Rubens de Falco
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.

Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional

Pixote
O Impossível Acontece
The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter
Encarnação

Macho y hembra

Colonel Delmiro Gouveia

Nós, Os Canalhas

Engraçadinha Depois dos Trinta

O Sósia da Morte

Essa Gatinha é Minha

A Difícil Vida Fácil

Os Foragidos da Violência
Dracula, a Love Story

Angels and Demons
O Mau-Caráter

Café na Cama
O Homem da Cabeça de Ouro
Uma Pantera em Minha Cama

The Man Who Bought the World

Helena Meirelles - A Dama da Viola

Esse Rio Muito Louco

Time of Violence

Stories Our Cinema Did (Not) Tell

Sonhos Tropicais

Moral em Concordata

O Capanga

Deixa, Amorzinho... Deixa

A Dama de Branco

Profesión: vivir

La hora Texaco

Grande Sertão: Veredas

O Astro

Escalada

Brida

Bambolê

Sinhá Moça

Salomé

Padre Cícero
Viver a Vida

A Sucessora

O Rei dos Ciganos

Gabriela

Escrava Isaura
Maçã do Amor
Campeão

Supermanoela
Brasileiras e Brasileiros
Um Homem Muito Especial

Gaivotas
O Grito

Os Imigrantes

Dona Xepa
Os Ossos do Barão

Passo dos Ventos
Tempo de Viver

Memorial de Maria Moura
A Rainha Louca
