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Rubens de Falco
Actor
Born October 19, 1931Died February 22, 2008 (76 years)
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.
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.
Rubens de Falco Filmography
| 2017 | Histórias que nosso Cinema (não) Contava · as Arquivo |
| 2008 | End of the Line · as Deputado Ernesto Alves |
| 2004 | The Slave Isaura (TV Series) · as Almeida |
| 2001 | Sonhos Tropicais · as General Travassos |
| 1997 | Os Ossos do Barão (TV Series) · as Cândido Caldas Penteado |
| 1996 | O Monge e a Filha do Carrasco · as Saltmaster |
| 1994 | Teen Confessions (TV Series) · as Dr. Rogério |
| 1994 | Memorial de Maria Moura (TV Series) · as Tibúrcio |
| 1990 | Brasileiras e Brasileiros (TV Series) · as Ramiro Borges |
| 1987 | Bambolê (TV Series) · as Nestor Barreto |
| 1986 | A Successful Man · as Iriarte |
| 1986 | Sinhá Moça (TV Series) · as Coronel José Ferreira, Barão De Araruna |
| 1985 | Grande Sertão: Veredas (TV Series) · as Joca Ramiro |
| 1984 | Viver a Vida (TV Series) · as Rodolfo |
| 1984 | Male and Female · as Vicente |
| 1984 | Padre Cícero (TV Series) · as Floro Bartholomeu |
| 1981 | Os Imigrantes (TV Series) · as Antônio Di Salvio |
| 1980 | Pixote · as Judge |
| 1980 | Dracula, a Love Story · as Count Dracula / Vladimir |
| 1978 | A Sucessora (TV Series) · as Roberto Steen |
| 1977 | O Astro (TV Series) · as Samir Hayala |
| 1977 | O Astro (TV Series) · as Samir Hayala |
| 1977 | Dona Xepa (TV Series) · as Heitor Camargo |
| 1976 | Isaura: Slave Girl (TV Series) · as Leôncio Correia De Almeida |
| 1975 | Gabriela (1975) (TV Series) · as João Pimentel |
| 1970 | Angels and Demons · as Promotor |
| 1968 | The Man Who Bought the World · as Imperador Maximiliano |
| 1959 | Moral em Concordata · as Narrador |
| 1957 | |
| 1954 | Floradas na Serra · as Cast |
| 1953 | Esquina da Ilusão · as Cast |
| 1952 | Appassionata · as Cast |