Javier Ruán
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.
Known For
Credits
- 2012 · Corona de lágrimas as Isaías Requena
- 2008 · Killer Women as Miguel Rascón
- 2007 · Distilling Love as Demetrio Urban
- 1989 · El Macho Goes to Women's Reform School as
- 1988 · Narcos al acecho as
- 1987 · Kung fu mortal: Operación zodiaco as
- 1987 · Benny More: Hoy Como Ayer as
- 1979 · La pistolera as
- 1978 · The Achievers as
- 1978 · Soy el hijo del gallero as
- 1977 · Mi aventura en Puerto Rico as
- 1977 · Volver, volver, volver as Prisciliano Renteria
- 1976 · El Rey as
- 1975 · Simon Blanco as Ahijado
- 1974 · Canción de Navidad as
- 1974 · La muerte de Pancho Villa as
- 1974 · Pobre niño rico as
- 1972 · The She Wolf’s Orgy as
- 1971 · They Call Him Marcado as El Niño
- 1970 · Emiliano Zapata as
- 1970 · Quinto patio as El rorro
- 1970 · Unethical Behaviour as
- 1969 · Santa as
- 1968 · Crown of Tears as Nacho Chavero
- 1967 · Rocambole contra la secta del escorpión as
- 1967 · Pedro Paramo as Miner