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26 July 1963(The Bronx)
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Introduction

Joseph "Joe" Rubbo (born July 26, 1963) is an American film actor and television producer best known for his performance as David in the 1982 coming-of-age comedy-drama The Last American Virgin. He is a member of SAG-AFTRA.

Early life

Rubbo was born in The Bronx, New York.

Career

One of Rubbo's earliest film roles was as a wrestler in the critically acclaimed 1982 Robin Williams comedy-drama The World According to Garp. However, he is most known for co-starring as David in Boaz Davidson's The Last American Virgin (1982) and Arney in the 1985 teen film/sex comedy Hot Chili. He later had a minor role in the 1996 movie Striptease.

Rubbo made numerous television appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman throughout the 1980s, most memorably playing Letterman's stepson "Ray Letterman" in a sketch. Since 2010, he has been the executive producer of VIP Television, an entertainment news/lifestyle program focused on South Florida.

Selected filmography

  • The World According to Garp (1982)
  • The Last American Virgin (1982)
  • Hot Chili (1985)
  • Striptease (1996)