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Javier Ruán
Actor, Additional Credits
Born January 10, 1940Died October 11, 2021 (81 years)
Javier Ruán Jaimes (1940–2021) was a Mexican actor, screenwriter, educator, and voice actor with a career spanning more than five decades. Trained in philosophy, pedagogy, and dramatic arts at institutions including the INBA and the Escuela Normal Superior, Ruán combined intellectual rigor with a deep social sensibility.
He made his film debut in 1967 in Corona de Lágrimas (dir. Alejandro Galindo) and went on to appear in over forty films, earning an Ariel Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for Los Marcados (1971). Alongside his extensive film work, he became widely recognized for his roles in Mexican television and radio, as well as for his acclaimed work as a writer.
Ruán received numerous honors for his artistic legacy, including the Medalla Virginia Fábregas and the Cabeza Olmeca, and was named Hijo Predilecto of Nahuatzen, Michoacán. His autobiographical book Los de adelante corren mucho… reflects his profound commitment to education, art, and social memory.
He made his film debut in 1967 in Corona de Lágrimas (dir. Alejandro Galindo) and went on to appear in over forty films, earning an Ariel Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for Los Marcados (1971). Alongside his extensive film work, he became widely recognized for his roles in Mexican television and radio, as well as for his acclaimed work as a writer.
Ruán received numerous honors for his artistic legacy, including the Medalla Virginia Fábregas and the Cabeza Olmeca, and was named Hijo Predilecto of Nahuatzen, Michoacán. His autobiographical book Los de adelante corren mucho… reflects his profound commitment to education, art, and social memory.
Javier Ruán Filmography
| 2015 | Simply María (TV Series) · as Heriberto |
| 2014 | The Stray Cat (TV Series) · as Doctor |
| 2013 | Wild at Heart (2013) (TV Series) · as Doctor |
| 2012 | Crown of Tears (TV Series) · as Isaías Requena |
| 2011 | Zakazane uczucie (TV Series) · as Máximo |
| 2011 | As The Saying Goes (TV Series) · as Director |
| 2011 | Rafaela (TV Series) · as Chamula |
| 2009 | Sea of love (TV Series) · as Bracho |
| 2008 | Killer Women (2008) (TV Series) · as Miguel Rascón |
| 2007 | Tempo final (TV Series) · as Cazarrecompensas |
| 2007 | Distilling Love (TV Series) · as Demetrio Urban |
| 2006 | Mundo de fieras (TV Series) · as Padre Domingo |
| 2005 | Against All Odds (TV Series) · as Sr. Chávez |
| 2004 | Autumn Love (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 2003 | Loving again (TV Series) · as General Simon Quintanilla |
| 2002 | ¡Vivan los niños! (TV Series) · as Abogado |
| 1999 | Tres mujeres (TV Series) · as Flavio Guzmán |
| 1999 | Rosalinda (TV Series) · as Jesús 'chuy' |
| 1996 | La Antorcha Encendida (TV Series) · as Elizondo |
| 1995 | Humble Maria (TV Series) · as Zamora |
| 1993 | Wild Heart (TV Series) · as Guadalupe Cajiga |
| 1990 | Amor de Nadie (TV Series) · as Renato |
| 1989 | |
| 1989 | Luz y Sombra (TV Series) · as El Costeno |
| 1988 | Lola la taquera · as Cast |
| 1987 | |
| 1985 | Mujer, Casos de la Vida Real (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1982 | At the End of the Rainbow (TV Series) · as Leopoldo |
| 1977 | Rina (TV Series) · as Daniel |
| 1976 | |
| 1974 | |
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| 1972 | |
| 1971 | Los marcados · as El Niño |
| 1970 | |
| 1970 | Quinto patio · as El Rorro |
| 1970 | |
| 1969 | |
| 1968 | Corona de lágrimas · as Nacho Chavero |
| 1967 | |
| 1967 | Pedro Paramo · as Miner |
| 2001 | Atrévete a olvidarme (TV Series) · as Adaptation |
| 1997 | Little Village, Big Hell (TV Series) · as Story |