Gloria Elizabeth Reuben, a Canadian actress, singer, and producer, is perhaps best known for her work on the television series ER and Mr. Robot. She was born and reared in Toronto, Canada, and was inspired by music as a young child because her mother had worked in the industry. While working in modeling and advertising, she ultimately made the decision to become an actor. She made her acting debut in 1990 with the television series “The Flash,” in which she portrayed the ongoing character of “Sabrina.” She gained widespread acclaim in 1995 for her work as a medical assistant in the television series “ER.” She received multiple nominations and accolades for her work in the series because to her performance. She made significant appearances in the early 2000s in the television shows “The Agency,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” and “1-800-Missing.” Her performance in the 2012 movie “Lincoln” received overwhelmingly positive reviews. Her major part in the suspenseful television series “Mr. Robot,” one of the most well praised in recent years, served to further increase her profile. She presently appears regularly in the television shows “Saints & Sinners” and “Cloak & Dagger.”
Early Childhood & Life
On June 9, 1964, Gloria Elizabeth Reuben was born to Jamaican parents in Toronto, Canada. Her mother sang gospel music, while her father was an architect. Gloria had an intense passion for music from watching her mother, and with their encouragement, she enrolled in music lessons at a very young age.
At the acclaimed “Canadian Royal Conservatory,” she deepened her understanding of music and mastered its theories and practices. She was inspired by her mother’s support to pursue a career in the music industry.
Her father’s passing shocked her and dealt the family a serious blow. Gloria persisted in putting her academic work and musical training first. She began modeling after graduating from high school.
Her half-brother Denis Simpson, a working actor, encouraged her interest in performing. She initially didn’t have a lot of confidence in her acting abilities, though. She worked as a model for numerous publications and goods before venturing into TV commercials.
She gained the confidence to envision an acting career thanks to her brief on-camera appearances, and in the early 1990s, she began taking auditions seriously.
Career of Gloria Reuben
She made her acting debut in 1990 with the television show “The Flash.” She portrayed “Sabrina,” a character who appeared in five episodes. She then had a part in the television series “Homicide: Life on the Street.” She had already made appearances in movies like “Timecop” and “Nick of Time” by that point.
She was fortunate in that it did not take her very long to obtain her big break. She was chosen to portray “Jeanie Boulet,” an HIV-positive medical practitioner, in the 1995 television drama “ER.” Gloria received a great deal of praise from the critics for her emotionally taxing performance, and she also received many nominations and prizes.
Gloria had an appearance in 102 episodes of the show, which ran until 1999. Because of her early success, she was able to secure greater TV and film parts. She starred alongside Luke Perry in the thriller “Indiscreet” in 1998. Her TV career took off quickly while her film career developed slowly.
She had a significant part in the 2001 television series “The Agency.” Gloria played the part of “Lisa Fabrizzi” in the drama series, which dramatized the inner workings of the CIA, an American espionage agency. After the first season, the series was discontinued. She had a small part in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” in 2002.
She earned a lot of praise from critics for her performance in the television movie “Little John” that same year. She was honored with an “NAACP Image Award” for “Outstanding Actress in a TV Film” for her portrayal of “Natalie Britain.” At that point, she had won a great deal of praise from the critics for the majority of her performances, but big-budget directors had not yet taken notice of her.
She made an appearance in the Canadian crime drama “1-800-Missing” in 2003. She was an FBI agent in the television show. Despite the series’ mixed reviews from critics, it was a huge economic success.
She has a significant leading part in the 2008 crime drama “Raising the Bar.” As soon as it debuted, it surpassed all previous cable network pilots in terms of viewership. The show was a commercial hit, but after receiving mixed reviews for its second season, it was canceled.
She portrayed “Thelma Gleffey” in the television movies “Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost” and “Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt” throughout 2011 and 2012.
Her part in the Steven Spielberg-directed picture “Lincoln,” which starred Daniel Day-Lewis in the title role, gave her cinematic career, which had been floundering, a major boost in 2012. Elizabeth Keckley was the character that Gloria played. The movie was among the most popular ones of the year. Gloria received a number of film award nominations for her work in the ensemble cast.
She was able to secure important roles in the ensuing years because of the success of “Lincoln.” First, she played a leading role in the romantic comedy “Admission,” which starred Paul Rudd. She then released the Canadian crime thriller “Reasonable Doubt,” which also starred Samuel L. Jackson. Neither of these movies fared well with audiences or critics.
Additionally, she acted in the television movies “Betty and Coretta” and “Happy Face Killer.” She had a part in the television show “Falling Skies.” She then made a cameo on the television show “The Blacklist.”
She was one of the main characters in the first season of the Netflix TV show “Mr. Robot” in 2015. Gloria portrayed “Krista Gordon,” the main character Elliot’s therapist. One of the most well-liked television series of the year was the science fiction thriller.
Gloria later returned to the show in both the second and third seasons, when her part was expanded. The apex of critical and financial success, “Mr. Robot” received numerous honors and won the “Golden Globe” for “Best TV Series—Drama.”
Gloria has since played prominent roles in a number of movies, including “The Longest Ride,” “Anesthesia,” and “Jean of the Joneses.” Following the popularity of “Mr. Robot,” her TV career experienced a significant boost, and she later made an appearance in “Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise.”
She is now starring in the television shows “Saints & Sinners” and “Cloak & Daggers” while she waits for the fourth season of “Mr. Robot” to premiere.
Individual Life of Gloria Reuben
Gloria Reuben commits adequate time to her charitable activities. She aims to eradicate HIV and stop the spread of other harmful diseases. She has also spoken out in favor of protecting the environment.
Gloria began a relationship with TV producer Wayne Isaak in the late 1990s. Before getting married in 1999, the pair dated each other for a long time. Sadly, the marriage was short-lived, and the pair got divorced in 2003.
Gloria enjoys playing the piano in her own time and has a strong affinity for music.
Estimated Net Worth
Gloria Reuben has a net worth of $5 million. Gloria Reuben is a Canadian actress and singer. Gloria Reuben was raised in an artistic family and was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started learning classical piano in elementary school and then pursued studies in jazz, ballet, and music at the Canadian Royal Conservatory. After appearing in several advertisements, she decided to turn her attention to acting in the middle of the 1980s. Throughout the early 1990s, she appeared as a guest star on a number of television programs, including “The Flash” and “Homicide: Life on the Street”. Additionally, she acted in the movies “Wild Orchid II,” “Timecop,” and “Nick of Time.” She received the part of Jeanie Boulet on “ER” in 1995, which would become one of her most well-known roles. For her work on the show, she received numerous nominations, including an Emmy and a Golden Globe. She most recently garnered praise for her performance in the movie Lincoln and her guest appearance on the television series Falling Skies.