AKA Frederick Jay Rubin

Born: 10-Mar-1963
Birthplace: Long Beach, NY

Gender: Male
Religion: Jewish
Race or Ethnicity: White
Occupation: Music Producer

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Ubiquitous record producer, Def Jam

Founded Def Jam Records in 1984 with Russell Simmons. Rubin was affiliated with that label until 1988, when he moved to Los Angeles and founded Def American records. In 1993, when the word "def" moved out of urban slang and into the dictionary, he renamed the company American.

Produced dozens of hit records for hip hop and hard rock bands alike. It was Rubin's idea for Run-DMC and Aerosmith to pair up, giving them a tremendous hit with the rap-rock call and response of "Walk This Way". Other bands produced include LL Cool J, Slayer ("Reign in Blood" et al.), Beastie Boys ("License to Ill"), Danzig, Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers ("Bloodsugarsexmagik" et al.), System of a Down ("Toxicity" et al.), Slipknot, Jay-Z ("The Black Album"), Shakira, and Justin Timberlake.

    University: New York University

    Risk Factors: Vegetarian

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing (12-Sep-2006) Himself
    Fade to Black (5-Nov-2004) Himself
    End of the Century (19-Jan-2003) Himself
    Men Don't Leave (2-Feb-1990)
    Krush Groove (25-Oct-1985)

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