Actor
Rubens de Falco
October 19, 1931 · São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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.
Often works with
Edwin Luisi
4 titles together
Isaura: Slave Girl, O Astro, Dona Xepa
Ângela Leal
4 titles together
Isaura: Slave Girl, Gabriela, O Astro
Nildo Parente
4 titles together
Angels and Demons, The Man Who Bought the World, Padre Cícero
Nívea Maria
3 titles together
Gabriela, Padre Cícero, Dona Xepa
Elizabeth Savalla
3 titles together
Gabriela, O Astro, O Grito
Patricia Pillar
3 titles together
Little Missy, The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter, Salomé
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Brida
as Vargas
1998
Os Ossos do Barão
as Cândido Caldas Penteado
1997
Sangue do Meu Sangue
as Dr. Mário Albuquerque Soares
1995
Memorial de Maria Moura
as Tibúrcio
1994
Salomé
as McGregor
1991
Brasileiras e Brasileiros
as Ramiro Borges
1990
Pacto de Sangue
as Abílio Mendonça
1989
Bambolê
as Nestor Barreto
1987
Little Missy
as Coronel José Ferreira, Barão de Araruna
1986
Grande Sertão: Veredas
as Joca Ramiro
1985
Viver a Vida
as Rodolfo (Rudy)
1984
Padre Cícero
as Floro Bartholomeu
1984