- One of four siblings (along with Eva, Paul, and Alina) born to piano virtuoso Arthur Rubinstein (Artur Rubinstein) and his wife, Nela (born Aniela Mlynarska), John Rubinstein has one daughter (Jessica Katz, Michael Weston, and four sons -- Michael (professional name: Michael Weston), Peter Rubinstein, Jacob Rubinstein, and Max Burgess-Rubinstein), and four grandchildren.
- He was the original Pippin in the Broadway cast of Bob Fosse's 1970s musical "Pippin".
- Played a doctor or physician in more than 30 roles.
- He made guest appearances on both Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) and Superman: The Animated Series (1996).
- Won off-Broadway's 2005 Lucille Lortel Award as Best Actor (Play) for "Counsellor-at-Law".
- He was awarded the 1979 Drama-Logue Award for Outstanding Performance for "Children of Lesser God" at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
- He was awarded the 1980 Antoinette Perry (Tony) Award for Best Actor in a Play for "Children of a Lesser God" on Broadway in New York City.
- He was awarded the 1979 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Distinguished Performance in a Major Role for "Children of a Lesser God" at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
- He was awarded the 1979 New York Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play for "Children of a Lesser God" on Broadway in New York City.
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