{{Short description|American actor}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2023}} '''Ruben Rabasa''' is a Cuban-born American actor and comedian best known for his roles in ''I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson'' and ''Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania''. His appearance in the Netflix variety series shot him to fame after 50 years in acting.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/sundial/2023-03-06/at-84-this-cuban-american-actor-has-arrived|title=Sundial: From 'Miami Vice' to Marvel, this 84-year-old South Florida actor is at his peak|publisher=WLRN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/movies/ruben-rabasa-ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania-spider-man|title=Ruben Rabasa Accidentally Improvised his Iconic 'Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania' Line|website=Marvel Entertainment}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lacasadeel.net/2023/02/ruben-rabasa-ant-man-spiderman.html|title=Ruben Rabasa revela cómo se le ocurrió su famosa frase en Ant-Man y la Avispa: Quantumania|date=February 26, 2023|website=lacasadeel.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/dec/31/meet-focus-group-man-the-most-unlikely-meme-of-2019|title=Meet Focus Group Man: the most unlikely meme of 2019|first=Stuart|last=Heritage|date=December 31, 2019|newspaper=The Guardian}}</ref>
Rabasa parlayed his newfound celebrity into projects including a one-man show.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Carrano |first1=Ana Maria |title=Ruben Rabasa stars in premiere of Rubenology at GableStage |work=Coral Gables News |url=https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/ruben-rabasa-stars-in-premiere-of-rubenology-at-gablestage/ |access-date=2 October 2023 |date=18 July 2022}}</ref>
== Filmography ==
=== Film ===
* ''Thelma'' (2024) – Winston * ''Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'' (2023) – Café Owner * ''Father of the Bride'' (2022) – Tío Walter * ''Jack and Jill'' (2011) – Bathroom Attendant * ''The Lost City'' (2005) – Pizzi * ''Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach'' (1988) – Julio * ''Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise'' (1987) – Maintenance Man * ''Amigos'' (1985) – Ramón * ''Invasion U.S.A.'' (1985) – Sick Old Man
=== Television ===
* ''I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson'' (2019) – Focus Group Man #1 * ''This Is Us'' (2019) – Eduardo * ''Criminal Minds'' (2011) – Jimmy Mercado * ''Wrecked'' (2016) – Yolonzo * ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' (2015) – Mr. Cardozo * ''Taina'' (2001–2002) – Papito/Pepito (12 episodes)
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==External links== * {{IMDb name|0704737}}
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