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.
23 movies · 4 shows
El Macho Goes to Women's Reform School
1989·4.6
Narcos al acecho
1988·6.0
Kung fu mortal: Operación zodiaco
1987·4.7
Benny More: Hoy Como Ayer
1987·6.0
La pistolera
1979·6.0
The Achievers
1978·6.0
Soy el hijo del gallero
1978·5.4
Mi aventura en Puerto Rico
1977·6.8
Volver, volver, volver
1977·6.3
El Rey
1976·6.0
Simon Blanco
1975·6.3
Canción de Navidad
1974·7.5
Pobre niño rico
1974·6.7
La muerte de Pancho Villa
1974·5.8
The She Wolf's Orgy
1972·4.7
They Call Him Marcado
1971·4.4
Emiliano Zapata
1970·6.4
Quinto patio
1970·5.5
Unethical Behaviour
1970·4.6
Santa
1969·5.4
Crown of Tears
1968·6.5
Rocambole contra la secta del escorpión
1967·5.4
Pedro Paramo
1967·7.2