About

Known credits:
18
Birthday:
1898-07-08
Place of birth:
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Procópio Ferreira

Overview

Procópio Ferreira, stage name João Procópio Ferreira (Rio de Janeiro, July 8, 1898 – Rio de Janeiro, June 18, 1979), was a Brazilian actor, theater director, and playwright. Nicknamed "the glory of Brazilian culture," he is considered the greatest Brazilian actor of the 20th century.

Procópio discovered early on his talent for engaging audiences, drawing large audiences to his shows. Over a 62-year career, he played over 500 characters in over 450 plays. (Wikipedia)

Known for

Acting
1997 Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional Actor Self N/A
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1982 Insônia Actor N/A
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1978 Procópio no Cinema Actor Ele mesmo 59
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1973 As Divinas… e Maravilhosas Actor Dr. Horácio Severiano Valadares de Lima N/A
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1971 Em Família Actor Afonsinho 58
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1971 Como Ganhar na Loteria Sem Perder a Esportiva Actor 58
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1966 Redenção Actor N/A
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1965 Crônica da Cidade Amada Actor Cliente (episódio "O Índio") N/A
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1959 Titio Não é Sopa Actor 59
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1956 Quem matou Anabela? Actor Comissário Ramos N/A
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1954 A Sogra Actor N/A
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1953 O Homem dos Papagaios Actor Epaminondas N/A
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1951 O Comprador de Fazendas Actor N/A
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1944 Berlim na Batucada Actor Mixirica N/A
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1940 Pureza Actor N/A
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1938 Tererê Não Resolve Actor Homem no Baile N/A
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1931 Our Things Actor N/A
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Writing
1953 O Homem dos Papagaios Writing Original Story N/A
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