Rubens de Falco

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

October 19, 1931

Died

February 22, 2008 (age 76)

Place of Birth

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Also Known As

Rubem de Falco

ルーベンス・デ・ファルコ

鲁本斯·代·法爾科

루벤스 드 팔코

रूबेंस डी फ़ाल्को

Rubens de Falco

Biography

Rubens de Falco (October 19, 1931 — February 22, 2008) was a distinguished Brazilian actor celebrated for his commanding presence and memorable portrayals of antagonists. He began his artistic journey in theater, joining the São Paulo-based group Os Jograis in 1955 alongside Ruy Afonso, Ítalo Rossi, and Felipe Wagner. His film debut came earlier, in 1952, with a small role in Apassionata, produced by the legendary Vera Cruz studio. De Falco became a household name through his work in Brazilian telenovelas, particularly for his villainous roles. His most iconic performance was as Leôncio Almeida in Escrava Isaura (1976), a role that defined his career and became a cultural touchstone. He reprised a related role in the 2004 remake, appearing as Comendador Almeida, Leôncio’s father. His television credits include Gabriela (1975), O Grito (1975), Dona Xepa (1977), Sinhá Moça (1986), and Os Imigrantes (1981), among many others. Known for his blue eyes, distinctive triangular mustache, and smooth baritone voice, Rubens de Falco brought elegance and intensity to every role. In 2006, a stroke left him unable to speak or act, and he spent his final years in assisted care. Despite this, his legacy as one of Brazil’s greatest actors remains firmly intact.

Known For

Filmography

2017FilmStories Our Cinema Did (Not) Tellas arquivo2004FilmHelena Meirelles - A Dama da Viola2001FilmSonhos Tropicaisas General Travassos1998TVBridaas Vargas1997TVOs Ossos do Barãoas Cândido Caldas Penteado1997FilmCelebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacionalas Self1996FilmThe Monk and the Hangman's Daughteras Saltmaster1994TVMemorial de Maria Mouraas Tibúrcio1991TVSaloméas McGregor1990TVBrasileiras e Brasileirosas Ramiro Borges1989TVPacto de Sangueas Abílio Mendonça1987TVBambolêas Nestor Barreto1986TVSinhá Moçaas Coronel José Ferreira, Barão de Araruna1985TVGrande Sertão: Veredasas Joca Ramiro1985FilmProfesión: vivir1985FilmLa hora Texacoas Julio1984TVViver a Vidaas Rodolfo1984FilmMacho y hembraas Vicente1984TVPadre Cíceroas Floro Bartholomeu1983TVMaçã do Amoras Paulo Cardoso / Daniel Cardoso1982TVCampeãoas Jorge Salém1981TVOs Imigrantesas Antônio di Salvio1980FilmPixoteas Judge1980FilmDracula, a Love Storyas Conde Drácula / Vladimir1980TVUm Homem Muito Especialas Vladimir1979FilmOs Foragidos da Violência1979TVGaivotasas Daniel1979FilmColonel Delmiro Gouveiaas Delmiro Gouveia1978FilmA Dama de Branco1978TVA Sucessoraas Roberto Steen1978FilmEncarnação1977TVO Astroas Samir Hayala1977FilmEsse Rio Muito Louco1977TVDona Xepaas Heitor Camargo1976TVEscrava Isauraas Leôncio Correia de Almeida1976FilmO Homem da Cabeça de Ouro1975FilmNós, Os Canalhasas Tatá1975TVO Gritoas Agenor1975FilmO Sósia da Morteas Narciso1975FilmDeixa, Amorzinho... Deixa1975TVGabrielaas João Pimentel1975TVEscaladaas Comendador1974TVSupermanoelaas Diógenes1974FilmO Mau-Caráteras Moreira Silva1973FilmCafé na Cama1972FilmA Difícil Vida Fácil1972TVTempo de Viveras Maurício França1972FilmMissão: Matar!1971FilmUma Pantera em Minha Cama1969FilmAngels and Demonsas Promotor1969FilmO Impossível Acontece1969FilmTime of Violence1968FilmThe Man Who Bought the Worldas Imperador Maximiliano1968TVPasso dos Ventosas René Antoine1967TVA Rainha Loucaas Rei Maximiliano1966FilmEssa Gatinha é Minha1966TVO Rei dos Ciganosas Claude Ludenwerg1966FilmEngraçadinha Depois dos Trinta1959FilmMoral em Concordataas Narrador1957FilmO Capanga

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