Javier Ruán

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Javier Ruán

Acting January 10, 1940

Michoacán, Mexico

Javier Ruán Jaimes (1940–2021) was a Mexican actor, screenwriter, educator, and voice actor with a career spanning more than five decades. Trained in philosophy, pedagogy, and dra…

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Distilling Love

Distilling Love

7.7 2007 TV Show
Killer Women

Killer Women

7.6 2008 TV Show
Corona de lágrimas

Corona de lágrimas

7.5 2012 TV Show
Atrévete a Olvidarme

Atrévete a Olvidarme

6.9 2001 TV Show
Pueblo chico, infierno grande

Pueblo chico, infierno grande

8.0 1997 TV Show
Pedro Paramo

Pedro Paramo

7.2 1967 Movie
Simon Blanco

Simon Blanco

6.3 1975 Movie
Emiliano Zapata

Emiliano Zapata

6.4 1970 Movie
They Call Him Marcado

They Call Him Marcado

4.4 1971 Movie
Unethical Behaviour

Unethical Behaviour

4.6 1970 Movie
Quinto patio

Quinto patio

5.5 1970 Movie
El Macho Goes to Women's Reform School

El Macho Goes to Women's Reform School

4.6 1989 Movie

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Javier Ruán Jaimes (1940–2021) was a Mexican actor, screenwriter, educator, and voice actor with a career spanning more than five decades. Trained in philosophy, pedagogy, and dramatic arts at institutions including the INBA and the Escuela Normal Superior, Ruán combined intellectual rigor with a deep social sensibility. He made his film debut in 1967 in Corona de Lágrimas (dir. Alejandro Galindo) and went on to appear in over forty films, earning an Ariel Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for Los Marcados (1971). Alongside his extensive film work, he became widely recognized for his roles in Mexican television and radio, as well as for his acclaimed work as a writer. Ruán received numerous honors for his artistic legacy, including the Medalla Virginia Fábregas and the Cabeza Olmeca, and was named Hijo Predilecto of Nahuatzen, Michoacán. His autobiographical book Los de adelante corren mucho… reflects his profound commitment to education, art, and social memory.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2012
    Corona de lágrimas

    TV show Isaías Requena

  2. 2008
    Killer Women

    TV show Miguel Rascón

  3. 2007
    Distilling Love

    TV show Demetrio Urban

  4. 2001
    Atrévete a Olvidarme

    TV show Adaptation

  5. 1997
    Pueblo chico, infierno grande

    TV show Story

  6. 1989
    El Macho Goes to Women's Reform School

    Movie

  7. 1988
    Narcos al acecho

    Movie

  8. 1987
    Kung fu mortal: Operación zodiaco

    Movie

  9. 1987
    Benny More: Hoy Como Ayer

    Movie

  10. 1979
    La pistolera

    Movie

  11. 1978
    The Achievers

    Movie

  12. 1978
    Soy el hijo del gallero

    Movie

  13. 1977
    Mi aventura en Puerto Rico

    Movie

  14. 1977
    Volver, volver, volver

    Movie Prisciliano Renteria

  15. 1976
    El Rey

    Movie

  16. 1975
    Simon Blanco

    Movie Ahijado

More credits
  1. 1974
    Canción de Navidad

    Movie

  2. 1974
    Pobre niño rico

    Movie

  3. 1974
    La muerte de Pancho Villa

    Movie

  4. 1973
    ¿Quién?

    TV show Julián

  5. 1972
    The She Wolf's Orgy

    Movie Germán

  6. 1971
    They Call Him Marcado

    Movie El Niño

  7. 1970
    Emiliano Zapata

    Movie

  8. 1970
    Quinto patio

    Movie El rorro

  9. 1970
    Unethical Behaviour

    Movie

  10. 1969
    Santa

    Movie

  11. 1968
    Crown of Tears

    Movie Nacho Chavero

  12. 1967
    Rocambole contra la secta del escorpión

    Movie

  13. 1967
    Pedro Paramo

    Movie Miner