Biographie
Ruben was born and raised in Carson, California, one of the most diverse cities in the Los Angeles area. "I grew up in an all-black neighborhood, attended an all-Mexican high school, went to an all-white church, and shopped at many Asian stores," he jokes. This multicultural upbringing laid the groundwork for his broad appeal as an actor and comedian. His natural charisma and spontaneity consistently make him a crowd favorite. This was clearly demonstrated in his standout performance on George Lopez's talk show, Lopez Tonight (2009).
In 2009, Russell Peters personally selected him to perform on the Showtime Network special, Russell Peters Presents (2009), introducing him to a new international audience. His other stand-up appearances include CBS's The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, ABC's Comics Unleashed, HBO Comedy Showcase, NBC's Friday Nights, and BET's Comic View, among others. Beyond stand-up, Ruben is a trained actor who enjoys working in theater and film. His first major film role was in Deliver Us from Eva (2003), starring Gabrielle Union and LL Cool J.
Ruben's talents have earned him several accolades, including being named one of the "Best of the Fest Comics" at HBO's prestigious U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado. He has toured extensively with Jamie Foxx, George Lopez, and Cedric the Entertainer. Additionally, Ruben performs for U.S. troops worldwide and headlines comedy clubs across the country.
When in Los Angeles, Ruben frequently performs at The Laugh Factory, The Icehouse, The Comedy Store, and The Improv.
