Rubens de Falco

Rubens de Falco

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.

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Filmography

2017

Stories Our Cinema Did (Not) Tell
Stories Our Cinema Did (Not) Tell
as arquivo
Movie - Released: 3/6/2017

2004

Helena Meirelles - A Dama da Viola
Helena Meirelles - A Dama da Viola
Movie - Released: 1/1/2004

2001

Sonhos Tropicais
Sonhos Tropicais
as General Travassos
Movie - Released: 10/1/2001

1998

Brida
Brida
as Vargas
TV - Released: 8/11/1998

1997

Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1997
TV
Os Ossos do Barão
as Cândido Caldas Penteado
TV - Released: 4/28/1997

1996

Movie
The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter
as Saltmaster
Movie - Released: 5/1/1996

1994

Memorial de Maria Moura
Memorial de Maria Moura
as Tibúrcio
TV - Released: 5/17/1994

1991

Salomé
Salomé
as McGregor
TV - Released: 6/3/1991

1990

TV
Brasileiras e Brasileiros
as Ramiro Borges
TV - Released: 11/5/1990

1987

Bambolê
Bambolê
as Nestor Barreto
TV - Released: 9/7/1987

1986

Sinhá Moça
Sinhá Moça
as Coronel José Ferreira, Barão de Araruna
TV - Released: 4/28/1986

1985

Profesión: vivir
Profesión: vivir
Movie - Released: 1/1/1985
La hora Texaco
La hora Texaco
as Julio
Movie - Released: 1/1/1985
Grande Sertão: Veredas
Grande Sertão: Veredas
as Joca Ramiro
TV - Released: 11/18/1985

1984

Macho y hembra
Macho y hembra
as Vicente
Movie - Released: 7/17/1984
Padre Cícero
Padre Cícero
as Floro Bartholomeu
TV - Released: 4/9/1984
TV
Viver a Vida
as Rodolfo
TV - Released: 10/9/1984

1983

TV
Maçã do Amor
as Paulo Cardoso / Daniel Cardoso
TV - Released: 5/9/1983

1982

TV
Campeão
as Jorge Salém
TV - Released: 12/6/1982

1981

Os Imigrantes
Os Imigrantes
as Antônio di Salvio
TV - Released: 4/27/1981

1980

Pixote
Pixote
as Judge
Movie - Released: 9/26/1980
Movie
Dracula, a Love Story
as Count Dracula / Vladimir
Movie - Released: 1/28/1980
TV
Um Homem Muito Especial
as Vladimir
TV - Released: 1/28/1980

1979

Colonel Delmiro Gouveia
Colonel Delmiro Gouveia
as Delmiro Gouveia
Movie - Released: 1/1/1979
Os Foragidos da Violência
Os Foragidos da Violência
Movie - Released: 12/15/1979
TV
Gaivotas
as Daniel
TV - Released: 5/21/1979

1978

Movie
Encarnação
Movie - Released: 1/1/1978
A Dama de Branco
A Dama de Branco
Movie - Released: 10/26/1978
A Sucessora
A Sucessora
as Roberto Steen
TV - Released: 10/9/1978

1977

Esse Rio Muito Louco
Esse Rio Muito Louco
Movie - Released: 9/14/1977
O Astro
O Astro
as Samir Hayala
TV - Released: 12/6/1977
Dona Xepa
Dona Xepa
as Heitor Camargo
TV - Released: 5/24/1977

1976

Movie
O Homem da Cabeça de Ouro
Movie - Released: 3/8/1976
Escrava Isaura
Escrava Isaura
as Leôncio Correia de Almeida
TV - Released: 10/11/1976

1975

Nós, Os Canalhas
Nós, Os Canalhas
as Tatá
Movie - Released: 12/12/1975
O Sósia da Morte
O Sósia da Morte
as Narciso
Movie - Released: 9/7/1975
Deixa, Amorzinho... Deixa
Deixa, Amorzinho... Deixa
Movie - Released: 7/1/1975
Escalada
Escalada
as Comendador
TV - Released: 1/6/1975
Gabriela
Gabriela
as João Pimentel
TV - Released: 4/14/1975
TV
O Grito
as Agenor
TV - Released: 10/27/1975

1974

Movie
O Mau-Caráter
as Moreira Silva
Movie - Released: 1/1/1974
Supermanoela
Supermanoela
as Diógenes
TV - Released: 1/21/1974

1973

Café na Cama
Café na Cama
Movie - Released: 6/6/1973

1972

A Difícil Vida Fácil
A Difícil Vida Fácil
Movie - Released: 12/20/1972
TV
Tempo de Viver
as Maurício França
TV - Released: 8/7/1972

1971

Movie
Uma Pantera em Minha Cama
Movie - Released: 1/1/1971

1969

Movie
O Impossível Acontece
Movie - Released: 1/1/1969
Angels and Demons
Angels and Demons
as Promotor
Movie - Released: 9/30/1969
Time of Violence
Time of Violence
Movie - Released: 1/1/1969

1968

The Man Who Bought the World
The Man Who Bought the World
as Imperador Maximiliano
Movie - Released: 9/16/1968
Passo dos Ventos
Passo dos Ventos
as René Antoine
TV - Released: 6/26/1968

1967

TV
A Rainha Louca
as Rei Maximiliano
TV - Released: 2/20/1967

1966

Engraçadinha Depois dos Trinta
Engraçadinha Depois dos Trinta
Movie - Released: 5/24/1966
Essa Gatinha é Minha
Essa Gatinha é Minha
Movie - Released: 12/21/1966
O Rei dos Ciganos
O Rei dos Ciganos
as Claude Ludenwerg
TV - Released: 9/12/1966

1959

Moral em Concordata
Moral em Concordata
as Narrador
Movie - Released: 11/23/1959

1957

O Capanga
O Capanga
Movie - Released: 10/28/1957