Joseph Rutten
Biography
His 60 year career as a professional performer included eight seasons at the Stratford Festival, three national tours with the Canadian Opera Company, over 30 productions at Neptune Theatre and countless other performances at theaters across Canada and the United States. He was a veteran of over 200 CBC Radio dramas and countless television and film performances. For his last performances, he appeared as Pope Calixtus in the feature film "The Conclave" and as Wilbur in the mobile device movie, "The Electric Chair". A life member of ACTRA, Rutten served as Branch Councillor for ACTRA Maritimes. Joseph was a good person who made a tremendous contribution to the performing arts.
75years old at death
- Born The Hague
- Died Halifax
- Star sign: TaurusThe sign runs April 20 to May 20
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 8 years1998 to 2006
Every film, newest first
- 2006The ConclaveIMDb rating 6.5
- 2003Behind the Red DoorIMDb rating 6.3
- 2000The Weight of WaterIMDb rating 5.8
- 1998The Real Howard SpitzIMDb rating 5.7
Genres
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The Conclaveas Pope Calixtus III(Joe Rutten)
Behind the Red Dooras Uncle Ernest
The Weight of Wateras Judge
The Real Howard Spitzas Lou
Worked with
Joseph Rutten shares two films with Richard Donat, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.






Films together
Richard Donat2 films together, 2000 to 2006
Richard Donat's page The Conclave2006IMDb rating 6.5Rutten as Pope Calixtus III(Joe Rutten)Donat as Cardinal Pietro Barbo
The Weight of Water2000IMDb rating 5.8Rutten as JudgeDonat as Mr. Plaisted
Lex Gigeroff2 films together, 1998 to 2006
Lex Gigeroff's page The Conclave2006IMDb rating 6.5Rutten as Pope Calixtus III(Joe Rutten)Gigeroff as Cardinal Isidore
The Real Howard Spitz1998IMDb rating 5.7Rutten as LouGigeroff as Ronnie Relish
Kiefer Sutherland1 film together, 2003
Kiefer Sutherland's page Behind the Red Door2003IMDb rating 6.3Rutten as Uncle ErnestSutherland as Roy
Ciarán Hinds1 film together, 2000
Ciarán Hinds's page The Weight of Water2000IMDb rating 5.8Rutten as JudgeHinds as Louis Wagner
Sean Penn1 film together, 2000
Sean Penn's page The Weight of Water2000IMDb rating 5.8Rutten as JudgePenn as Thomas Janes
Josh Lucas1 film together, 2000
Josh Lucas's page The Weight of Water2000IMDb rating 5.8Rutten as JudgeLucas as Rich Janes
Kathryn BigelowDirector, 1 film, 2000
All films by Kathryn Bigelow The Weight of Water2000IMDb rating 5.8Rutten as Judge
Matia KarrellDirector, 1 film, 2003
All films by Matia Karrell Behind the Red Door2003IMDb rating 6.3Rutten as Uncle Ernest
Christoph SchreweDirector, 1 film, 2006
The Conclave2006IMDb rating 6.5Rutten as Pope Calixtus III(Joe Rutten)
Online
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