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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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Poster of Salsa Lives
Salsa Lives
Rubén Blades will be 76 in Salsa Lives as 'Ruben Blades'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 2025
Poster of Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
Rubén Blades was 75 in Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 08 2024
Poster of Stay Homas. The Band That Shouldn’t Exist
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
Poster of Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
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
Poster of Red Pill
Red Pill
Rubén Blades was 72 in Red Pill as 'Rocky'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 2021
Poster of Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
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
Poster of John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons
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
Poster of Ruben Blades Is Not My Name
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
Poster of Hands of Stone
Hands of Stone
Rubén Blades was 68 in Hands of Stone as 'Carlos Eleta'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 2016
Poster of Yo soy la salsa
Yo soy la salsa
Rubén Blades was 66 in Yo soy la salsa
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 2014
Poster of The Counselor
The Counselor
Rubén Blades was 65 in The Counselor as 'Jefe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 2013
Poster of Outlaws - For Greater Glory
Outlaws - For Greater Glory
Rubén Blades was 63 in Outlaws - For Greater Glory as 'Président Calles'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 2012
Poster of Safe House
Safe House
Rubén Blades was 63 in Safe House as 'Carlos Villar'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 08 2012
Poster of ¡Sonó, Sonó… Tite Curet!
¡Sonó, Sonó… Tite Curet!
Rubén Blades was 63 in ¡Sonó, Sonó… Tite Curet!
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 2011
Poster of The Next Season
The Next Season
Rubén Blades was 63 in The Next Season as 'Benito'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 21 2011
Poster of Rubén Blades: Todos Vuelven Live, Vol. 1
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
Poster of Rubén Blades: Todos Vuelven Live, Vol. 2
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
Poster of Spoken Word
Spoken Word
Rubén Blades was 61 in Spoken Word as 'Cruz-Sr.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 2009
Poster of La clave
La clave
Rubén Blades was 60 in La clave
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 09 2008
Poster of Lo mejor de nuestra música popular: 15 años de éxitos
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
Poster of The Hunters and the Hunted: The Making of 'Predator 2'
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
Poster of En mi país
En mi país
Rubén Blades was 56 in En mi país as 'Rubén Blades'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 05 2004
Poster of Secuestro Express
Secuestro Express
Rubén Blades was 55 in Secuestro Express as 'Carla's Father'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 2004
Poster of Spin
Spin
Rubén Blades was 55 in Spin as 'Ernesto'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 23 2003
Poster of Imagining Argentina
Imagining Argentina
Rubén Blades was 55 in Imagining Argentina as 'Silvio Ayala'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 2003
Poster of Once Upon a Time in Mexico
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
Poster of Assassination Tango
Assassination Tango
Rubén Blades was 54 in Assassination Tango as 'Miguel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 2003
Poster of The Maldonado Miracle
The Maldonado Miracle
Rubén Blades was 54 in The Maldonado Miracle as 'Cruz'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 20 2003
Poster of Encuentro
Encuentro
Rubén Blades was 54 in Encuentro
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 08 2002
Poster of All the Pretty Horses
All the Pretty Horses
Rubén Blades was 52 in All the Pretty Horses as 'Rocha'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 11 2000
Poster of Cradle Will Rock
Cradle Will Rock
Rubén Blades was 51 in Cradle Will Rock as 'Diego Rivera'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1999
Poster of Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
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
Poster of A Roll of the Dice: The Capeman on Broadway
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
Poster of Chinese Box
Chinese Box
Rubén Blades was 49 in Chinese Box as 'Jim'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1997
Poster of From Son to Salsa
From Son to Salsa
Rubén Blades was 49 in From Son to Salsa
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1997
Poster of The Devil's Own
The Devil's Own
Rubén Blades was 48 in The Devil's Own as 'Officer Edwin Diaz'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 1997
Poster of Al compás de un sentimiento: la música de Pedro Flores
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
Poster of Scorpion Spring
Scorpion Spring
Rubén Blades was 48 in Scorpion Spring as 'Border Patrolman Sam Zaragosa'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1996
Poster of Somos un solo pueblo
Somos un solo pueblo
Rubén Blades was 47 in Somos un solo pueblo as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 03 1995
Poster of Color of Night
Color of Night
Rubén Blades was 46 in Color of Night as 'Hector'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1994
Poster of A Million to Juan
A Million to Juan
Rubén Blades was 45 in A Million to Juan as 'Bartender'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 15 1994
Poster of Miracle on Interstate 880
Miracle on Interstate 880
Rubén Blades was 44 in Miracle on Interstate 880 as 'Pastor Beruman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 22 1993
Poster of The Super
The Super
Rubén Blades was 43 in The Super as 'Marlon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1991
Poster of Rabbit Ears - Joseph and His Brothers
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
Poster of Crazy From the Heart
Crazy From the Heart
Rubén Blades was 43 in Crazy From the Heart as 'Ernesto Ontiveros'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 19 1991
Poster of One Man’s War
One Man’s War
Rubén Blades was 42 in One Man’s War as 'Perrone'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1991
Poster of The Josephine Baker Story
The Josephine Baker Story
Rubén Blades was 42 in The Josephine Baker Story as 'Count Giuseppe Pepito Abatino'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 16 1991
Poster of Predator 2
Predator 2
Rubén Blades was 42 in Predator 2 as 'Danny Archuleta'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1990
Poster of The Two Jakes
The Two Jakes
Rubén Blades was 42 in The Two Jakes as 'Mickey Nice'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1990
Poster of Mo' Better Blues
Mo' Better Blues
Rubén Blades was 42 in Mo' Better Blues as 'Petey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 1990
Poster of The Heart of the Deal
The Heart of the Deal
Rubén Blades was 41 in The Heart of the Deal
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of The Lemon Sisters
The Lemon Sisters
Rubén Blades was 41 in The Lemon Sisters as 'C.W.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1989
Poster of Disorganized Crime
Disorganized Crime
Rubén Blades was 40 in Disorganized Crime as 'Carlos Barrios'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of Dead Man Out
Dead Man Out
Rubén Blades was 40 in Dead Man Out as 'Ben'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 1989
Poster of Homeboy
Homeboy
Rubén Blades was 40 in Homeboy as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1988
Poster of The Milagro Beanfield War
The Milagro Beanfield War
Rubén Blades was 39 in The Milagro Beanfield War as 'Sheriff Bernabe Montoya'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1988
Poster of Fatal Beauty
Fatal Beauty
Rubén Blades was 39 in Fatal Beauty as 'Carl Jimenez'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1987
Poster of Critical Condition
Critical Condition
Rubén Blades was 38 in Critical Condition as 'Louis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1987
Poster of The Return of Rubén Blades
The Return of Rubén Blades
Rubén Blades was 37 in The Return of Rubén Blades as 'himself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 1985
Poster of Crossover Dreams
Crossover Dreams
Rubén Blades was 37 in Crossover Dreams as 'Rudy Veloz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1985
Poster of The Making of Sun City
The Making of Sun City
Rubén Blades was 36 in The Making of Sun City as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 23 1985
Poster of The Last Fight
The Last Fight
Rubén Blades was 35 in The Last Fight as 'Andy "Kid" Clave'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 1983

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Fear the Walking Dead
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
Poster of Músicos de Latinoamérica
Músicos de Latinoamérica
Rubén Blades was 63+ in Músicos de Latinoamérica as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 08 2011
Poster of Las Lunas del Auditorio
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
Poster of Gideon's Crossing
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
Poster of Latin Grammy Awards
Latin Grammy Awards
Rubén Blades was 52+ in Latin Grammy Awards as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 2000
Poster of Arthouse
Arthouse
Rubén Blades was 49+ in Arthouse as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 26 1997
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Rubén Blades was 45+ in The X-Files as 'Conrad Lozano'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993