Rubens de Falco

Birthday:: 10/19/1931
Place of birth:: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil:
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.

Credits

	Histórias Que Nosso Cinema (Não) Contava (2017) as arquivo
	Helena Meirelles - A Dama da Viola (2004) as
	Sonhos Tropicais (2001) as General Travassos
	Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997) as Self
	O Monge e a Filha do Carrasco (1996) as Saltmaster
	La hora Texaco (1985) as Julio
	Profesión: vivir (1985) as
	Macho y hembra (1984) as Vicente
	Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco (1980) as Judge
	Drácula, Uma História de Amor (1980) as Conde Drácula / Vladimir
	Os Foragidos da Violência (1979) as
	Coronel Delmiro Gouveia (1979) as Delmiro Gouveia
	A Dama de Branco (1978) as
	Encarnação (1978) as
	Esse Rio Muito Louco (1977) as
	O Homem da Cabeça de Ouro (1976) as
	Nós, Os Canalhas (1975) as Tatá
	O Sósia da Morte (1975) as Narciso
	Deixa, Amorzinho... Deixa (1975) as
	O Mau-Caráter (1974) as Moreira Silva
	Café na Cama (1973) as
	A Difícil Vida Fácil (1972) as
	Missão: Matar! (1972) as
	Uma Pantera em Minha Cama (1971) as
	Anjos e Demônios (1969) as Promotor
	O Impossível Acontece (1969) as
	Tempo de Violência (1969) as
	O Homem que Comprou o Mundo (1968) as Imperador Maximiliano
	Essa Gatinha é Minha (1966) as
	Engraçadinha Depois dos Trinta (1966) as
	Moral em Concordata (1959) as Narrador
	O Capanga (1957) as