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Rubens de Falco

Rubens de Falco

Acting

October 19, 1931 – February 22, 2008 (died at 76)
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Male
31 Movies
31 TV Shows

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.

Pixote
Pixote

Pixote

1980 7.9

as Judge

Age 48 (now 76)
Isaura: Slave Girl
Isaura: Slave Girl

Isaura: Slave Girl

1976 6.1

as Leôncio Correia de Almeida

Age 44 (now 76)
100 eps
Gabriela
Gabriela

Gabriela

1975 9.5

as João Pimentel

Age 43 (now 76)
132 eps
A Sucessora
A Sucessora

A Sucessora

1978 7.8

as Roberto Steen

Age 46 (now 76)
126 eps
O Astro
O Astro

O Astro

1977 8.6

as Samir Hayala

Age 46 (now 76)
185 eps
Angels and Demons
Angels and Demons

Angels and Demons

1969 6.0

as Promotor

Age 37 (now 76)
Little Missy
Little Missy

Little Missy

1986 7.8

as Coronel José Ferreira, Barão de Araruna

Age 54 (now 76)
173 eps
Colonel Delmiro Gouveia
Colonel Delmiro Gouveia

Colonel Delmiro Gouveia

1979 6.3

as Delmiro Gouveia

Age 47 (now 76)
Dona Xepa
Dona Xepa

Dona Xepa

1977 7.7

as Heitor Camargo

Age 45 (now 76)
132 eps
O Grito
O Grito

O Grito

1975 7.7

as Agenor

Age 44 (now 76)
135 eps
Padre Cícero
Padre Cícero

Padre Cícero

1984 8.8

as Floro Bartholomeu

Age 52 (now 76)
20 eps
Bambolê
Bambolê

Bambolê

1987 7.3

as Nestor Barreto

Age 55 (now 76)
174 eps
Dracula, a Love Story
Dracula, a Love Story

Dracula, a Love Story

1980 7.0

as Conde Drácula / Vladimir

Age 48 (now 76)
Viver a Vida
Viver a Vida

Viver a Vida

1984 6.7

as Rodolfo (Rudy)

Age 52 (now 76)
52 eps
Os Ossos do Barão
Os Ossos do Barão

Os Ossos do Barão

1997 9.5

as Cândido Caldas Penteado

Age 65 (now 76)
115 eps
The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter
The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter

The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter

1996 3.8

as Saltmaster

Age 64 (now 76)