Rubens de Falco
Known for Acting · 62 credits
- Born
- 1931-10-19
- Died
- 2008-02-22
- 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
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
TV Shows (31)
Os Imigrantes
1981
as Antônio di Salvio
O Astro
1977
as Samir Hayala
Bambolê
1987
as Nestor Barreto
Um Homem Muito Especial
1980
as Conde Drácula / Vladimir
Escalada
1975
as Comendador
Gabriela
1975
as João Pimentel
Little Missy
1986
as Coronel José Ferreira, Barão de Araruna
Tempo de Viver
1972
as Maurício França
Dona Xepa
1977
as Heitor Camargo
A Sucessora
1978
as Roberto Steen
Isaura: Slave Girl
1976
as Leôncio Correia de Almeida
O Grito
1975
as Agenor
O Homem Proibido
1967
as Capitão Anderson
Campeão
1982
as Jorge Salém
Maçã do Amor
1983
as Paulo Cardoso / Daniel Azevedo
Supermanoela
1974
as Diógenes
Gaivotas
1979
as Daniel
Brida
1998
as Vargas
Viver a Vida
1984
as Rodolfo (Rudy)
Brasileiras e Brasileiros
1990
as Ramiro Borges
Sangue do Meu Sangue
1995
as Dr. Mário Albuquerque Soares
Os Ossos do Barão
1997
as Cândido Caldas Penteado
Padre Cícero
1984
as Floro Bartholomeu
Memorial de Maria Moura
1994
as Tibúrcio
Salomé
1991
as McGregor
Pacto de Sangue
1989
as Abílio Mendonça
Passo dos Ventos
1968
as René Antoine
A Última Valsa
1969
as Imperador Francisco José
Grande Sertão: Veredas
1985
as Joca Ramiro
O Rei dos Ciganos
1966
as Claude Ludenwerg
A Rainha Louca
1967
as Rei Maximiliano
Movies (31)
Pixote
1980
as Judge
The Man Who Bought the World
1968
as Imperador Maximiliano
Deixa, Amorzinho... Deixa
1975
Colonel Delmiro Gouveia
1979
as Delmiro Gouveia
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
1997
as Self
Sonhos Tropicais
2001
as General Travassos
The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter
1996
as Saltmaster
Dracula, a Love Story
1980
as Conde Drácula / Vladimir
Engraçadinha Depois dos Trinta
1966
Os Foragidos da Violência
1979
Missão: Matar!
1972
Angels and Demons
1969
as Promotor
O Impossível Acontece
1969
O Sósia da Morte
1975
as Narciso
Encarnação
1978
Nós, Os Canalhas
1975
as Tatá
Macho y hembra
1984
as Vicente
A Difícil Vida Fácil
1972
A Dama de Branco
1978
O Mau-Caráter
1974
as Moreira Silva
La hora Texaco
1985
as Julio
Time of Violence
1969
Esse Rio Muito Louco
1977
Moral em Concordata
1959
as Narrador
Essa Gatinha é Minha
1966
Uma Pantera em Minha Cama
1971
O Homem da Cabeça de Ouro
1976
Café na Cama
1973
O Capanga
1957
Profesión: vivir
1985
Helena Meirelles - A Dama da Viola
2004
About Rubens de Falco
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… With 62 credits spanning from 1957 to 2004, Rubens de Falco has appeared in 31 films and 31 TV shows.
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Most Popular Rubens de Falco Movies
- Pixote (1980) — as Judge
- The Man Who Bought the World (1968) — as Imperador Maximiliano
- Deixa, Amorzinho... Deixa (1975)
- Colonel Delmiro Gouveia (1979) — as Delmiro Gouveia
- Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997) — as Self
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