Abraham Benrubi Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Movies, Wife, TV Series

Abraham Benrubi is an American actor and voice actor who first drew widespread attention with his portrayal of Larry Kubiac, the laconic bully on the early-’90s Fox sitcom Parker Lewis Can’t Lose.

He solidified his presence on network television as Jerry Markovic, the ever-steady desk clerk on NBC’s medical drama ER, a role he inhabited across multiple seasons from 1994 through 2009.

Profile

• Full name: Abraham Rubin Hercules Benrubi
• Nickname: Abe Benrubi
• Date of birth: October 4, 1969
• Age: 56 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
• State of origin: Indiana
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor; voice actor
• Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
• Parents: Father: Asher Benrubi, Mother: Patricia Benrubi
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: Judaism
• Ethnicity: Greek Jewish descent on his father’s side
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Abraham Benrubi was born on October 4, 1969, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the eldest child of Patricia and Asher Benrubi. His father, Asher, was “The Smash,” the lead singer of the rock band Roadmaster, before becoming a radio personality in St. Louis.

His paternal grandparents were of Greek Jewish heritage. His grandmother had converted from Greek Orthodox after sheltering Jews during World War II. He graduated from Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis in 1987.

Personal Life

Abraham Benrubi keeps his private life largely out of the media. He has never married and does not have any children. Details regarding romantic relationships or significant others have not been made public.

Career

Benrubi began his on-screen career in 1990 with guest appearances on Growing Pains, Married… with Children, and Blossom. He landed his first recurring role as Roy “R.J.” Biggins Jr. on Wings (seasons 2 and 7) before his breakout as Larry Kubiac on Parker Lewis Can’t Lose (66 episodes from 1991–1993).

In 1994, he joined ER as desk clerk Jerry Markovic, appearing in 137 episodes across 15 years. On film, he’s appeared in Twister (1996), Open Range (2003), Without a Paddle (2004), Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous (2005), Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022), and The Old Way (2023).

His voice work includes Robot Chicken (2005–present) and roles in video games such as World of Warcraft, Diablo III, and Skylanders. He is also an active member of Los Angeles’s Sacred Fools Theatre Company.

Net Worth

Abraham Benrubi’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million, earned through his steady work in television, film, voice acting, and theatre.

Social Media

• Instagram: @jambondeluxe
• Twitter (X): @AbrahamBenrubi

Filmography

• Diving In (1990)
• Crossing the Bridge (1992)
• The Program (1993)
• The Shadow (1994)
• Wagons East (1994)
• Magic Island (1995)
• Twister (1996)
• The Belko Experiment (2016)
• Bliss (2019)
• Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022)
• Strange World (2022)
• The Old Way (2023)
• Parker Lewis Can’t Lose (TV, 1991–1993)
• Wings (TV, 1990–1996)
• ER (TV, 1994–2009)
• Men in Trees (TV, 2006–2008)
• Happy Town (TV, 2010)
• Memphis Beat (TV, 2010)
• Robot Chicken (TV, 2005–present)
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV, 2001–2002)