Cast & creator
Rubens de Falco
Best known for Little Missy, Os Imigrantes, Um Homem Muito Especial
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.
Also known as: Rubem de Falco, ルーベンス・デ・ファルコ, 鲁本斯·代·法爾科, 루벤스 드 팔코, रूबेंस डी फ़ाल्को
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television credits
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1957–2004 · acting roles
8.0
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (62)
Showing 62 of 62 credits
Little Missy
Coronel José Ferreira, Barão de Araruna
1986
Os Imigrantes
Antônio di Salvio
1981
Um Homem Muito Especial
Conde Drácula / Vladimir
1980
Sangue do Meu Sangue
Dr. Mário Albuquerque Soares
1995
Isaura: Slave Girl
Leôncio Correia de Almeida
1976
Gabriela
João Pimentel
1975
Tempo de Viver
Maurício França
1972
Bambolê
Nestor Barreto
1987
O Astro
Samir Hayala
1977
Escalada
Estevão
1975
Dona Xepa
Heitor Camargo
1977
O Grito
Agenor
1975
Brasileiras e Brasileiros
Ramiro Borges
1990
Supermanoela
Diógenes
1974
Os Ossos do Barão
Cândido Caldas Penteado
1997
Passo dos Ventos
René Antoine
1968
A Sucessora
Roberto Steen
1978
Maçã do Amor
Paulo Cardoso / Daniel Azevedo
1983
Campeão
Jorge Salém
1982
Salomé
McGregor
1991Gaivotas
Daniel
1979
A Rainha Louca
Rei Maximiliano
1967
Brida
Vargas
1998
Pacto de Sangue
Abílio Mendonça
1989
O Homem Proibido
Capitão Anderson
1967
O Rei dos Ciganos
Claude Ludenwerg
1966
Memorial de Maria Moura
Tibúrcio
1994
Viver a Vida
Rodolfo (Rudy)
1984
Grande Sertão: Veredas
Joca Ramiro
1985
Padre Cícero
Floro Bartholomeu
1984
A Última Valsa
Imperador Francisco José
1969
Pixote
Judge
1980
Missão: Matar!
1972
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Self
1997
Esse Rio Muito Louco
1977
Profesión: vivir
1985
Engraçadinha Depois dos Trinta
1966
The Man Who Bought the World
Imperador Maximiliano
1968O Homem da Cabeça de Ouro
1976Dracula, a Love Story
Conde Drácula / Vladimir
1980
O Mau-Caráter
Moreira Silva
1974Encarnação
1978
Angels and Demons
Promotor
1969
O Sósia da Morte
Narciso
1975
Nós, Os Canalhas
Tatá
1975
Os Foragidos da Violência
1979
La hora Texaco
Julio
1985
Macho y hembra
Vicente
1984
O Impossível Acontece
1969
The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter
Saltmaster
1996
A Dama de Branco
1978
A Difícil Vida Fácil
1972
Colonel Delmiro Gouveia
Delmiro Gouveia
1979
Essa Gatinha é Minha
1966
Time of Violence
1969Uma Pantera em Minha Cama
1971
Deixa, Amorzinho... Deixa
1975
Moral em Concordata
Narrador
1959
Helena Meirelles - A Dama da Viola
2004
Café na Cama
1973
Sonhos Tropicais
General Travassos
2001