Rubens de Falco
Biography
Rubens de Falco (October 19, 1931 — February 22, 2008) 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
All Movies (31)
- Helena Meirelles - A Dama da Viola2004
- Sonhos Tropicais2001 · as General Travassos
- Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional1997 · as Self
- The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter1996 · as Saltmaster
- Profesión: vivir1985
- La hora Texaco1985 · as Julio
- Macho y hembra1984 · as Vicente
- Pixote1980 · as Judge
- Dracula, a Love Story1980 · as Conde Drácula / Vladimir
- Os Foragidos da Violência1979
- Colonel Delmiro Gouveia1979 · as Delmiro Gouveia
- A Dama de Branco1978
- Encarnação1978
- Esse Rio Muito Louco1977
- O Homem da Cabeça de Ouro1976
- Nós, Os Canalhas1975 · as Tatá
- O Sósia da Morte1975 · as Narciso
- Deixa, Amorzinho... Deixa1975
- O Mau-Caráter1974 · as Moreira Silva
- Café na Cama1973
- A Difícil Vida Fácil1972
- Missão: Matar!1972
- Uma Pantera em Minha Cama1971
- Angels and Demons1969 · as Promotor
- O Impossível Acontece1969
- Time of Violence1969
- The Man Who Bought the World1968 · as Imperador Maximiliano
- Essa Gatinha é Minha1966
- Engraçadinha Depois dos Trinta1966
- Moral em Concordata1959 · as Narrador
- O Capanga1957
All TV Shows (31)
- Brida1998 · as Vargas
- Os Ossos do Barão1997 · as Cândido Caldas Penteado
- Sangue do Meu Sangue1995 · as Dr. Mário Albuquerque Soares
- Memorial de Maria Moura1994 · as Tibúrcio
- Salomé1991 · as McGregor
- Brasileiras e Brasileiros1990 · as Ramiro Borges
- Pacto de Sangue1989 · as Abílio Mendonça
- Bambolê1987 · as Nestor Barreto
- Little Missy1986 · as Coronel José Ferreira, Barão de Araruna
- Grande Sertão: Veredas1985 · as Joca Ramiro
- Viver a Vida1984 · as Rodolfo (Rudy)
- Padre Cícero1984 · as Floro Bartholomeu
- Maçã do Amor1983 · as Paulo Cardoso / Daniel Azevedo
- Campeão1982 · as Jorge Salém
- Os Imigrantes1981 · as Antônio di Salvio
- Um Homem Muito Especial1980 · as Conde Drácula / Vladimir
- Gaivotas1979 · as Daniel
- A Sucessora1978 · as Roberto Steen
- O Astro1977 · as Samir Hayala
- Dona Xepa1977 · as Heitor Camargo
- Isaura: Slave Girl1976 · as Leôncio Correia de Almeida
- O Grito1975 · as Agenor
- Gabriela1975 · as João Pimentel
- Escalada1975 · as Estevão
- Supermanoela1974 · as Diógenes
- Tempo de Viver1972 · as Maurício França
- A Última Valsa1969 · as Imperador Francisco José
- Passo dos Ventos1968 · as René Antoine
- O Homem Proibido1967 · as Capitão Anderson
- A Rainha Louca1967 · as Rei Maximiliano
- O Rei dos Ciganos1966 · as Claude Ludenwerg