Filmography by type for
Rubén Blades More at IMDbPro »

Actor:

• In Production
• 2010s
• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

1. The Counselor (2013) (post-production) .... Jefe
   
   
2. For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada (2012) .... President Calles
   ... aka "For Greater Glory" - USA (short title)
3. Safe House (2012) (as Ruben Blades) .... Carlos Villar
   ... aka "Dangerous Run" - Japan (English title) (imdb display title)
4. La siguiente estación (2010) .... Benito
   
   
5. Spoken Word (2009) .... Cruz-Sr.
6. Secuestro express (2005) .... Carla's Father
7. Spin (2003) .... Ernesto
8. Imagining Argentina (2003) .... Silvio Ayala
9. Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) .... Jorge FBI
   ... aka "Legend of Mexico" - Japan (English title)
10. Assassination Tango (2002) .... Miguel
11. All the Pretty Horses (2000) .... Don Hector de la Rocha
    
    
12. Cradle Will Rock (1999) .... Diego Rivera
13. Chinese Box (1997) .... Jim
14. The Devil's Own (1997) .... Edwin Diaz
15. Scorpion Spring (1996) .... Border Patrolman Sam Zaragosa
16. Al compas de un sentimiento (1996) .... Singer
17. Color of Night (1994) .... Martinez
18. A Million to Juan (1994) .... Bartender
19. Life with Mikey (1993) (uncredited) .... Angie's Dad
20. The Super (1991) (as Ruben Blades) .... Marlon
21. Predator 2 (1990) (as Ruben Blades) .... Danny Archuleta
22. The Two Jakes (1990) .... Michael 'Mickey Nice' Weisskopf
23. Mo' Better Blues (1990) .... Petey
24. Heart of the Deal (1990)
    
    
25. The Lemon Sisters (1989) .... C.W
26. Disorganized Crime (1989) .... Carlos Barrios
27. Homeboy (1988) .... Doctor
28. The Milagro Beanfield War (1988) .... Sheriff Bernabe Montoya
29. Fatal Beauty (1987) (as Ruben Blades) .... Carl Jimenez
30. Critical Condition (1987) .... Louis
31. Crossover Dreams (1985) .... Rudy Veloz
32. The Last Fight (1983) .... Andy 'Kid' Clave
    

Actor - TV:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

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 (original title)
   ... aka "X-File" - Japan (English title)
       - El Mundo Gira (1997) TV episode .... Conrad Lozano
5. Miracle on Interstate 880 (1993) (TV) .... Pastor Beruman
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
   

Soundtrack:

• 2010s
• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

1. "No me la puc treure del cap" (1 episode, 2012)
       - Festa i ball (2012) TV episode (writer: "Pedro Navaja") (performer: "Pedro Navaja")
2. Welcome to the North (2012) (writer: "Plastico")
   ... aka "Benvenuti al nord" - Italy (original title)
   
   
3. Sugar (2008/I) (performer: "Que Bonita Luna")
4. "Banda sonora" (1 episode, 2007)
       - Episode #1.11 (2007) TV episode (writer: "Pedro Navaja") (performer: "Pedro Navaja")
5. "Memòries de la tele" (1 episode, 2007)
       - Episode #2.8 (2007) TV episode (writer: "Pedro Navaja")
6. "La tele de tu vida" (1 episode, 2007)
       - Episode #1.16 (2007) TV episode (performer: "Plástico")
7. El cantante (2006) (writer: "El Cantante")
8. "Operación triunfo" (1 episode, 2003)
       - Episode #3.4 (2003) TV episode (writer: "Pedro Navaja")
9. Casa de los babys (2003) (performer: "Un Son Para Ti")
10. Empire (2002) (writer: "Plastico") (performer: "Plastico")
    
    
11. Dance with Me (1998) (writer: "Patria") (performer: "Patria")
12. "Unplugged" (1 episode, 1994)
        - Los Fabulosos Cadillacs (1994) TV episode (writer: "Desapariciones")
13. Stefano Quantestorie (1993) (writer: "Pedro Navaja") (performer: "Pedro Navaja")
14. Gladiator (1992) (writer: "Da Me La (Fama)") (as R. Blades)
    
    
15. Do the Right Thing (1989) (music: "Tu y Yo") (lyrics: "Tu y Yo") (performer: "Tu y Yo")
16. Chances Are (1989) (writer: "NUESTRO ADIOS") (performer: "NUESTRO ADIOS")
17. True Believer (1989) (writer: "La Marea") (performer: "La Marea")
    ... aka "Fighting Justice" - Philippines (English title)
18. Oliver & Company (1988) (writer: "Buscando Guyaba") (performer: "Buscando Guyaba")
19. The Believers (1987) (performer: "El Nacimiento de Ramiro")
20. "Miami Vice" (2 episodes, 1986-1987)
        - The Afternoon Plane (1987) TV episode (writer: "Tierra Dura (Eutopia)" (uncredited)) (performer: "Tierra Dura (Eutopia)" (uncredited))
        - Shadow in the Dark (1986) TV episode (writer: "Tierra Dura (Eutopia)" (uncredited)) (performer: "Tierra Dura (Eutopia)" (uncredited))
21. Beat Street (1984) (writer: "Tu Cariño (Carmen's Theme)") (performer: "Tu Cariño (Carmen's Theme)")
22. Pedro Navaja (1984) ("Pedro Navaja")
    

Composer:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

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:

• 2010s
• 1990s

1. "P.O.V." (composer: additional music) (1 episode, 2012)
       - Granito: How to Nail a Dictator (2012) TV episode (composer: additional music)
   
   
2. "Éste es mi barrio" (composer: song "Pedro Navaja") (1 episode, 1996)
       - ¡Adiós Facundo! (1996) TV episode (composer: song "Pedro Navaja")
   

Writer:

1. Pedro Navaja (1984) (song "Pedro Navaja")
   

Self - TV:

• 2010s
• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s
• 1970s

1. "Miradas 2" .... Himself (1 episode, 2011)
       - Episode dated 14 August 2011 (2011) TV episode .... Himself
2. Celebrity Habla 2 (2010) (TV) .... Himself
   
   
3. The 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards (2009) (TV) .... Himself - Performer
4. "Voces" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
       - The Bronze Screen (2006) TV episode .... Himself
5. "La tierra de las 1000 músicas" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
       - Lo latino (2005) TV episode .... Himself
6. En mi país (2004) (TV) .... Himself
7. Encuentro (2002) (TV)
8. "Lo + plus" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
       - Episode dated 11 September 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
9. The Palladium: Where Mambo Was King (2002) (TV) .... Himself
   
   
10. The 1995 NCLR Bravo Awards (1995) (TV) .... Himself
11. Somos un solo pueblo (1995) (TV)
12. "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" .... Himself (1 episode, 1994)
        - Episode dated 19 August 1994 (1994) TV episode .... Himself
13. An American Reunion: The People's Inaugural Celebration (1993) (TV) .... Himself
14. The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1992) (TV) .... Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special
15. The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1991) (TV) .... Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
16. "Telecupón" .... Himself (1 episode, 1991)
        - Episode dated 5 August 1991 (1991) TV episode .... Himself
17. "Into the Night" .... Himself (1 episode, 1991)
    ... aka "Into the Night with Rick Dees" - USA (original title)
        - Episode dated 15 March 1991 (1991) TV episode .... Himself
18. "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
    
    
19. "Rockambole" (1 episode, 1989)
        - Episode dated 31 December 1989 (1989) TV episode
20. The 29th Annual Grammy Awards (1987) (TV) .... Himself
21. "Àngel Casas show" .... Himself / ... (2 episodes, 1985-1986)
        - Episode #2.38 (1986) TV episode .... Themselves
        - Episode #1.77 (1985) TV episode .... Himself
22. The 28th Annual Grammy Awards (1986) (TV) .... Himself
23. "Late Night with David Letterman" .... Himself (1 episode, 1985)
        - Episode dated 28 August 1985 (1985) TV episode .... Himself
24. Roots of Rhythm (1984) (TV) .... Himself
    
    
25. Beats of the Heart: Salsa (1979) (TV) .... Himself
    

Self:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

1. The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema (2002) .... Himself
   
   
2. From Son to Salsa (1996) .... Himself
   ... aka "Yo soy, del Son a la Salsa" - Cuba (original title)
   
   
3. 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. "No me la puc treure del cap"
       - Festa i ball (2012) TV episode .... Himself
2. "La tele de tu vida"
       - Episode #1.16 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
3. The Hunters and the Hunted: The Making of 'Predator 2' (2005) (V) .... Himself
4. "Biography"
       - Fred Gwynne: More Than a Munster (1999) TV episode .... Carlos Barrios