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.
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.
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Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5928187
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Filmography (Movies)
El Macho Goes to Women's Reform School
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Release Date:29/06/1989
Narcos al acecho
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Release Date:01/01/1988
Kung fu mortal: Operación zodiaco
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Release Date:12/02/1987
Benny More: Hoy Como Ayer
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Release Date:01/01/1987
La pistolera
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Release Date:05/06/1979
The Achievers
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Release Date:01/11/1978
Soy el hijo del gallero
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Release Date:23/08/1978
Mi aventura en Puerto Rico
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Release Date:08/12/1977
Volver, volver, volver
Character:Prisciliano Renteria
Release Date:19/04/1977
El Rey
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Release Date:10/06/1976
Simon Blanco
Character:Ahijado
Release Date:16/03/1975
Canción de Navidad
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Release Date:23/12/1974
La muerte de Pancho Villa
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Release Date:01/05/1974
Pobre niño rico
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Release Date:01/01/1974
The She Wolf’s Orgy
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Release Date:01/11/1972
They Call Him Marcado
Character:El Niño
Release Date:25/12/1971
Emiliano Zapata
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Release Date:20/11/1970
Quinto patio
Character:El rorro
Release Date:09/03/1970
Unethical Behaviour
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Release Date:29/01/1970
Santa
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Release Date:01/01/1969
Crown of Tears
Character:Nacho Chavero
Release Date:25/07/1968
Rocambole contra la secta del escorpión
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Release Date:04/08/1967
Pedro Paramo
Character:Miner
Release Date:26/01/1967
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