Ronen Rubinstein facts for kids

Ronen Rubinstein (born November 7, 1993) is an actor from Israel and the United States. He is also an environmental activist and the lead singer for the rock band Nights in Stereo.

He is well-known for playing T. K. Strand in the TV show 9-1-1: Lone Star. He also played Matt Webb in American Horror Stories. Both shows were created by Ryan Murphy. Ronen also had a role as Nathan in the Netflix series Orange Is The New Black.

Early Life and School

Ronen Rubinstein was born in Rehovot, Israel. His parents were Jewish immigrants from the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic, which was part of the Soviet Union (now Kazakhstan). His older sister also moved from the Soviet Union to Israel.

When Ronen was five years old, his family moved to the United States. He grew up in Staten Island, a part of New York City. Ronen has said that he felt like an outsider growing up. He took English as a Second Language classes and found it hard to get used to American culture.

He worked briefly as a helper in his father's dental office. But he decided not to become a doctor like his dad. After going to New Dorp High School, he chose to become an actor. He then graduated from the New York Film Academy.

Acting Career

First Roles

When he was 16, Ronen wrote his first short film called Something In the Way. He later directed, produced, and starred in it. The film is about a young soldier who struggles after returning home from war.

He first appeared on screen at age 17 in the 2011 movie Detachment. In this film, he played a teenage rebel. Famous actors like Bryan Cranston and Adrien Brody were also in the movie.

During his last year of high school, Ronen got a main role in It Felt Like Love. This movie was directed by Eliza Hittman. It showed at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. The film was nominated for awards like best cinematography.

The next year, he played the main character in Some Kind of Hate. He played a quiet person who was severely bullied. He also appeared in another movie shown at the Sundance Film Festival called Jamie Marks Is Dead.

2015 to 2019

In 2015, Ronen was a guest star in the Netflix show Orange Is the New Black. He played Nathan, a kind character who was a love interest for Tiffany "Pennsatucky" Doggett. This role helped him become more widely known.

In 2016, he was a regular actor on the Freeform show Dead of Summer. He played Alex Powell.

In 2018, he appeared in the comedy-drama movie Dude. He acted alongside Lucy Hale and Awkwafina. Ronen has worked with several first-time female directors. He has spoken about the importance of having more women in the film industry.

His other roles include Smartass (2017) with Joey King. He also had a role in Less Than Zero (2019), which was based on a book. He also played a main role in Brooklyn Love Stories (2019).

2020 to Today

In 2020, Ronen began starring as T. K. Strand in 9-1-1: Lone Star. This show became very popular. It has been praised for showing different kinds of people and relationships in a positive way. Ronen's role as a firefighter has inspired real-life first responders.

He has praised the show's creators for showing relationships as normal parts of life. The series was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award.

Rubinstein also plays the character Alexei in Follow Me. This thriller movie is about the dangers of social media. It was released in 2020 and is also known as No Escape. He speaks Russian in this film.

In 2021, Ronen joined the cast of Ryan Murphy's American Horror Stories. He appeared in an episode with Billie Lourd.

Other Projects

Ronen starred in CeCe's music video for "Broke AF" in 2017.

In 2018, he appeared as himself in the documentary Tyler Shields: Provocateur.

In January 2022, Ronen announced that his band, Nights in Stereo, released their first song called "Open Door." He formed the band with Rodrigo R. Rodarte and Jon Shoer. In summer 2022, they released their second song, "Underwater." Their songs can be found on Spotify.

Personal Life

Ronen's first language is Russian. He also speaks Hebrew and English.

He enjoys being outdoors. He has played basketball since he was a child. He looks up to Kobe Bryant as a role model.

He is a big fan of the bands Red Hot Chili Peppers and Kings of Leon. He also admires Harry Styles.

In March 2020, he supported Bernie Sanders in the presidential race.

He has adopted two pit bull dogs named Fresh and Spot.

In 2020, Ronen changed his diet from pescetarian to vegan.

Ronen has spoken about his family's Jewish heritage. He said his parents taught him about Jewish traditions and history. They celebrate holidays every year.

On August 14, 2022, he married Canadian actress Jessica Parker Kennedy. They had a small Jewish ceremony in Calgary, Canada. They had been dating since 2017. They live in Los Angeles, California. They welcomed their first child, Boydd Parker-Rubinstein, on September 29, 2024.

Activism and Advocacy

Helping the Environment

Ronen Rubinstein survived Hurricane Sandy. This experience made him want to help the environment. In 2020, he shared how the hurricane destroyed his family's home. He called it a "horrifying moment."

He has said that his acting career will also be about "trying to save the planet." He wants to make people aware of environmental issues. He promotes living in a way that helps the Earth. He uses his fame to teach others. He often wears vintage and sustainable fashion clothes. He tries to be "as eco-friendly as possible." He is an ambassador for Vrai, a company that makes lab-grown diamonds.

He is also an ambassador for The Ocean Cleanup. This group works to clean plastic from the oceans. He is also an ambassador for Project Zero, which helps protect the ocean. He marched in the September 2019 climate strikes, which were big climate protests. He has also supported the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation.

In April 2020, he took part in Earth Day Live. This was an online event about climate change. He talked about using clean energy and fuel cell electric vehicles. These cars run on hydrogen and only release water. He drives these types of cars himself as an ambassador for DriveH2.

In June 2022, Ronen joined the board of the Environmental Media Association.

For the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, Ronen helped launch Half the World. This campaign aims to help with poverty and inequality caused by climate change.

Other Ways He Helps

Besides the environment, Ronen supports many other causes. He helps the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. He also supports the No Kid Hungry campaign and the Black Lives Matter movement. He helps the Marsha P. Johnson Institute, which protects the human rights of black transgender people.

He also supports Feeding America, Mercy for Animals, and the Humane Society. He works with Rebecca Corry's Stand Up for Pits Foundation to help pit bull dogs.

During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in March 2020, Ronen started a worldwide candle light event. This was to support healthcare workers and first responders.

He read parts in online plays of Shakespeare's Hamlet and Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. These readings helped raise money for charities during the 2020 pandemic.

In August 2020, Ronen worked with When We All Vote. This group helps more people register to vote in elections.

He is also a strong supporter of LGBTQ rights.

In the News

In 2020, Los Angeles magazine named Ronen Rubinstein to its New Hollywood A-List. This list features ten talented young actors in Hollywood.

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