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The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) Character: Young Man
I have not seen this is a Coen Brothers project yet.
WarStory (2000) [silent film]

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.

Talking Desert (1997) [short film] This 28 minute film can be viewed online.

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.

Under Oath (1997) Character: Geoff Carmichael

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

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.

Rugrats: The Movie (1998) Character: Serge (voice)
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.
Border to Border (1998) Character: Geddy Paretti.

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.

Tempting Fate (1998)(made for TV) Character: John Bollandine

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.

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.

I Woke Up Early the Day I Died (1998) Character: Unknown
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
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".

 

George of the Jungle (1997) Character: Thor
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.

Twister (1996) Character: Bubba.

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.
Magic Island (1995) Character: Duckbone

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

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.

The Shadow (1994) Character: (A Marine Guard).

Abe's sceen is brief and he meets an untimely end in this film.
Wagons East! (1994) Character: Abe Ferguson.
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.
The Program (1993) Character: Bud-Lite.
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.
Abraham isn't a main character in the 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.
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.
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)
Stage Appearances

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!

Pippin Character: Charlemagne

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.

Commercials
I have only heard of one commercial 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."

  • 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.....
  • 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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