Rubens de Falco
Age: N/A | From: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Person Details
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Aliases: 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
Gender: Male
Place of birth: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Movie Involvements: 11
TV Involvements: 12
Most Famous Work
Biography
Rubens de Falco 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.
Most Famous Work
Bambolê
(1987) Nestor Barreto
Pixote
(1980) Judge
Sinhá Moça
(1986) Coronel José Ferreira, Barão de Araruna
A Sucessora
(1978) Roberto Steen
Escrava Isaura
(1976) Leôncio Correia de Almeida
Viver a Vida
(1984) Rodolfo
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
(1997) Self
Grande Sertão: Veredas
(1985) Joca RamiroActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | arquivo | |
| 2004 | N/A | |
| 2001 | General Travassos | |
| 1997 | Self | |
| 1996 | Saltmaster | |
| 1991 | McGregor | |
| 1987 | Nestor Barreto | |
| 1986 | Coronel José Ferreira, Barão de Araruna | |
| 1985 | Joca Ramiro | |
| 1984 | Rodolfo | |
| Vicente | ||
| Floro Bartolomeu | ||
| 1980 | Judge | |
| Count Dracula / Vladimir | ||
| 1979 | N/A | |
| Delmiro Gouveia | ||
| 1978 | N/A | |
| Roberto Steen | ||
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| 1977 | Samir Hayala | |
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| 1976 | Leôncio Correia de Almeida | |
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| 1975 | Tatá | |
| Narciso | ||
| N/A | ||
| João Pimentel | ||
| Comendador | ||
| 1974 | Moreira Silva | |
| 1973 | N/A | |
| 1972 | N/A | |
| 1971 | N/A | |
| 1969 | Promotor | |
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| 1968 | Imperador Maximiliano | |
| 1966 | N/A | |
| Claude Ludenwerg | ||
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| 1959 | Narrador | |
| 1957 | N/A | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
