Javier Ruán

Known for ActingBorn 1940-01-10Died 2021-10-11Michoacán, 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 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.Read more

Movies & web series

Pueblo chico, infierno grande

Distilling Love

Killer Women

Corona de lágrimas

Canción de Navidad

Pedro Paramo

¿Quién?

Atrévete a Olvidarme

Mi aventura en Puerto Rico

Pobre niño rico

Crown of Tears

Emiliano Zapata

Volver, volver, volver

Simon Blanco

Narcos al acecho

Benny More: Hoy Como Ayer

La pistolera

The Achievers

El Rey

La muerte de Pancho Villa

Quinto patio

Soy el hijo del gallero

Santa

Rocambole contra la secta del escorpión

Kung fu mortal: Operación zodiaco

El Macho Goes to Women's Reform School

The She Wolf's Orgy

Unethical Behaviour

They Call Him Marcado