Jan Rubes Has Died

[DWF]

He played Daniel's grandfather in Crystal Skull.

http://www.gateworld.net/news/2009/07/nick-ballard-actor-jan-rubes-dead-at-89/

Actor, broadcaster and opera singer Jan Rubes, who brought to life one of the most memorable guest characters in the early years of Stargate SG-1, has passed away. Rubes played Nicholas Ballard, Daniel Jackson’s grandfather, in the third season episode “Crystal Skull.”
The family of the Czech-born actor announced his death at age 89 on Tuesday. No cause of death was released.
Rubes appeared in more than 40 feature films, after getting his big break when he was cast opposite Harrison Ford in the 1985 film Witness.

 

[bigdaddy]

That was really an episode that should have lead to much bigger story arcs.

 

[USS Kongo]

I remember him better as the Amish farmer in Witness, and as the creepy dude who threatened Mary Steenburgen in Dead Of Winter. RIP.

Sean

 

[Verse]

I always hoped we'd see Nick again but I guess now that'll never happen

 

[Danny99]

RIP

 

[Gertch]

He did a great job with the Nick character. I had no idea he was an opera singer.

Wish you well on the other side Mr Rubes.

 

[Harvey]

He portrayed a surprisingly memorable character. Shamefully, the producers never brought him back. RIP.