Rubens de Falco
30 movies · 30 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Oct 19, 1931
- Died
- Feb 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
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.
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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.
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Known for
Rubens de Falco: movies and TV shows
Acting (60)
- 2004
- 2001 Sonhos Tropicais
as General Travassos
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996 The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter
as Saltmaster
- 1995
- 1994
- 1991
- 1990
- 1989
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
- 1985
- 1985 La hora Texaco
as Julio
- 1984
- 1984 Macho y hembra
as Vicente
- 1984
- 1982
- 1981
- 1980 Pixote
as Judge
- 1980 Dracula, a Love Story
as Conde Drácula / Vladimir
- 1980
- 1979
- 1979
- 1979 Colonel Delmiro Gouveia
as Delmiro Gouveia
- 1978
- 1978
- 1978
- 1977
- 1977
- 1977
- 1976
- 1976
- 1975 Nós, Os Canalhas
as Tatá
- 1975
- 1975 O Sósia da Morte
as Narciso
- 1975
- 1975
- 1975
- 1974
- 1974 O Mau-Caráter
as Moreira Silva
- 1973
- 1972
- 1972
- 1972
- 1971
- 1969 Angels and Demons
as Promotor
- 1969
- 1969
- 1969
- 1968 The Man Who Bought the World
as Imperador Maximiliano
- 1968
- 1967
- 1967
- 1966
- 1966
- 1966
- 1959 Moral em Concordata
as Narrador
- 1957
Talk shows and appearances (2)
- 1997
- 1983 Maçã do Amor
106 episodes