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.
Known For
Credits
- 2017 · Stories Our Cinema Did (Not) Tell as arquivo
- 2004 · Helena Meirelles - A Dama da Viola as
- 2001 · Sonhos Tropicais as General Travassos
- 1998 · Brida as Vargas
- 1997 · Os Ossos do Barão as Cândido Caldas Penteado
- 1997 · Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional as Self
- 1996 · The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter as Saltmaster
- 1994 · Memorial de Maria Moura as Tibúrcio
- 1991 · Salomé as McGregor
- 1990 · Brasileiras e Brasileiros as Ramiro Borges
- 1987 · Bambolê as Nestor Barreto
- 1986 · Sinhá Moça as Coronel José Ferreira, Barão de Araruna
- 1985 · Grande Sertão: Veredas as Joca Ramiro
- 1985 · La hora Texaco as Julio
- 1985 · Profesión: vivir as
- 1984 · Viver a Vida as Rodolfo
- 1984 · Macho y hembra as Vicente
- 1984 · Padre Cícero as Floro Bartholomeu
- 1983 · Maçã do Amor as Paulo Cardoso / Daniel Cardoso
- 1982 · Campeão as Jorge Salém
- 1981 · Os Imigrantes as Antônio di Salvio
- 1980 · Pixote as Judge
- 1980 · Dracula, a Love Story as Count Dracula / Vladimir
- 1980 · Um Homem Muito Especial as Vladimir
- 1979 · Os Foragidos da Violência as
- 1979 · Gaivotas as Daniel
- 1979 · Colonel Delmiro Gouveia as Delmiro Gouveia
- 1978 · A Dama de Branco as
- 1978 · A Sucessora as Roberto Steen
- 1978 · Encarnação as
- 1977 · O Astro as Samir Hayala
- 1977 · Esse Rio Muito Louco as
- 1977 · Dona Xepa as Heitor Camargo
- 1976 · Escrava Isaura as Leôncio Correia de Almeida
- 1976 · O Homem da Cabeça de Ouro as
- 1975 · Nós, Os Canalhas as Tatá
- 1975 · O Grito as Agenor
- 1975 · O Sósia da Morte as Narciso
- 1975 · Deixa, Amorzinho... Deixa as
- 1975 · Gabriela as João Pimentel
- 1975 · Escalada as Comendador
- 1974 · Supermanoela as Diógenes
- 1974 · O Mau-Caráter as Moreira Silva
- 1973 · Café na Cama as
- 1972 · A Difícil Vida Fácil as
- 1972 · Tempo de Viver as Maurício França
- 1971 · Uma Pantera em Minha Cama as
- 1969 · Angels and Demons as Promotor
- 1969 · Time of Violence as
- 1969 · O Impossível Acontece as
- 1968 · The Man Who Bought the World as Imperador Maximiliano
- 1968 · Passo dos Ventos as René Antoine
- 1967 · A Rainha Louca as Rei Maximiliano
- 1966 · Essa Gatinha é Minha as
- 1966 · O Rei dos Ciganos as Claude Ludenwerg
- 1966 · Engraçadinha Depois dos Trinta as
- 1959 · Moral em Concordata as Narrador
- 1957 · O Capanga as