Javier Ruán
Biography
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.
Personal Details
Movies (23)
El Macho Goes to Women's Reform School
1989
Narcos al acecho
1988
Kung fu mortal: Operación zodiaco
1987
Benny More: Hoy Como Ayer
1987
La pistolera
1979
The Achievers
1978
Soy el hijo del gallero
1978
Mi aventura en Puerto Rico
1977
Volver, volver, volver
as Prisciliano Renteria
1977
El Rey
1976
Simon Blanco
as Ahijado
1975
Canción de Navidad
1974
Pobre niño rico
1974
La muerte de Pancho Villa
1974
The She Wolf's Orgy
1972
They Call Him Marcado
as El Niño
1971
Emiliano Zapata
1970
Quinto patio
as El rorro
1970
Unethical Behaviour
1970
Santa
1969
Crown of Tears
as Nacho Chavero
1968
Rocambole contra la secta del escorpión
1967
Pedro Paramo
as Miner
1967
