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Rubén Blades

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Rubén Blades Bellido de Luna (born July 16, 1948) is a Panamanian salsa singer, songwriter, lawyer, actor, Latin jazz musician, and politician, performing musically most often in the Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz genres

Born: Fri, Jul 16 1948

Birthplace: Panama City, Panama

Rubén Blades is 76 years old

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Salsa Lives

Rubén Blades will be 76 in Salsa Lives as 'Ruben Blades'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 2025

Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple

Rubén Blades was 75 in Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 08 2024

Stay Homas. The Band That Shouldn’t Exist

Rubén Blades was 75 in Stay Homas. The Band That Shouldn’t Exist as 'Self - Singer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 2024

Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

Rubén Blades was 73 in Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 2021

Red Pill

Rubén Blades was 72 in Red Pill as 'Rocky'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 2021

Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage

Rubén Blades was 71 in Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 2019

John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons

Rubén Blades was 70 in John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 2018

Ruben Blades Is Not My Name

Rubén Blades was 69 in Ruben Blades Is Not My Name as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 18 2018

Hands of Stone

Rubén Blades was 68 in Hands of Stone as 'Carlos Eleta'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 2016

Yo soy la salsa

Rubén Blades was 66 in Yo soy la salsa

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 2014

Invasion

Rubén Blades was 65 in Invasion as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 06 2014

The Counselor

Rubén Blades was 65 in The Counselor as 'Jefe'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 2013

Outlaws - For Greater Glory

Rubén Blades was 63 in Outlaws - For Greater Glory as 'Président Calles'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 2012

Safe House

Rubén Blades was 63 in Safe House as 'Carlos Villar'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 08 2012

¡Sonó, Sonó… Tite Curet!

Rubén Blades was 63 in ¡Sonó, Sonó… Tite Curet!

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 2011

The Next Season

Rubén Blades was 63 in The Next Season as 'Benito'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 21 2011

Rubén Blades: Todos Vuelven Live, Vol. 1

Rubén Blades was 62 in Rubén Blades: Todos Vuelven Live, Vol. 1

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 2011

Rubén Blades: Todos Vuelven Live, Vol. 2

Rubén Blades was 62 in Rubén Blades: Todos Vuelven Live, Vol. 2

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 2011

Spoken Word

Rubén Blades was 61 in Spoken Word as 'Cruz-Sr.'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 2009

La clave

Rubén Blades was 60 in La clave

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 09 2008

Lo mejor de nuestra música popular: 15 años de éxitos

Rubén Blades was 59 in Lo mejor de nuestra música popular: 15 años de éxitos as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 02 2007

The Hunters and the Hunted: The Making of 'Predator 2'

Rubén Blades was 56 in The Hunters and the Hunted: The Making of 'Predator 2' as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 25 2005

En mi país

Rubén Blades was 56 in En mi país as 'Rubén Blades'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 05 2004

Secuestro Express

Rubén Blades was 55 in Secuestro Express as 'Carla's Father'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 2004

Spin

Rubén Blades was 55 in Spin as 'Ernesto'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 23 2003

Imagining Argentina

Rubén Blades was 55 in Imagining Argentina as 'Silvio Ayala'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 2003

Once Upon a Time in Mexico

Rubén Blades was 55 in Once Upon a Time in Mexico as 'Jorge, Retired FBI Agent'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 11 2003

Assassination Tango

Rubén Blades was 54 in Assassination Tango as 'Miguel'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 2003

The Maldonado Miracle

Rubén Blades was 54 in The Maldonado Miracle as 'Cruz'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 20 2003

Encuentro

Rubén Blades was 54 in Encuentro

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 08 2002

All the Pretty Horses

Rubén Blades was 52 in All the Pretty Horses as 'Rocha'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 11 2000

Cradle Will Rock

Rubén Blades was 51 in Cradle Will Rock as 'Diego Rivera'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1999

Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela

Rubén Blades was 49 in Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela as 'Rubén Blades'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 16 1998

A Roll of the Dice: The Capeman on Broadway

Rubén Blades was 49 in A Roll of the Dice: The Capeman on Broadway

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 1998

Chinese Box

Rubén Blades was 49 in Chinese Box as 'Jim'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1997

From Son to Salsa

Rubén Blades was 49 in From Son to Salsa

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1997

The Devil's Own

Rubén Blades was 48 in The Devil's Own as 'Officer Edwin Diaz'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 1997

Al compás de un sentimiento: la música de Pedro Flores

Rubén Blades was 48 in Al compás de un sentimiento: la música de Pedro Flores

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 08 1996

Scorpion Spring

Rubén Blades was 48 in Scorpion Spring as 'Border Patrolman Sam Zaragosa'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1996

Somos un solo pueblo

Rubén Blades was 47 in Somos un solo pueblo as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 03 1995

Color of Night

Rubén Blades was 46 in Color of Night as 'Hector'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1994

A Million to Juan

Rubén Blades was 45 in A Million to Juan as 'Bartender'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 15 1994

Miracle on Interstate 880

Rubén Blades was 44 in Miracle on Interstate 880 as 'Pastor Beruman'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 22 1993

The Super

Rubén Blades was 43 in The Super as 'Marlon'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1991

Rabbit Ears - Joseph and His Brothers

Rubén Blades was 43 in Rabbit Ears - Joseph and His Brothers as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1991

Crazy From the Heart

Rubén Blades was 43 in Crazy From the Heart as 'Ernesto Ontiveros'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 19 1991

One Man’s War

Rubén Blades was 42 in One Man’s War as 'Perrone'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1991

The Josephine Baker Story

Rubén Blades was 42 in The Josephine Baker Story as 'Count Giuseppe Pepito Abatino'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 16 1991

Predator 2

Rubén Blades was 42 in Predator 2 as 'Danny Archuleta'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1990

The Two Jakes

Rubén Blades was 42 in The Two Jakes as 'Mickey Nice'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1990

Mo' Better Blues

Rubén Blades was 42 in Mo' Better Blues as 'Petey'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 1990

The Heart of the Deal

Rubén Blades was 41 in The Heart of the Deal

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990

The Lemon Sisters

Rubén Blades was 41 in The Lemon Sisters as 'C.W.'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1989

Disorganized Crime

Rubén Blades was 40 in Disorganized Crime as 'Carlos Barrios'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1989

Dead Man Out

Rubén Blades was 40 in Dead Man Out as 'Ben'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 1989

Homeboy

Rubén Blades was 40 in Homeboy as 'Doctor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1988

The Milagro Beanfield War

Rubén Blades was 39 in The Milagro Beanfield War as 'Sheriff Bernabe Montoya'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1988

Fatal Beauty

Rubén Blades was 39 in Fatal Beauty as 'Carl Jimenez'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1987

Critical Condition

Rubén Blades was 38 in Critical Condition as 'Louis'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1987

The Return of Rubén Blades

Rubén Blades was 37 in The Return of Rubén Blades as 'himself'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 1985

Crossover Dreams

Rubén Blades was 37 in Crossover Dreams as 'Rudy Veloz'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1985

The Making of Sun City

Rubén Blades was 36 in The Making of Sun City as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 23 1985

The Last Fight

Rubén Blades was 35 in The Last Fight as 'Andy "Kid" Clave'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 1983

Beats of the Heart: Salsa

Rubén Blades was 30 in Beats of the Heart: Salsa as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979

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Fear the Walking Dead

Rubén Blades was 67+ in Fear the Walking Dead as 'Daniel Salazar'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 23 2015

Músicos de Latinoamérica

Rubén Blades was 63+ in Músicos de Latinoamérica as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 08 2011

Las Lunas del Auditorio

Rubén Blades was 54+ in Las Lunas del Auditorio as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 04 2002

Gideon's Crossing

Rubén Blades was 52+ in Gideon's Crossing as 'Dr. Max Cabranes'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 10 2000

Latin Grammy Awards

Rubén Blades was 52+ in Latin Grammy Awards as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 2000

Arthouse

Rubén Blades was 49+ in Arthouse as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 26 1997

The X-Files

Rubén Blades was 45+ in The X-Files as 'Conrad Lozano'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993