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