Acting credits
53
Established
Large and steady acting portfolio.

Acting
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Acting credits
53
Established
Large and steady acting portfolio.
TMDB popularity
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Low visibility
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TMDB ID: 145276
IMDb ID: nm0208296
Known for: Acting
Born: October 19, 1931
Died: February 22, 2008
Age: 76
Place of birth: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1957 - 2017
Years active: 61
Average TMDB rating: 7.93
Wikidata: Q2065812
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 • रूबेंस डी फ़ाल्को
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.




Movie credits linked with Rubens de Falco.
as arquivo
as General Travassos
as Self
as Julio
as Vicente
as Judge
as Delmiro Gouveia
as Tatá
as Narciso
as Moreira Silva
as Promotor
as Imperador Maximiliano
Series credits linked with Rubens de Falco.
as Vargas • 54 eps
as Cândido Caldas Penteado • 115 eps
as Tibúrcio • 3 eps
as McGregor • 7 eps
as Abílio Mendonça • 119 eps
as Nestor Barreto • 174 eps
as Coronel José Ferreira, Barão de Araruna • 173 eps
as Joca Ramiro • 25 eps
as Rodolfo • 52 eps
as Floro Bartholomeu • 20 eps
as Paulo Cardoso / Daniel Cardoso • 106 eps
as Jorge Salém • 131 eps
as Antônio di Salvio • 475 eps
as Vladimir • 178 eps
as Daniel • 140 eps
as Roberto Steen • 126 eps
as Samir Hayala • 185 eps
as Heitor Camargo • 132 eps
as Leôncio Correia de Almeida • 100 eps
as Agenor • 135 eps
as João Pimentel • 132 eps
as Comendador • 199 eps
as Diógenes • 138 eps
as Maurício França • 265 eps