About

Known credits:
57
Birthday:
1931-10-19
Place of birth:
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Website:
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Rubens de Falco

Overview

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.

Known for

Acting
2017 Stories Our Cinema Did (Not) Tell Actor arquivo 59
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2004 Helena Meirelles - A Dama da Viola Actor N/A
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2001 Sonhos Tropicais Actor General Travassos 58
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1998 Brida Actor Vargas 69
Fair
1997 Os Ossos do Barão Actor Cândido Caldas Penteado N/A
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1997 Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional Actor Self N/A
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1996 The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter Actor Saltmaster 58
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1991 Salomé Actor McGregor 69
Fair
1990 Brasileiras e Brasileiros Actor Ramiro Borges N/A
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1987 Bambolê Actor Nestor Barreto 69
Fair
1986 Sinhá Moça Actor Coronel José Ferreira, Barão de Araruna 69
Fair
1985 Grande Sertão: Veredas Actor Joca Ramiro N/A
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1985 La hora Texaco Actor Julio N/A
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1985 Profesión: vivir Actor N/A
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1984 Viver a Vida Actor Rodolfo N/A
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1984 Macho y hembra Actor Vicente N/A
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1984 Padre Cícero Actor Floro Bartholomeu 70
Good
1983 Maçã do Amor Actor Paulo Cardoso / Daniel Cardoso N/A
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1982 Campeão Actor Jorge Salém N/A
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1981 Os Imigrantes Actor Antônio di Salvio 69
Fair
1980 Pixote Actor Judge 65
Fair
1980 Dracula, a Love Story Actor Count Dracula / Vladimir N/A
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1980 Um Homem Muito Especial Actor Vladimir N/A
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1979 Os Foragidos da Violência Actor N/A
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1979 Gaivotas Actor Daniel N/A
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1979 Colonel Delmiro Gouveia Actor Delmiro Gouveia 58
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1978 A Dama de Branco Actor N/A
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1978 A Sucessora Actor Roberto Steen 69
Fair
1978 Encarnação Actor N/A
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1977 O Astro Actor Samir Hayala 70
Good
1977 Esse Rio Muito Louco Actor N/A
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1977 Dona Xepa Actor Heitor Camargo 69
Fair
1976 Escrava Isaura Actor Leôncio Correia de Almeida 67
Fair
1976 O Homem da Cabeça de Ouro Actor N/A
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1975 Nós, Os Canalhas Actor Tatá N/A
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1975 O Grito Actor Agenor 69
Fair
1975 O Sósia da Morte Actor Narciso N/A
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1975 Deixa, Amorzinho... Deixa Actor N/A
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1975 Gabriela Actor João Pimentel 72
Good
1975 Escalada Actor Comendador 69
Fair
1974 Supermanoela Actor Diógenes 69
Fair
1974 O Mau-Caráter Actor Moreira Silva N/A
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1973 Café na Cama Actor N/A
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1972 A Difícil Vida Fácil Actor N/A
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1972 Tempo de Viver Actor Maurício França N/A
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1971 Uma Pantera em Minha Cama Actor N/A
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1969 Angels and Demons Actor Promotor 58
Average
1969 Time of Violence Actor 58
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1969 O Impossível Acontece Actor N/A
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1968 The Man Who Bought the World Actor Imperador Maximiliano 58
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1968 Passo dos Ventos Actor René Antoine N/A
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1967 A Rainha Louca Actor Rei Maximiliano N/A
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1966 Essa Gatinha é Minha Actor N/A
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1966 O Rei dos Ciganos Actor Claude Ludenwerg N/A
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1966 Engraçadinha Depois dos Trinta Actor 59
Average
1959 Moral em Concordata Actor Narrador 58
Average
1957 O Capanga Actor N/A
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