{{short description|American actor}} {{Use American English|date=June 2020}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}} {{Infobox person | name = Ronen Rubinstein | image = | caption = | native_name = רונן רובינשטיין | native_name_lang = he | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|11|7}} | birth_place = Rehovot, Israel | citizenship = United States | alma_mater = New York Film Academy | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|activist|singer}} | years_active = 2011–present | spouse = {{marriage|Jessica Parker Kennedy|2022}} | children = 1 | honours = Master of Fine Arts in Acting for Film (ad honorem) }} '''Ronen Rubinstein''' ({{IPAc-en|'|r|u:|b|ɪ|n|s|t|aɪ|n}} {{respell|ROO|bin|stine}},<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sid21ME12yk|title=Ronen Rubinstein - Creating In Captivity|date=May 14, 2020|publisher=Project Zero|time=0:04–0:11|access-date=June 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604084200/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sid21ME12yk&app=desktop|archive-date=June 4, 2020|medium=video|via=YouTube|url-status=live}}</ref> {{langx|he|{{Script/Hebrew|רונן רובינשטיין}}}} {{IPA|he|ʁoˈnen ʁubinˈʃtejn|}};<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=כספי |first=דודי |date=September 15, 2020 |title=הישראלי שכבש סדרה אמריקנית |url=https://www.israelhayom.co.il/article/801289 |access-date=February 12, 2021 |website=Israel Hayom |language=he |trans-title=The Israeli who conquered an American series}}</ref> born {{birth date|1993|11|7}}) is an American actor and frontman of the rock band Nights in Stereo.<ref name=":9" /> He is best known for his roles as T. K. Strand in the Fox procedural series ''9-1-1: Lone Star,'' Matt Webb in the FX horror series ''American Horror Stories'', both created by Ryan Murphy, and as Nathan in the Netflix prison drama ''Orange Is the New Black.''
== Early life and education == Rubinstein was born in Rehovot, Israel,<ref name=":4" /> the son of Russian Jewish immigrants from the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic.<ref name="J">{{Cite news|date=January 15, 2020|title=Fighting Fires and Personal Demons in '9-1-1 Lone Star'|work=The Jewish Journal|url=https://jewishjournal.com/culture/arts/309602/fighting-fires-and-personal-demons-in-9-1-1-lone-star/|url-status=live|access-date=September 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200414011438/https://jewishjournal.com/culture/arts/309602/fighting-fires-and-personal-demons-in-9-1-1-lone-star/|archive-date=April 14, 2020|author-last1=Miller|author-first1=Gerri}}</ref> His father, a dentist, served in the Israeli army and did not want the same for his children.<ref name="J"/> When Rubinstein was five years old, he moved with his parents and older sister to the United States, where he grew up in the Staten Island borough of New York City.<ref name="N">{{Cite news|date=May 24, 2020|title=Ronen Rubinstein|work=N Magazine|url=https://issuu.com/violeta.nicola/docs/issue.05|url-status=live|access-date=June 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907061901/https://issuu.com/violeta.nicola/docs/issue.05|archive-date=September 7, 2020|author-last=Nicola|author-first=Violetta}}</ref> In an interview, Rubinstein said he felt like an outsider growing up as an immigrant, taking English as a Second Language classes and having difficulty adapting to the American culture.<ref name="auto1">{{cite news|last1=Clark|first1=Terri|date=August 30, 2016|title=Exclusive Interview with Dead of Summer's Ronen Rubinstein|work=Talk Nerdy With Us|url=https://talknerdywithus.com/2016/08/exclusive-interview-with-dead-of-summers-ronen-rubinstein|url-status=live|access-date=June 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606081054/https://talknerdywithus.com/2016/08/exclusive-interview-with-dead-of-summers-ronen-rubinstein/|archive-date=June 6, 2020}}</ref>
He was introduced to acting in his second year of high school when his guidance counselor suggested he try theater as a form of therapy and escape from the opioid epidemic in his neighborhood.<ref name="FLAUNT">{{cite news|date=February 3, 2020|title=RONEN RUBINSTEIN 9-1-1: LONE STAR|work=Flaunt|url=https://flaunt.com/content/ronen-rubinstein|url-status=live|access-date=June 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200603173606/https://flaunt.com/content/ronen-rubinstein|archive-date=June 3, 2020|author-last=Sohu|author-first=Angel}}</ref><ref name="J"/><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PPTUoOHYwY|title=The Permanent Rain Press Interview with Ronen Rubinstein|date=June 22, 2016|people=Ronen Rubinstein (interviewee)|publisher=The Permanent Rain Press|time=0:56–1:11|access-date=June 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907061035/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PPTUoOHYwY|archive-date=September 7, 2020|medium=video|via=YouTube|url-status=live}}</ref> Rubinstein stated: "Acting did save my life. My future was not looking great. Acting gave me grounds to stand on, it gave me discipline and I fell in love with it."<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 10, 2022 |title=9-1-1: Lone Star's Ronen Rubinstein on life after coming out, his chosen family and the importance of Tarlos |url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20220610142309/9-1-1-lone-star-ronen-rubinstein-life-after-coming-out-pride-month-exclusive/ |access-date=February 3, 2023 |website=HELLO! |language=en}}</ref> He briefly worked as a dental assistant in his father's dental office, but chose not to follow in his footsteps and become a doctor.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9p3ahTKNAZI|title=Legends of the Fall - First Jobs|date=August 31, 2020|people=Ronen Rubinstein (interviewee)|publisher=Los Angeles Magazine Videos|time=0:35–0:45|access-date=August 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907061324/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p3ahTKNAZI&app=desktop|archive-date=September 7, 2020|medium=video|via=YouTube|url-status=live}}</ref> After attending New Dorp High School, he decided to pursue an acting career and graduated from a one-year program in Acting for Film at the New York Film Academy.<ref name="DORP">{{cite web|author-last1=Priola|author-first1=Victoria|date=September 15, 2016|title='Orange is the New Black' star returns to New Dorp High School as mentor|url=https://www.silive.com/entertainment/2016/09/oitnb_star_ronen_rubinstein_vi.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605185950/https://www.silive.com/entertainment/2016/09/oitnb_star_ronen_rubinstein_vi.html|archive-date=June 5, 2020|access-date=June 5, 2020|work=Silive}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PPTUoOHYwY|title=The Permanent Rain Press Interview with Ronen Rubinstein|date=June 22, 2016|people=Ronen Rubinstein (interviewee)|publisher=The Permanent Rain Press|time=0:38–1:11|access-date=June 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907061035/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PPTUoOHYwY|archive-date=September 7, 2020|medium=video|via=YouTube|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="NYFA">{{cite web|title=NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY NOTABLE ALUMNI - RONEN RUBINSTEIN|url=https://www.nyfa.edu/nyfa-news/alumni/ronen-rubinstein/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907061035/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PPTUoOHYwY|archive-date=September 7, 2020|access-date=June 5, 2020|work=New York Film Academy}}</ref>
In December 2023, Rubinstein received an honorary degree of Master of Fine Arts in Acting for Film from the New York Film Academy and served as its commencement speaker.<ref>{{Cite instagram |user=Ronen Rubinstein |postid=C1cvWRivOMr/|date=December 29, 2023 |title= Closing out the year with another pinch me moment ! My Alma Mater, @NewYorkFilmAcademy asked me to be the Commencement Speaker for their Fall Graduation 🎓 I never imagined doing something so insanely special and surreal. They also completely caught me off guard by granting me an Honorary Masters Degree in Fine Arts 🤯 I guess I'm a scholar now 👨🏻🎓 THANK YOU SO MUCH ! And to the graduating class of 2023, I wish you all the absolute best of luck out there, I cannot wait to watch you guys shine on the big screen, tv screen & stage. CONGRATULATIONS ! |access-date=January 18, 2024}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== Early work ===
At 16,<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PPTUoOHYwY|title=The Permanent Rain Press Interview with Ronen Rubinstein|date=June 22, 2016|people=Ronen Rubinstein (interviewee)|publisher=The Permanent Rain Press|time=4:43–6:45|access-date=June 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907061035/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PPTUoOHYwY|archive-date=September 7, 2020|medium=video|via=YouTube|url-status=live}}</ref> Rubinstein wrote ''Something in the Way'', his first short film he later directed, produced and starred in. It follows a young Vietnam war veteran who struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder after returning to his civilian life.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Something In The Way|url=https://nhfilmfestival.com/films/something-in-the-way/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907062632/https://nhfilmfestival.com/films/something-in-the-way/|archive-date=September 7, 2020|access-date=August 18, 2020|website=New Hampshire Film Festival|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YAq-ma5JxUk|title=Ronen Rubenstein - Something in the Way - NHFF In Their Words|date=October 28, 2013|people=Ronen Rubinstein (interviewee)|publisher=NHFilmFestival|time=0:11–0:55|access-date=August 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907062901/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAq-ma5JxUk&app=desktop|archive-date=September 7, 2020|medium=video|via=YouTube|url-status=live}}</ref>
He made his screen debut at the age of 17 as a teenage rebel named Gangsta in the 2011 psychological drama film ''Detachment'', starring Bryan Cranston, Adrien Brody, and James Caan.<ref name="YAHOO">{{cite news|date=July 6, 2015|title=Ronen Rubinstein: 5 Things You Need to Know About Your 'Orange Is the New Black' Crush|work=Yahoo|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/orange-is-the-new-black-ronen-rubinstein-123376189790.html|url-status=live|access-date=September 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200603063022/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/orange-is-the-new-black-ronen-rubinstein-123376189790.html|archive-date=June 3, 2020|author-last1=Potts|author-first1=Kimberly}}</ref>
In his senior year of high school, Rubinstein landed a leading role in ''It Felt Like Love'', Eliza Hittman's coming-of-age film shot in intimate close-ups with minimal dialogue, which premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=oh4EXPUO1JU|title=How 911: Lone Stars Ronen Rubinstein is Surviving the Quarantine, AfterBuzz TV (May 11, 2020)|date=May 13, 2020|people=Ronen Rubinstein (interviewee)|publisher=AfterBuzz TV|time=1:10–1:22|access-date=June 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907063128/https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=oh4EXPUO1JU|archive-date=September 7, 2020|medium=video|via=YouTube|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="SAMMY">{{Cite news|date=March 20, 2014|title=Pursuing Sex With a Bad Boy|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/21/movies/in-it-felt-like-love-a-teenager-flirts-with-danger.html|url-status=live|access-date=June 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907063352/https://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/21/movies/in-it-felt-like-love-a-teenager-flirts-with-danger.html|archive-date=September 7, 2020|author-last1=Catsoulis|author-first1=Jeannette}}</ref> He portrayed Sammy, a tough, misogynistic college boy from a working-class Brooklyn neighborhood, described by ''The New York Times'' as a "weed-smoking, pornography-watching bad boy whose contempt for women is as potent as his pheromones".<ref name="SAMMY" /> The film received a nomination for best cinematography at the Film Independent Spirit Awards as well as nominations at the Gotham Awards.<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 23, 2014|title=Gotham Awards nominees include "Boyhood," "Birdman"|publisher=CBS News|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gotham-awards-2014-nominees-include-boyhood-birdman/|url-status=live|access-date=June 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141027064502/http://www.cbsnews.com/news/gotham-awards-2014-nominees-include-boyhood-birdman/|archive-date=October 27, 2014|author-last1=Derschowitz|author-first1=Jessica}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=February 22, 2015|title=Independent Spirit Awards 2015: Complete list of nominees and winners|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-spirit-award-nominations-complete-list-20141125-story.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907065549/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-spirit-award-nominations-complete-list-20141125-story.html|archive-date=September 7, 2020|access-date=September 7, 2020|website=Los Angeles Times|language=en-US}}</ref>
In the following year, he was cast as the lead in ''Some Kind of Hate'', portraying a young introverted victim of severe bullying.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thewrap.com/disney-star-sierra-mccormick-cast-slasher-film-kind-hate/|title=Disney Star Sierra McCormick Cast in Slasher Film 'Some Kind of Hate'|author-last1= Sneider |author-first1=Jeff |date=April 28, 2014|work=The Wrap|access-date=June 9, 2020}}</ref> He also appeared in another Sundance Film Festival drama film, ''Jamie Marks Is Dead'', starring Cameron Monaghan and Liv Tyler.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2014/01/sundance-2014-u-s-dramatic-competition-31542/ |title=Sundance 2014: U.S. Dramatic Competition |date=January 10, 2014 |work=Indiewire |access-date=June 6, 2020 }}</ref>
===2015–2019===
In 2015, Rubinstein guest starred in episode 10, season 3 of Netflix's most-watched<ref>{{cite news |title=Netflix renews Orange is the New Black for three more series |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/netflix-renews-orange-is-the-new-black-for-three-more-series-a6855626.html|date=February 5, 2016|work=The Independent | author-last= Denham |author-first=Jess|access-date=July 16, 2020 }}</ref> original series, ''Orange Is the New Black'', portraying the respectful and caring Nathan, Tiffany "Pennsatucky" Doggett's love interest, which brought him to mainstream attention.<ref name="YAHOO"/><ref>{{cite news |title=Exclusive Interview: Pop-Culturalist Chats with Ronen Rubinstein of 9-1-1: Lone Star |url=https://pop-culturalist.com/exclusive-interview-pop-culturalist-chats-with-ronen-rubinstein-of-9-1-1-lone-star/|date=February 3, 2020|work=Pop Culturalist |author-last=Jan| author-first=Kevin|access-date=June 6, 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=INTERVIEW: 9-1-1: LONE STAR'S RONEN RUBINSTEIN |url=https://brieftake.com/interview-9-1-1-lone-star-ronen-rubinstein/|date=January 27, 2020|work=BriefTake|author-last= Trapunski|author-first=Charles| access-date=August 3, 2020 }}</ref>
In 2016, he was a series regular as Alex Powell in Freeform's ''Dead of Summer''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2016/02/zelda-williams-eli-goree-alberto-frezza-join-dead-of-summer-horror-drama-1201696756/#! | title=Zelda Williams, Alberto Frezza & Eli Goree Join 'Dead Of Summer' Freeform Drama Series |date=February 4, 2016 |work=Deadline | author-last1=Petski |author-first1=Denise |access-date= July 12, 2020}}</ref>
In 2018, he appeared in the role of Mike in the comedy drama ''Dude'' alongside Lucy Hale and Awkwafina.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kroll|first1=Justin|title=Ronen Rubinstein Joins Lucy Hale in Indie 'Dude'|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/ronen-rubinstein-lucy-hale-dude-1201645865/|access-date=December 30, 2015|work=Variety |date=November 20, 2015|language=en-US}}</ref> The film was Olivia Milch's directional debut. Rubinstein, having worked with several first-time female directors (which he called "an absolute honor"),<ref name="auto1"/> advocated for gender equality in filmmaking and praised Milch as "a future star director". The film also had a female cinematographer which he called "so rare", stating that "there is not enough women in the industry".<ref name="auto1"/><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PPTUoOHYwY|title=The Permanent Rain Press Interview with Ronen Rubinstein|date=June 22, 2016|people=Ronen Rubinstein (interviewee)|publisher=The Permanent Rain Press|time=10:15–11:00|access-date=June 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907202004/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PPTUoOHYwY|archive-date=September 7, 2020|medium=video|via=YouTube|url-status=live}}</ref>
His other credits include a supporting role in the comedy drama ''Smartass'' (2017) opposite Joey King,<ref name="DANA">{{cite web|last1=Hanson-Firestone |first1=Dana|title=10 Things You Didn't Know About Ronen Rubinstein|url=https://www.tvovermind.com/ronen-rubinstein/ | date=February 13, 2020 |work=TVOvermind |access-date=June 11, 2020}}</ref> a supporting role in ''Less Than Zero'', a 2019's adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's debut novel,<ref name="HULU">{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/hulu-less-than-zero-pilot-cast-1202892777/|title=Hulu's 'Less Than Zero' Pilot Adds Six to Cast, Including 'Dead of Summer' Alum|date=August 1, 2018| work= Variety |author-last1=Otterson|author-first1=Joe|access-date=July 13, 2020}}</ref> as well as a lead role in the anthology film ''Brooklyn Love Stories'' (2019), available on demand on February 2, 2021.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Wiseman|first1=Andreas|date=October 2, 2018|title=Valparaiso Pictures To Produce & Finance Rom-Com 'Straight Up' Starring 'Man Seeking Woman' Actress Katie Findlay|work=Deadline|url=https://deadline.com/2018/10/katie-findlay-james-sweeney-valparaiso-pictures-straight-up-1202474923/|url-status=live|access-date=June 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907203831/https://deadline.com/2018/10/katie-findlay-james-sweeney-valparaiso-pictures-straight-up-1202474923/|archive-date=September 7, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=Prange |first1=Stephanie |date=January 28, 2021|title='Brooklyn Love Stories' Available on Demand Feb. 2 From Level 33 – Media Play News|work=Media Play News |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/brooklyn-love-stories-available-on-demand-feb-2-from-level-33/|access-date=February 2, 2021|language=en-US}}</ref>
=== 2020–present ===
In 2020, he starred as an openly gay firefighter and recovering opioid addict Tyler Kennedy "TK" Strand in Ryan Murphy's Fox series ''9-1-1: Lone Star'', alongside Rob Lowe, who plays Captain Owen Strand, TK's father, and Liv Tyler.<ref name="FLAUNT"/><ref name="USA1">{{Cite news|date=January 19, 2020|title=Review: Fox's '9-1-1' spinoff 'Lone Star' shines with charming Rob Lowe and a sense of fun|work=USA Today|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2020/01/19/911-lone-star-review-rob-lowe-liv-tyler-fox/4477335002/|url-status=live|access-date=June 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907203416/https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2020/01/19/911-lone-star-review-rob-lowe-liv-tyler-fox/4477335002/|archive-date=September 7, 2020|author-last=Lawler|author-first=Kelly}}</ref> The series has become Fox's most watched new show of 2020 among 18-49 adults<ref name="S2">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/04/9-1-1-9-1-1-lone-star-renewed-season-4-fox-ryan-murphy-2020-21-1202900985/|title='9-1-1' & Spinoff '9-1-1: Lone Star' Renewed By Fox For 2020-21 Season|work=Deadline |first=Denise|last=Petski|date=April 13, 2020|access-date=April 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200413220303/https://deadline.com/2020/04/9-1-1-9-1-1-lone-star-renewed-season-4-fox-ryan-murphy-2020-21-1202900985/|archive-date=April 13, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> and has received acclaim for its interracial gay storyline and diverse characters, such as a hijab-wearing Muslim female firefighter and a black transgender male firefighter (portrayed by the transgender actor Brian Michael Smith).<ref name="USA2">{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2020 |title=Rob Lowe: '9-1-1: Lone Star' spinoff charts its own path, but keeps 'those OMG TV moments' |work=USA Today |url=https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2020/01/17/rob-lowe-liv-tyler-star-911-lone-star-spinoff/4486685002/ |url-status=live |access-date=June 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412005212/https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2020/01/17/rob-lowe-liv-tyler-star-911-lone-star-spinoff/4486685002/ |archive-date=April 12, 2020 |author-last=Keveney |author-first=Bill}}</ref><ref name="USA1"/><ref>{{Cite web|last=Venable|first=Malcolm|date=June 19, 2020|title=9-1-1 Lone Star's Brian Michael Smith: Black, Trans, and the Face of Pride 2020|url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/features/brian-michael-smith-pride-2020/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907203433/https://www.tvguide.com/news/features/brian-michael-smith-pride-2020/|archive-date=September 7, 2020|access-date=September 3, 2020|website=TV Guide}}</ref> In a 2020 interview, Rubinstein said: "I think people for the first time, at least on network television, are seeing themselves on screen, and they feel represented, and they feel represented in a really positive, lovely, good way."<ref name="auto">{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKzDqsoFOX8|title=A BOOK OF: RONEN RUBINSTEIN INTERVIEW|date=April 18, 2020|people=Ronen Rubinstein (interviewee)|publisher=ABOOK OF|time=19:43–19:56|access-date=June 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907202215/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKzDqsoFOX8|archive-date=September 7, 2020|medium=video|via=YouTube|url-status=live}}</ref> His role of a gay firefighter inspired real life gay first responders to come out to him through social media.<ref name=":1" /> He has praised Ryan Murphy and the writers for normalizing a same-sex relationship on primetime television without including a coming out story: "A lot of times you'd see a gay couple on television there's something really dramatic and usually sad involved with it. And this is just like, 'Yeah, this is just normal. This is just how it is'."<ref>{{Cite news|date=February 17, 2020|title='9-1-1: Lone Star's' Ronen Rubinstein on T.K. and Carlos' Blossoming Romance (Exclusive)|publisher=E!|url=https://www.etonline.com/9-1-1-lone-stars-ronen-rubinstein-on-tk-and-carlos-blossoming-romance-exclusive-141611|url-status=live|access-date=June 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907202217/https://www.etonline.com/9-1-1-lone-stars-ronen-rubinstein-on-tk-and-carlos-blossoming-romance-exclusive-141611|archive-date=September 7, 2020|author-last=Ng|author-first=Philiana}}</ref> The series received a GLAAD Media Award nomination for Outstanding Drama Series.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2021/awards/news/glaad-media-award-nominations-2021-1234894266/ |title='Schitt's Creek,' 'I May Destroy You' and 'The Old Guard' Earn GLAAD Media Award Nominations |date=January 28, 2021 |work=Variety |last=Bosselman |first=Haley| access-date=January 29, 2021}}</ref>
Rubinstein stars as the antagonist Alexei in ''Follow Me'', a thriller about the dangers of influencer culture on social media,<ref>{{Cite news|date=July 17, 2020|title=Horror movie Follow Me, starring Keegan Allan, Holland Roden and Ronen Rubinstein, has shock ending you won't see coming|work=The West Australian|url=https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/horror-movie-follow-me-starring-keegan-allan-holland-roden-and-ronen-rubinstein-has-shock-ending-you-wont-see-coming-ng-b881609623z|url-status=live|access-date=July 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907202759/https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/horror-movie-follow-me-starring-keegan-allan-holland-roden-and-ronen-rubinstein-has-shock-ending-you-wont-see-coming-ng-b881609623z|archive-date=September 7, 2020|author-last=O'Shea|author-first=Ben}}</ref> which had an international theatrical release on July 16, and was released in the United States and on demand on September 18 under the title ''No Escape''.<ref>{{Cite news|date=July 6, 2020|title='Follow Me' Trailer: Vlogging Gets Deadly in New 'Saw'-Like Horror Movie|work=Screen Realm|url=https://screenrealm.com/follow-me-horror-movie-trailer/|url-status=live|access-date=July 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907202812/https://screenrealm.com/follow-me-horror-movie-trailer/|archive-date=September 7, 2020|author-last=Troncoso|author-first=Guillermo}}</ref><ref name="horror">{{cite news|date=July 16, 2020|title=Interview: Follow Me star Ronen Rubinstein|work=Surgeons of Horror|url=https://surgeonsofhorror.com/2020/07/15/interview-follow-me-star-ronen-rubinstein/|url-status=live|access-date=July 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716055930/https://surgeonsofhorror.com/2020/07/15/interview-follow-me-star-ronen-rubinstein/amp/|archive-date=July 16, 2020|author-last=Muerte|author-first=Saul}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Miska|first=Brad|date=August 13, 2020|title='No Escape' Trailer: When 'Saw' Collides with 'Escape Room' [Video]|url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/videos/3627487/no-escape-trailer-saw-collides-escape-room-video/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907202824/https://bloody-disgusting.com/videos/3627487/no-escape-trailer-saw-collides-escape-room-video/|archive-date=September 7, 2020|access-date=August 13, 2020|website=Bloody Disgusting!|language=en-US}}</ref> He speaks Russian in the film.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=orjOpcrLdk4&feature=youtu.be|title=Ronen Rubinstein Of "9-1-1 Lonestar" Goes Over The Hit FOX Procedural Drama|date=March 30, 2020|people=Ronen Rubinstein (interviewee)|publisher=BUILD Series|time=14:47–15:40|access-date=July 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907201747/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orjOpcrLdk4&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop|archive-date=September 7, 2020|medium=video|via=YouTube|url-status=live}}</ref>
Rubinstein is the lead in Bret Easton Ellis's ''Smiley Face Killers'',<ref name="SMILEY">{{cite web|last1=McNary|first1=Dave|date=October 6, 2017|title=Film News Roundup: Crispin Glover, Ronen Rubinstein to Star in Horror Movie 'Smiley Face Killers'|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/crispin-glover-ronen-rubenstein-horror-movie-smiley-face-killers-1202583142/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907201522/https://variety.com/2017/film/news/crispin-glover-ronen-rubenstein-horror-movie-smiley-face-killers-1202583142/|archive-date=September 7, 2020|access-date=June 6, 2020|work=Variety}}</ref> a thriller film based on true events that support the smiley face murder theory about an organized gang of serial killers committing murders of young, handsome athletic men throughout the United States. It was released in late 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=McBride|first=Jessica|date=January 27, 2019|title=Who Are the Smiley Face Killers? Does the Gang Exist?|url=https://heavy.com/news/2019/01/smiley-face-killers-killer-deaths-gang/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907201405/https://heavy.com/news/2019/01/smiley-face-killers-killer-deaths-gang/|archive-date=September 7, 2020|access-date=August 14, 2020|website=Heavy.com|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Smiley Face Killers|url=https://www.thefilmcatalogue.com/films/smiley-face-killer|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907201322/https://www.thefilmcatalogue.com/films/smiley-face-killer|archive-date=September 7, 2020|access-date=August 14, 2020|website=The Film Catalogue|language=en}}</ref>
In 2021, Rubinstein joined the cast of Ryan Murphy's ''American Horror Stories'' for the fifth episode, starring alongside Billie Lourd.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sheth|first=Aarohi|date=August 11, 2021|title='American Horror Stories': Ronen Rubinstein on That Gory Twist Ending and Working With Billie Lourd|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/american-horror-stories-ronen-rubinstein-042133249.html|access-date=August 15, 2021|website=Yahoo|language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2025, Rubinstein was announced as one of the main cast members of the Sony Television series ''S.W.A.T. Exiles''.
=== Other work === Rubinstein stars in CeCe's music video for "Broke AF" (2017).<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO6qxGemSbk|title=CeCe - Broke AF|date=August 8, 2017|people=Ronen Rubinstein (actor)|publisher=CeCe|access-date=June 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907073404/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO6qxGemSbk|archive-date=September 7, 2020|medium=video|via=YouTube|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2018, he appeared as himself in the documentary ''Tyler Shields: Provocateur''.<ref name="IMDb">{{Cite web |title=Ronen Rubinstein |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4230210/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827122636/https://m.imdb.com/name/nm4230210/ |archive-date=August 27, 2020 |access-date=August 13, 2020 |publisher=IMDb |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yWvpa3MShjw|title=Tyler Shields: Provocateur - Free Preview|date=December 6, 2018|people=Ronen Rubinstein|publisher=tylershields|access-date=July 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907201155/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWvpa3MShjw&app=desktop|archive-date=September 7, 2020|medium=video|via=YouTube|url-status=live}}</ref>
In January 2022, Rubinstein announced the release of the first single, "Open Door", by his band Nights in Stereo that he formed with Rodrigo R. Rodarte and Jon Shoer. In summer 2022, the band announced their second single, "Underwater". The songs are available on Spotify.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Thompson|first=Avery|date=February 2, 2022|title=Nights In Stereo Reveal The Inspiration Behind Their Debut Single & Say More Music Is 'In Motion'|url=https://hollywoodlife.com/2022/02/02/nights-in-stereo-open-door-new-music-interview/|access-date=February 3, 2022|website=Hollywood Life|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|user=RonenRubinstein|number=1484615290163920896|date=January 21, 2022|title=I ECSTATICALLY PRESENT TO YOU MY NEW BAND NIGHTSINSTEREO PLEASE FOLLOW RETWEET ETC ETC IM SO EXCITED HOLY SHIT NightsInStereo|access-date=January 22, 2022}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web|date=February 1, 2022|title=Exclusive Interview: Nights In Stereo Discuss Their Debut Single "Open Door"|url=http://pop-culturalist.com/exclusive-interview-nights-in-stereo-discuss-their-debut-single-open-door/|access-date=February 2, 2022|website=Pop-Culturalist.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
== Personal life == Rubinstein came out as bisexual in an interview with ''Variety'' in April 2021.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|last=Malkin|first=Marc|title=9-1-1: Lone Star' Actor Ronen Rubinstein Comes Out as Bisexual, Inspired by His Work on Fox Series|url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/9-1-1-lone-star-ronen-rubinstein-bisexual-ryan-murphy-1234945646/|access-date=April 7, 2021|website=Variety |date=April 7, 2021 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title='9-1-1: Lone Star' actor Ronen Rubinstein comes out as bisexual|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/9-1-1-lone-star-actor-ronen-rubinstein-comes-out-n1263441|access-date=January 16, 2022|publisher=NBC News|date=April 8, 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
His first language is Russian, and Hebrew and English are his second and third languages, respectively.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=qeIO808zCE4|title=Ronen Rubinstein talks No Escape & 9-1-1 Lone Star|date= October 1, 2020|people=Ronen Rubinstein (interviewee)|publisher=Review Nation |time=02:20–02:29|access-date=October 2, 2020|medium=video|via=YouTube}}</ref><ref name=":2" />
The actor is an outdoor enthusiast.<ref name="SHOCK">{{Cite news|date=November 4, 2015|title=Interview: Ronen Rubinstein Talks Condemned and Some Kind of Hate (Exclusive)|work=Shock Ya!|url=https://www.shockya.com/news/2015/11/04/interview-ronen-rubinstein-talks-condemned-and-some-kind-of-hate-exclusive/|url-status=live|access-date=June 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907073207/https://www.shockya.com/news/2015/11/04/interview-ronen-rubinstein-talks-condemned-and-some-kind-of-hate-exclusive/|archive-date=September 7, 2020}}</ref> He has played basketball since he was a child<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKzDqsoFOX8|title=A BOOK OF: RONEN RUBINSTEIN INTERVIEW|date=April 18, 2020|people=Ronen Rubinstein (interviewee)|publisher=ABOOK OF|time=21:14–21:19|access-date=June 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907073017/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKzDqsoFOX8|archive-date=September 7, 2020|medium=video|via=YouTube|url-status=live}}</ref> and has named Kobe Bryant as his biggest idol, role model, and "the first American thing" he knew after moving to the United States from Israel.<ref name="AFTER" />
He is a devout fan of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kings of Leon, and has expressed his admiration for Harry Styles' work and his "own identity and the way he presents himself."<ref name="FLAUNT" /><ref name=":7" />
In March 2020, he endorsed Bernie Sanders in the Democratic presidential race.<ref name="AFTER" />
He rescued and adopted two pit bulls, named Fresh and Spot.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web|last=Breaux|first=Adrienne|date=January 7, 2021|title=Before & After: These Actors Have the Best Built-In Guest Loft/Office/Storage Room After a Remodel|url=https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/jessica-parker-kennedy-and-ronen-rubinstein-house-tour-photos-36862894|access-date=May 31, 2021|website=Apartment Therapy|language=en}}</ref>
In 2020, Rubinstein switched from pescetarianism to veganism.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Paul|first=Arielle|date=April 18, 2020|title='9-1-1: Lone Star' actor tries out veganism during quarantine|url=https://www.latimes.com/business/real-estate/story/2020-04-18/911-lone-star-ronen-rubinstein-vegan-kitchen|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907072609/https://www.latimes.com/business/real-estate/story/2020-04-18/911-lone-star-ronen-rubinstein-vegan-kitchen|archive-date=September 7, 2020|access-date=August 16, 2020|website=Los Angeles Times|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="AFTER">{{Cite news|date=May 13, 2020|title=Ronen Rubinstein of 9-1-1 Lone Star Loves #Tarlos, Kobe Bryant, and Bernie Sanders|work=AfterBuzz Tv|url=https://www.afterbuzztv.com/ronen-rubinstein-of-9-1-1-lone-star-loves-tarlos-kobe-bryant-and-bernie-sanders/|url-status=live|access-date=June 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907072818/https://www.afterbuzztv.com/ronen-rubinstein-of-9-1-1-lone-star-loves-tarlos-kobe-bryant-and-bernie-sanders/|archive-date=September 7, 2020}}</ref>
Rubinstein explained his family's heritage: "We didn't grow up religious but my parents instilled pride in us in the traditions, the history and the culture of the Jewish people," he said. "We observe the holidays every year, but my parents are in New York and my sister is in Seattle so it's hard to get everyone together."<ref name="J" />
On August 14, 2022, he married Canadian actress Jessica Parker Kennedy in a small Jewish ceremony on a farm in Calgary Alberta, Canada, two months after their engagement in Portofino, Italy. They started dating in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 3, 2022 |title=9-1-1: Lone Star's Ronen Rubinstein on marriage to Jessica Parker Kennedy after coming out as bisexual: 'It shows people this is possible' |url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/brides/20221103156031/ronen-rubinstein-on-bisexuality-marriage-jessica-parker-kennedy/ |access-date=November 5, 2022 |website=HELLO! |language=en}}</ref> As of 2022, they reside together in Los Angeles, California.<ref name=":6" /> They welcomed their first child, Boydd Parker-Rubinstein, on September 29, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 4, 2024 |title=Ronen Rubenstein and Jessica Parker Kennedy welcome their first child and the name is adorable!|url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/728055/ronan-rubenstein-and-jessica-parker-kennedy-welcome-their-first-child-and-the-name-is-adorable/ |access-date=November 5, 2024 |website=HELLO! |language=en}}</ref>
== Activism ==
=== Environmental activism ===
Rubinstein is a survivor of Hurricane Sandy, which led him to become a climate activist and sustainability advocate.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=Rubinstein|first=Ronen|date=November 2, 2020|title=Actor Ronen Rubinstein Pens an Essay on the Need for Collective Action to Address Climate Change: "Our planet is very sick, and we are only making it sicker."|url=http://pulsespikes.com/ronen-rubinstein-climate-change-essay/|access-date=November 10, 2020|website=PULSE SPIKES|language=en-US|archive-date=March 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302141601/http://pulsespikes.com/ronen-rubinstein-climate-change-essay/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web|last=Cannon|date=August 14, 2021|title=Ronen Rubinstein for Irk Magazine|url=https://www.irkmagazine.com/post/ronen-rubinstein-for-irk-magazine|access-date=August 15, 2021|website=irk-magazine|language=en}}</ref> In July 2020, he described that the hurricane caused devastation to his entire neighborhood in Staten Island, destroying his family's home and everything inside it. He has stated it was "the most horryfying moment" of his life.<ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Budge|first=Sally|date=August 18, 2021|title=Ronen Rubinstein|url=https://newyorkmoves.com/celeb-profile/ronen-rubinstein/|access-date=August 18, 2021|website=Moves Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref> With nowhere to live, he stayed at a friend's house, and was provided with food and clothing from the Red Cross.<ref name="horror"/> The hurricane killed 24 of his neighbors.<ref>{{cite news|date=October 24, 2016|title=Hurricane Sandy's Staten Island victims: 24 lives lost forever|work=Staten Island Advance|url=https://www.silive.com/news/2016/10/remembering_hurricane_sandys_v.html|url-status=live|access-date=July 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907140638/https://www.silive.com/news/2016/10/remembering_hurricane_sandys_v.html|archive-date=September 7, 2020|author-last=Yates|author-first=James}}</ref>
Rubinstein, who was eighteen years old at that time,<ref name="horror" /> has stated that his acting career "will coincide with trying to save the planet".<ref name="auto"/> He made it his "mission"<ref>{{Cite web|last=Srisavasdi|first=Greg|date=September 21, 2020|title=Ronen Rubinstein Talks 'No Escape' And '9-1-1: Lone Star' Lessons|url=https://deepestdream.com/ronen-rubinstein-talks-no-escape-and-9-1-1-lone-star-lessons/|access-date=September 27, 2020|website=Deepest Dream|language=en-US}}</ref> to raise awareness for the urgency of environmental issues, promoting sustainable living and using his platform and publicity to educate the public.<ref name="BELLO">{{cite web|author-last=Bonnet|author-first=Alexandra|date=July 23, 2020|title=Ronen Rubinstein|url=https://bellomag.com/ux-portfolio/ronen-rubinstein/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907141029/https://bellomag.com/ux-portfolio/ronen-rubinstein/|archive-date=September 7, 2020|access-date=July 25, 2020|work=Bello}}</ref><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Jan|first=Kevin|date=September 18, 2020|title=Exclusive Interview: Pop-Culturalist Chats with No Escape's Ronen Rubinstein|url=http://pop-culturalist.com/exclusive-interview-pop-culturalist-chats-with-no-escapes-ronen-rubinstein/|website=Pop-Culturalist|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web|last=Cairns|first=Bryan|date=May 25, 2021|title=Ronen Rubinstein Talks '9-1-1 Lone Star', The Importance Of Representation And Coming Out As Bisexual|url=https://etcanada.com/news/784223/ronen-rubinstein-talks-9-1-1-lone-star-the-importance-of-representation-and-coming-out-as-bisexual/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525171147/https://etcanada.com/news/784223/ronen-rubinstein-talks-9-1-1-lone-star-the-importance-of-representation-and-coming-out-as-bisexual/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 25, 2021|access-date=May 31, 2021|website=ET Canada|language=en-US}}</ref> He has garnered attention for his vintage and sustainable fashion choices, of which he has stated that he is trying to be "as eco-friendly as possible", and has praised Stella McCartney for recognizing the importance of sustainability in the fashion industry.<ref name="FLAUNT"/> He is an ambassador for Vrai, the world's only producer of carbon neutral, lab-grown diamonds.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 2, 2022 |title=Exclusive: 9-1-1: Lone Star's Ronen Rubinstein weds Jessica Parker Kennedy in intimate farm wedding |url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/brides/20221102155577/911-lone-star-ronen-rubinstein-jessica-parker-kennedy-married-exclusive/ |access-date=January 18, 2024 |website=HELLO! |language=en}}</ref>
He is an ambassador for The Ocean Cleanup,<ref name=":3" /> a non-profit engineering organization developing a giant C-shaped device to purge the world's oceans of plastic waste.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Boffey|first=Daniel|date=October 3, 2019|title=Ocean cleanup device successfully collects plastic for first time|language=en-GB|work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/oct/03/ocean-cleanup-device-successfully-collects-plastic-for-first-time|access-date=September 26, 2020|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> He is also an ambassador for Project Zero, a global movement to protect and restore the ocean,<ref>{{cite web|title=Our Ambassadors|url=https://www.weareprojectzero.org/ambassadors-2|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907141659/https://www.weareprojectzero.org/ambassadors-2|archive-date=September 7, 2020|access-date=June 5, 2020|work=Project Zero}}</ref><ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Celebs Give Back|url=https://www.etonline.com/gallery/celebs-give-back-in-2020-139109/ronen-rubinstein-78185|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200522103541/https://www.etonline.com/gallery/celebs-give-back-in-2020-139109/ronen-rubinstein-78185|archive-date=May 22, 2020|access-date=August 18, 2020|website=Entertainment Tonight|language=en-US}}</ref> and marched with protesters in the September 2019 climate strikes, the largest global climate protest in world history.<ref name="STRIKE">{{cite AV media|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=p47JVnPIJsA&t=356|title=Millions Mobilize For Climate Strike|date=September 21, 2019|people=Ronen Rubinstein (interviewee)|publisher=The Young Turks|time=5:56–6:24|access-date=June 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907142557/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p47JVnPIJsA&t=356|archive-date=September 7, 2020|medium=video|via=YouTube|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Guardian">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/sep/21/across-the-globe-millions-join-biggest-climate-protest-ever |title=Across the globe, millions join biggest climate protest ever |work=The Guardian |author-last1=Laville |author-first1=Sandra |author-last2=Watts |author-first2=Jonathan |date=September 20, 2019 |access-date=June 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920235607/https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/sep/21/across-the-globe-millions-join-biggest-climate-protest-ever |archive-date=September 20, 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> He also has supported the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation.<ref name="J"/>
In April 2020, he was one of the environmental activists who participated in Earth Day Live, a three-day climate mobilization that was streamed online amid the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web|author-last1=Irvine|author-first1=Martha|date=March 24, 2020|title=US climate activists to livestream Earth Day due to virus|url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/us-climate-activists-livestream-earth-day-due-virus-69776925|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907142751/https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/us-climate-activists-livestream-earth-day-due-virus-69776925|archive-date=September 7, 2020|access-date=June 9, 2020|website=ABC News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Shaffer|first=Claire|date=April 16, 2020|title='Earth Day Live' to Celebrate 50th Earth Day With Star-Studded Lineup|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/earth-day-live-984959/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907142805/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/earth-day-live-984959/|archive-date=September 7, 2020|access-date=June 9, 2020|magazine=Rolling Stone}}</ref> In his segment, he highlighted the importance of transitioning from fossil fuel to clean energy by switching to zero-emissions fuel cell electric vehicles, which run on hydrogen and emit only water and heat.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AG1uUFQfeSw|title=Message From Ronen Rubinstein Earth Day Live|date=April 23, 2020|people=Ronen Rubinstein (interviewee)|publisher=Future Coalition|time=0:01–1:38|access-date=June 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907143033/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG1uUFQfeSw&app=desktop|archive-date=September 7, 2020|medium=video|via=YouTube|url-status=live}}</ref> He himself drives this type of zero-emissions cars as an ambassador for DriveH2, an initiative dedicated to promoting the transition to a clean transportation system.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":8" />
In June 2022, Rubinstein became an official board member of the non-profit environmental organization Environmental Media Association.
On the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, Rubinstein co-launched Half the World, the United Nations Development Programme's campaign that aims to shed light on the increasing poverty and inequalities caused by COVID-19 and climate change.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=UNDP |number=1320857902773579780|date= October 26, 2020| title=Our Goodwill Ambasssdor @PadmaLakshmi join activists @AlexisRenG and @RonenRubinstein to launch our #HalfTheWorld campaign to spotlight theimpact of COVID-19 & the #ClimateCrisis on widening inequalities and global efforts to #EndPoverty. #UN75 |access-date=October 27, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=October 26, 2020|title=Padma Lakshmi, Alexis Ren and Ronen Rubinstein kick off UN Development Programme's campaign to raise awareness of growing inequalities caused by COVID-19 and climate change|url=https://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/news-centre/news/2020/Padma_Lakshmi_Alexis_Ren_and_Ronen_Rubinstein_UNDP_awareness_campaign_COVID-19.html|access-date=October 27, 2020|website=UNDP|language=en}}</ref>
=== Other activism and advocacy ===
In addition to sustainability advocacy, Rubinstein has lent his support to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation,<ref>{{cite web|date=February 5, 2020|title=FOX TV and 9-1-1: LONE STAR Teams Up with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to Honor and Support Our Nation's Firefighters|url=https://www.firehero.org/2020/02/05/9-1-1-lone-star/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907143159/https://www.firehero.org/2020/02/05/9-1-1-lone-star/|archive-date=September 7, 2020|access-date=July 10, 2020|work=National Fallen Firefighters Foundation}}</ref> the No Kid Hungry campaign,<ref name=":7" /> the Black Lives Matter movement,<ref>{{cite tweet|user=RonenRubinstein|number=1270411034033938433|date=June 9, 2020|title=Black Lives Matter Black Hopes Matter Black Dreams Matter Black Fears Matter Black Futures Matter Black Businesses Matter Black Feelings Matter Black Views Matter Black Opportunities Matter Black Votes Matter Black Thoughts Matter Black People Matter|access-date=July 13, 2020|archive-date=September 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907070010/https://pbs.twimg.com/hashflag/config-2020-09-07-07.json}}</ref> Marsha P. Johnson Institute protecting the human rights of black transgender people, Feeding America,<ref>{{cite tweet|user=RonenRubinstein|number=1249837636883103744|date=April 14, 2020|title=In honor of @911LoneStar being Renewed for Season 2, I have Donated $2,000 to @FeedingAmerica THANK YOU for everything you guys are doing during the #Covid19 Epidemic|access-date=July 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907143421/https://pbs.twimg.com/hashflag/config-2020-09-07-14.json|archive-date=September 7, 2020}}</ref> Mercy for Animals,<ref>{{cite tweet|user=MercyForAnimals|number=1266505620959776768|date=May 30, 2020|title=TOMORROW: Actor and Mercy For Animals friend @RonenRubinstein is taking over our Instagram. Don't miss it! https://www.instagram.com/mercyforanimals/|access-date=July 13, 2020|archive-date=September 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907200315/https://twitter.com/MercyForAnimals/status/1266505620959776768}}</ref> the Humane Society, as well as Rebecca Corry's Stand Up for Pits Foundation, working on rescuing and ending the abuse of pit bull dogs.<ref name="J"/><ref>{{Cite news|date=October 29, 2014|title=Comedienne Rebecca Corry Stands Up for Pit Bulls|work=Variety|url=https://variety.com/2014/scene/lifestyle/comedienne-rebecca-corry-stands-up-for-pit-bulls-1201338057/|url-status=live|access-date=June 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907200315/https://variety.com/2014/scene/lifestyle/comedienne-rebecca-corry-stands-up-for-pit-bulls-1201338057/|archive-date=September 7, 2020}}</ref>
During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in March 2020, Rubinstein created a global charitable candle light initiative in support of the healthcare workers and first responders on the frontlines of the pandemic.<ref>{{cite web|title=QUARANTINED RONEN RUBINSTEIN|url=http://www.bitmapmag.com/ronen-rubinstein|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907200123/http://www.bitmapmag.com/ronen-rubinstein|archive-date=September 7, 2020|access-date=July 10, 2020|work=Bitmap Magazine}}</ref>
He participated in live reading adaptations of Shakespeare's ''Hamlet'' and Jane Austen's ''Pride & Prejudice'' to help raise funds for non-profit charities on Acting for a Cause, a live classic play and screenplay reading series, created, directed and produced by Brando Crawford during the 2020 pandemic.<ref>{{Cite news|date=May 8, 2020|title=Jacob Elordi, Kat McNamara, and More Young Stars to Live Stream 'Pride and Prejudice' Reading|work=Decider|url=https://decider.com/2020/05/08/how-to-watch-jacob-elordi-pride-and-prejudice/|url-status=live|access-date=July 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907200716/https://decider.com/2020/05/08/how-to-watch-jacob-elordi-pride-and-prejudice/|archive-date=September 7, 2020|author-last1=Spellberg|author-first1=Claire}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VWKDCQGphE|title='Hamlet' Feat. Willa Fitzgerald, Brandon Flynn, Maddie Brewer, Auli'i Cravalho -Dir. Brando Crawford|date=April 24, 2020|people=Ronen Rubinstein (interviewee)|publisher=Acting for a Cause|access-date=July 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907200833/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VWKDCQGphE|archive-date=September 7, 2020|via=YouTube|url-status=live}}</ref>
In August 2020, Rubinstein teamed up with When We All Vote, Michelle Obama's non-partisan voter registration organization which aims to increase participation in elections.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=RonenRubinstein|number=1299098338755637248|date=August 27, 2020|title=BEYOND Honored to be Officially working alongside @WhenWeAllVote! I will do Everything it takes to make sure we Win back our Democracy and the Soul of this Country on November 3rd. Thank You @MichelleObama for being a true Superhero|access-date=August 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907073812/https://twitter.com/RonenRubinstein/status/1299098338755637248|archive-date=September 7, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Hernandez|first=Dan|date=September 24, 2018|title='I am frustrated too': Michelle Obama urges voters to register ahead of midterms|work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/sep/23/michelle-obama-las-vegas-midterms-when-we-all-vote-registration|url-status=live|access-date=September 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907075346/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/sep/23/michelle-obama-las-vegas-midterms-when-we-all-vote-registration|archive-date=September 7, 2020|issn=0261-3077}}</ref>
He is a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights.<ref name=":7" />
== In the media ==
In 2020, ''Los Angeles'' included Rubinstein on the New Hollywood A-List, its list of the ten young Hollywood's most exceptional new talents.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last1=Kopelowicz|first1=Emma|last2=Mitchell|first2=Schuyler|date=August 31, 2020|title=Legends of the Fall: Meet the New Hollywood A-List|url=https://www.lamag.com/lalifeandstyle/new-hollywood-a-list/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907073629/https://www.lamag.com/lalifeandstyle/new-hollywood-a-list/|archive-date=September 7, 2020|access-date=August 31, 2020|website=Los Angeles|language=en-US}}</ref>
== Discography ==
=== Singles === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! scope="col"| Title ! scope="col"| Details ! scope="col"| Credits |- ! scope="row"| "Open Door" |style="text-align:left;"| * Released: January 27, 2022<ref name=":10">{{Cite web|date=January 28, 2022|title=EXCLUSIVE: Nights In Stereo featuring Ronen Rubinstein Talk Their Debut Single "Open Door"|url=http://www.beautifulballad.org/2022/01/28/exclusive-nights-in-stereo-featuring-ronen-rubinstein-talk-their-debut-single-open-door/|access-date=January 28, 2022|website=BeautifulBallad|language=en-US}}</ref> |style="text-align:left;"|Lead vocals, lyricist |- !'''"'''Underwater'''"''' | style="text-align: left;" |Released June 3, 2022 | style="text-align: left;" |Lead Vocals, lyricist |- !"New Love, New York" | style="text-align: left;" |Released June 11, 2025 | style="text-align: left;" |Lead Vocal, lyricist |}
== Filmography ==
===Film===
{| class="wikitable" |- !Year !Title !Role !Notes |- |rowspan=2|2011 |''Detachment'' |Gangsta | |- |''Katya''<ref name="DANA"/> |Insurgent 2 |Short film |- |2012 |''A Promise Is a Promise''<ref name="DANA"/> |John | |- |rowspan=2|2013 |''It Felt Like Love'' |Sammy | |- |''Something in the Way'' |James Manning |Writer, director, editor |- |2014 |''Jamie Marks Is Dead'' |Ronnie | |- |rowspan=2|2015 |''Condemned''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kit|first1=Borys|title=FilmDylan Penn Horror Film 'Condemned' Finds Its Cast|url= https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/dylan-penn-horror-film-condemned-cast-692293| date=March 31, 2020 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=June 8, 2020}}</ref> |Dante | |- |''Some Kind of Hate'' |Lincoln Taggert | |- |rowspan=2|2017 |''Smartass'' |Nick | |- |''West of Time''<ref name="DANA"/> |Son |Short film |- |rowspan=2|2018 | ''Dude'' |Mike | |- | '' Tyler Shields: Provocateur'' |Himself |Documentary |- |2019 |''Brooklyn Love Stories'' |Benny |Anthology |- |rowspan="2"|2020 | ''No Escape'' |Alexei Koslov |Also known as ''Follow Me'' |- |''Smiley Face Killers'' |Jake Graham | |- |}
=== Television === {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 2015 | ''Orange Is the New Black'' | Nathan | Season 3 |- | 2016 | ''Dead of Summer'' | Alex Powell | 10 episodes |- | 2020–2025 | ''9-1-1: Lone Star'' | Tyler Kennedy ''"TK"'' Strand | Main role; 72 episodes |- | 2021 | ''American Horror Stories'' | Matt Webb | Episode: "BA'AL" |- | TBA | ''S.W.A.T. Exiles'' | Jude Reddick | Main role |}
=== Music videos === {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col" "unsortable" | Role !scope="col" class="unsortable" | Performer |- !scope="row"| 2017 | "Broke AF" |style="text-align:center;"| Boyfriend | CeCe |}
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