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Rubén Polimeni, Versatile Argentine Character Actor, Dies at 70

Officials disclosed no cause of death or funeral details.

Overview

  • The Argentine Association of Actors confirmed his death on February 6, 2026, in a post on X.
  • Polimeni built a decades-long career that bridged television, film, theater and advertising.
  • His television credits included Los Simuladores, Los Roldán, Sin Código and Hermanos y Detectives.
  • He appeared in the film Plata quemada and on stage in productions such as Mustafá and Abasto en sangre.
  • He was a familiar face in commercials for Pepsi, Jumbo, Geniol and Knorr, and colleagues shared tributes on social media.