- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 19, 1931
- Place of Birth
- São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Died
- February 22, 2008
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. 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…
Filmography
movieHelena Meirelles - A Dama da Viola
2004
movieSonhos Tropicais
2001 · General Travassos
tvBrida
1998 · Vargas
tvOs Ossos do Barão
1997 · Cândido Caldas Penteado
movieCelebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
1997 · Self
movieThe Monk and the Hangman's Daughter
1996 · Saltmaster
tvSangue do Meu Sangue
1995 · Dr. Mário Albuquerque Soares
tvMemorial de Maria Moura
1994 · Tibúrcio
tvSalomé
1991 · McGregor
tvBrasileiras e Brasileiros
1990 · Ramiro Borges
tvPacto de Sangue
1989 · Abílio Mendonça
tvBambolê
1987 · Nestor Barreto
tvLittle Missy
1986 · Coronel José Ferreira, Barão de Araruna
tvGrande Sertão: Veredas
1985 · Joca Ramiro
movieProfesión: vivir
1985
movieLa hora Texaco
1985 · Julio
tvViver a Vida
1984 · Rodolfo (Rudy)
movieMacho y hembra
1984 · Vicente
tvPadre Cícero
1984 · Floro Bartholomeu
tvMaçã do Amor
1983 · Paulo Cardoso / Daniel Azevedo
tvCampeão
1982 · Jorge Salém
tvOs Imigrantes
1981 · Antônio di Salvio
moviePixote
1980 · Judge
movieDracula, a Love Story
1980 · Conde Drácula / Vladimir
tvUm Homem Muito Especial
1980 · Conde Drácula / Vladimir
movieOs Foragidos da Violência
1979
tvGaivotas
1979 · Daniel
movieColonel Delmiro Gouveia
1979 · Delmiro Gouveia
movieA Dama de Branco
1978
tvA Sucessora
1978 · Roberto Steen
Encarnação
movieEncarnação
1978
tvO Astro
1977 · Samir Hayala
movieEsse Rio Muito Louco
1977
tvDona Xepa
1977 · Heitor Camargo
tvIsaura: Slave Girl
1976 · Leôncio Correia de Almeida
O Homem da Cabeça de Ouro
movieO Homem da Cabeça de Ouro
1976
movieNós, Os Canalhas
1975 · Tatá
tvO Grito
1975 · Agenor
movieO Sósia da Morte
1975 · Narciso
movieDeixa, Amorzinho... Deixa
1975
tvGabriela
1975 · João Pimentel
tvEscalada
1975 · Estevão
tvSupermanoela
1974 · Diógenes
movieO Mau-Caráter
1974 · Moreira Silva
movieCafé na Cama
1973
movieA Difícil Vida Fácil
1972
tvTempo de Viver
1972 · Maurício França
movieMissão: Matar!
1972
Uma Pantera em Minha Cama
movieUma Pantera em Minha Cama
1971
movieAngels and Demons
1969 · Promotor
tvA Última Valsa
1969 · Imperador Francisco José
movieO Impossível Acontece
1969
movieTime of Violence
1969
movieThe Man Who Bought the World
1968 · Imperador Maximiliano
tvPasso dos Ventos
1968 · René Antoine
tvO Homem Proibido
1967 · Capitão Anderson
tvA Rainha Louca
1967 · Rei Maximiliano
movieEssa Gatinha é Minha
1966
tvO Rei dos Ciganos
1966 · Claude Ludenwerg
movieEngraçadinha Depois dos Trinta
1966
movieMoral em Concordata
1959 · Narrador
movieO Capanga
1957