut from the video release and you could only see
it in the original theatre version (all theatres were sent an
edited copy a week or two after the initial release). In the
still seen above, he helps welcome Omar Epps. Omar and Abe would
later meet again on "E.R.". |
| Crossing
the Bridge (1992) Character: Rinny.
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In this "coming of age" style film,
three friends (Abe isn't one of them) get talked into running
drugs across the Canadian border by David Schwimmer (TV's "Friends").
It's really a good movie and you should try and watch it, even
if Abe isn't in it too much. |
| Diving
In (1991) Character: Rick. |
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In this movie about an high-diving
Olympic hopeful who unfortunately had a fear of heights, Abraham
played the school bully. Not a movie that really allowed Abraham
to explore his character in a meaningful way, unfortunately.
It just required him to be the dumb tough guy that the bad guys
manipulated to maintain their power in the school. (This still
is from a Japanese version of the film) |
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Of
Mice and Men
Character:
In late 1995 and early 1996, Abraham took time off from his
ER schedule to perform in this John Steinbeck play. I've heard
it played in North Carolina, but don't know too much more.
However, I do know he was good in it!
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Pippin
Character: Charlemagne
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Abraham played this part in high school. (Any old schoolmates
prepared to review his performance?)
This photo is from his sophomore year in High School. I'm
not sure what play he's getting ready for.
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| Commercials |
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that Abraham has done, and it was only broadcast in the United
States, but I haven't seen it. However, it was reported to show
around May 1991, and was a mini-van commercial where Benrubi
played a construction worker. Apparently, the part REALLY suited
him! |
| Other
Television appearances |
- Abraham appeared on Entertainment Tonight in January 1996.
A 95 second story, about his second guest appearance in
Wings, which was to air on NBC that night. The voiceovers
during the story were: "Abe Benrubi certainly is a big man,
with a big career thanks to the big hit ER. But do you recognise
this young actor? Six years ago, Abe's first break was on
Wings, as David Schramm's gay son, R.J. Now this ER co-star
is returning to the sitcom that launched his career
"Flying back to Wings is the kind of perk that comes
with acting on TV's hottest drama, and while much of the
hype around ER has focussed on the sexy leading men, Abe
says it's the women of the Emergency Room that make his
day."
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- Abraham appeared on E! ("Entertainment TV" cable channel
in the United States) on 16 April 1993, as himself. In a
story about the return of the Superman comics, they interviewed
a comic book store owner and a "random" patron (who just
happened to be Abraham!). He was quoted as saying "The world's
no longer safe for peace, justice and the American way,
so we'll see..." (obviously, he was talking about the return
of Superman). Hmm.....
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- I've have also heard that Benrubi has appeared on a talk
show with Robin Givens (before it was axed), but I don't
have any details.
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