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.
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
Stories Our Cinema Did (Not) Tell
Character:arquivo
Release Date:06/03/2017
Helena Meirelles - A Dama da Viola
Character:
Release Date:01/01/2004
Sonhos Tropicais
Character:General Travassos
Release Date:01/10/2001
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1997
The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter
Character:Saltmaster
Release Date:01/05/1996
Profesión: vivir
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1985
La hora Texaco
Character:Julio
Release Date:01/01/1985
Macho y hembra
Character:Vicente
Release Date:17/07/1984
Pixote
Character:Judge
Release Date:26/09/1980
Dracula, a Love Story
Character:Count Dracula / Vladimir
Release Date:28/01/1980
Os Foragidos da Violência
Character:
Release Date:15/12/1979
Colonel Delmiro Gouveia
Character:Delmiro Gouveia
Release Date:01/01/1979
A Dama de Branco
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Release Date:26/10/1978
Encarnação
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Release Date:01/01/1978
Esse Rio Muito Louco
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Release Date:14/09/1977
O Homem da Cabeça de Ouro
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Release Date:08/03/1976
Nós, Os Canalhas
Character:Tatá
Release Date:12/12/1975
O Sósia da Morte
Character:Narciso
Release Date:07/09/1975
Deixa, Amorzinho... Deixa
Character:
Release Date:01/07/1975
O Mau-Caráter
Character:Moreira Silva
Release Date:01/01/1974
Café na Cama
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Release Date:06/06/1973
A Difícil Vida Fácil
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Release Date:20/12/1972
Uma Pantera em Minha Cama
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1971
Angels and Demons
Character:Promotor
Release Date:30/09/1969
O Impossível Acontece
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Release Date:01/01/1969
Time of Violence
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1969
The Man Who Bought the World
Character:Imperador Maximiliano
Release Date:16/09/1968
Essa Gatinha é Minha
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Release Date:21/12/1966
Engraçadinha Depois dos Trinta
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Release Date:24/05/1966
Moral em Concordata
Character:Narrador
Release Date:23/11/1959
O Capanga
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Release Date:28/10/1957
Television Appearances
Brida
Character:Vargas
Os Ossos do Barão
Character:Cândido Caldas Penteado
Memorial de Maria Moura
Character:Tibúrcio
Salomé
Character:McGregor
Brasileiras e Brasileiros
Character:Ramiro Borges
Pacto de Sangue
Character:Abílio Mendonça
Bambolê
Character:Nestor Barreto
Sinhá Moça
Character:Coronel José Ferreira, Barão de Araruna
Grande Sertão: Veredas
Character:Joca Ramiro
Viver a Vida
Character:Rodolfo
Padre Cícero
Character:Floro Bartholomeu
Maçã do Amor
Character:Paulo Cardoso / Daniel Cardoso
Campeão
Character:Jorge Salém
Os Imigrantes
Character:Antônio di Salvio
Um Homem Muito Especial
Character:Vladimir
Gaivotas
Character:Daniel
A Sucessora
Character:Roberto Steen
O Astro
Character:Samir Hayala
Dona Xepa
Character:Heitor Camargo
Escrava Isaura
Character:Leôncio Correia de Almeida
O Grito
Character:Agenor
Gabriela
Character:João Pimentel
Escalada
Character:Comendador
Supermanoela
Character:Diógenes
Tempo de Viver
Character:Maurício França
Passo dos Ventos
Character:René Antoine
A Rainha Louca
Character:Rei Maximiliano
O Rei dos Ciganos
Character:Claude Ludenwerg
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