Javier Ruán

Birthday: 1940-01-10
Deathday: 2021-10-11
Birthplace: Michoacán, Mexico
Gender: Male
Owned By: Unowned

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.

Credits

	Year	Title	Character
	1989-06-29	El Macho Goes to Women's Reform School
	1988-01-01	Narcos al acecho
	1987-02-12	Kung fu mortal: Operación zodiaco
	1987-01-01	Benny More: Hoy Como Ayer
	1979-06-05	La pistolera
	1978-11-01	The Achievers
	1978-08-23	Soy el hijo del gallero
	1977-12-08	Mi aventura en Puerto Rico
	1977-04-19	Volver, volver, volver	Prisciliano Renteria
	1976-06-10	El Rey
	1975-03-16	Simon Blanco	Ahijado
	1974-12-23	Canción de Navidad
	1974-09-19	Pobre niño rico
	1974-05-01	La muerte de Pancho Villa
	1972-11-01	The She Wolf's Orgy
	1971-12-25	They Call Him Marcado	El Niño
	1970-11-20	Emiliano Zapata
	1970-03-09	Quinto patio	El rorro
	1970-01-29	Unethical Behaviour
	1969-01-01	Santa
	1968-07-25	Crown of Tears	Nacho Chavero
	1967-08-04	Rocambole contra la secta del escorpión
	1967-01-26	Pedro Paramo	Miner