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.

Known For

Distilling Love

Demetrio Urban

El Rey

Pedro Paramo

Miner

Quinto patio

El rorro

Killer Women

Miguel Rascón

Canción de Navidad

Simon Blanco

Ahijado

Emiliano Zapata

Filmography

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

Year	TV Show	Role
2012	Corona de lágrimas	Isaías Requena
2008	Killer Women	Miguel Rascón
2007	Distilling Love	Demetrio Urban