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Fatal Beauty (1987) -- Rita Rizzoli is a narcotics cop with a plethora of disguises. When a drug shipment is hijacked, the thieves don't know that the drug is unusually pure and packs of 'Fatal Beauty' begin turning up next to too many dead bodies...
The Lemon Sisters (1990) -- Three life-long friends work the bars in 1980's Atlantic City performing the songs of the 60's girl groups in this self-indulgent comedy.
The Josephine Baker Story (1991) -- US Home Video Trailer from HBO
The Maldonado Miracle (2003) -- In a small, dying town, the residents' faith is tested when a statue of Jesus seems to be shedding real tears of blood.
The Devil's Own (1997) -- hv post

Overview

Date of Birth:
16 July 1948, Panama City, Panama more
Contact:
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Trivia:
The son of a bongo player turned police detective and a mother who taught piano... more
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(9 articles)
Gold Derby nuggets: Calle 13 sweeps Latin Grammys | Beyonce big winner at MTV Euro kudos | Dave Karger: 'Crazy Heart' shakes up Oscars
 (From Gold Derby. 6 November 2009, 10:44 AM, PST)
Calle 13 Rule Latin Grammys With Five Wins
 (From MTV Music News. 6 November 2009, 7:59 AM, PST)
Alternate Names:
Ruben Blades

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Actor - TV, Soundtrack, Composer, Music Department, Self - TV, Self, Self - video, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. Granpa (2009) (completed) .... Doctor

  2. Spoken Word (2009) .... Cruz-Sr.
  3. Secuestro express (2005) .... Carla's Father
  4. Spin (2003/I) .... Ernesto
  5. Imagining Argentina (2003) .... Silvio Ayala
  6. Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) .... Jorge FBI
  7. Assassination Tango (2002) .... Miguel
    ... aka Assassination Tango (Argentina)
  8. All the Pretty Horses (2000) .... Hector de la Rocha

  9. Cradle Will Rock (1999) .... Diego Rivera
  10. Chinese Box (1997) .... Jim
  11. The Devil's Own (1997) .... Edwin Diaz
  12. Scorpion Spring (1996) .... Border Patrolman Sam Zaragosa
  13. Al compas de un sentimiento (1996) .... Singer
  14. Color of Night (1994) .... Lt. Hector Martinez
  15. A Million to Juan (1994) .... Bartender
    ... aka A Million to One
  16. Life with Mikey (1993) (uncredited) .... Angie's Dad
    ... aka Give Me a Break
  17. The Super (1991) (as Ruben Blades) .... Marlon
  18. Predator 2 (1990) (as Ruben Blades) .... Danny Archuleta
  19. The Two Jakes (1990) .... Michael 'Mickey Nice' Weisskopf
  20. Mo' Better Blues (1990) .... Petey
  21. Heart of the Deal (1990)
  22. The Lemon Sisters (1990) .... C.W

  23. Disorganized Crime (1989) .... Carlos Barrios
    ... aka Disorganised Crime (UK)
  24. Homeboy (1988) .... Doctor
  25. The Milagro Beanfield War (1988) .... Sheriff Bernabe Montoya
    ... aka The Milagro Beanfield War (Australia)
  26. Fatal Beauty (1987) (as Ruben Blades) .... Carl Jimenez
  27. Critical Condition (1987) .... Louis
  28. Crossover Dreams (1985) .... Rudy Veloz
  29. The Last Fight (1983) .... Andy 'Kid' Clave
Actor - TV:
  1. The Maldonado Miracle (2003) (TV) .... Cruz
  2. "Resurrection Blvd." .... Martin (1 episode, 2002)
        - Verguenza (2002) TV episode .... Martin
  3. "Gideon's Crossing" .... Dr. Max Cabranes (20 episodes, 2000-2001)
        - Is There a Wise Man in the House? (2001) TV episode .... Dr. Max Cabranes
        - Clinical Enigma (2001) TV episode .... Dr. Max Cabranes
        - Father Knows Best (2001) TV episode .... Dr. Max Cabranes
        - The Lottery (2001) TV episode .... Dr. Max Cabranes
        - Freak Show (2001) TV episode .... Dr. Max Cabranes
          (15 more)

  4. "The X Files" .... Conrad Lozano (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka The X-Files (USA)
        - El Mundo Gira (1997) TV episode .... Conrad Lozano
  5. Miracle on Interstate 880 (1993) (TV) .... Pastor Beruman
    ... aka Miracle on I-880
  6. Crazy from the Heart (1991) (TV) .... Ernesto Ontiveros
  7. One Man's War (1991) (TV) .... Perrone
  8. The Josephine Baker Story (1991) (TV) .... Count Giuseppe Pepito Abatino

  9. Dead Man Out (1989) (TV) .... Ben
    ... aka Dead Man Walking
Soundtrack:
  1. "Banda sonora" (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode #1.11 (2007) TV episode (writer: "Pedro Navaja") (performer: "Pedro Navaja")
  2. "Memòries de la tele" (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode #2.8 (2007) TV episode (writer: "Pedro Navaja")
  3. "La tele de tu vida" (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode #1.16 (2007) TV episode (performer: "Plástico")
  4. El cantante (2006) (writer: "El Cantante")
  5. "Operación triunfo" (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka O.T. (Spain: promotional abbreviation)
        - Episode #3.4 (2003) TV episode (writer: "Pedro Navaja")
  6. Casa de los babys (2003) (performer: "Un Son Para Ti")
  7. Empire (2002) (writer: "Plastico") (performer: "Plastico")

  8. Dance with Me (1998) (writer: "Patria") (performer: "Patria")

  9. Do the Right Thing (1989) (music: "Tu y Yo") (lyrics: "Tu y Yo") (performer: "Tu y Yo")
  10. Chances Are (1989) (writer: "NUESTRO ADIOS") (performer: "NUESTRO ADIOS")
  11. True Believer (1989) (writer: "La Marea") (performer: "La Marea")
    ... aka Fighting Justice (Philippines: English title)
  12. The Believers (1987) (performer: "El Nacimiento de Ramiro")
  13. "Miami Vice" (2 episodes, 1986-1987)
        - The Afternoon Plane (1987) TV episode (performer: "Tierra Dura" (uncredited))
        - Shadow in the Dark (1986) TV episode (performer: "Tierra Dura" (uncredited))
  14. Beat Street (1984) (writer: "Tu Cariño (Carmen's Theme)") (performer: "Tu Cariño (Carmen's Theme)")
  15. Pedro Navaja (1984) ("Pedro Navaja")
Composer:
  1. Vivir pedaleando (2003)
  2. Empire (2002)
  3. A Design for a Life (2001)

  4. Q & A (1990)
  5. Gryphon (1990) (TV) (as Ruben Blades)

  6. When the Mountains Tremble (1983)
Music Department:
  1. "Éste es mi barrio" (composer: song "Pedro Navaja") (1 episode, 1996)
        - ¡Adiós Facundo! (1996) TV episode (composer: song "Pedro Navaja")
Self - TV:
  1. "Voces" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - The Bronze Screen (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  2. "La tierra de las 1000 músicas" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Lo latino (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  3. En mi país (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  4. Encuentro (2002) (TV)
  5. "Lo + plus" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
        - Episode dated 11 September 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
  6. The Palladium: Where Mambo Was King (2002) (TV) .... Himself

  7. Somos un solo pueblo (1995) (TV)
  8. "Telecupón" .... Himself (1 episode, 1991)
        - Episode dated 5 August 1991 (1991) TV episode .... Himself
  9. "Pero ¿esto qué es?" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
        - Episode dated 9 July 1990 (1990) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 1 September 1989 (1989) TV episode .... Himself

  10. "Rockambole" (1 episode, 1989)
        - Episode dated 31 December 1989 (1989) TV episode
  11. "Late Night with David Letterman" .... Himself (1 episode, 1985)
        - Episode dated 28 August 1985 (1985) TV episode .... Himself
  12. Routes of Rhythm (1984) (TV) .... Himself

  13. Beats of the Heart: Salsa (1979) (TV) .... Himself
Self:
  1. Yo soy, del Son a la Salsa (1996) .... Himself
    ... aka From Son to Salsa (USA)

  2. The Return of Ruben Blades (1985) .... Himself
Self - video:
  1. Sun City: Artists United Against Apartheid (1986) (V) (as Ruben Blades) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. "La tele de tu vida"
        - Episode #1.16 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  2. The Hunters and the Hunted: The Making of 'Predator 2' (2005) (V) .... Himself

Additional Details

Other Works:
A member of the "Artists United Against Apartheid" charity project in 1985. more
Publicity Listings:
1 Interview more
Genres:
Drama | Music | Comedy | Thriller more
Plot Keywords:
Independent Film | Police | Female Nudity | New York City more

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