Actor
Dionísio Azevedo
1922 – 1994
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 4 April 1922, Conceição da Aparecida, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Died
- 11 December 1994
- Known for
- Chão Bruto, The Given Word
, Lampião, King of the Badlands
Dionísio Azevedo (born Taufik Jacob, 1922–1994) was a Brazilian actor and director from Minas Gerais. He appeared in dozens of Brazilian films from the 1950s to the 1990s, including the Cannes-winning The Given Word, and directed several features such as Chão Bruto.
Where to start
Chão Bruto (1958)Log in to add it to the library
One of his early directing credits, showing his move behind the camera; he directed a second film of the same title in 1976.
The Given Word (1962)Full guide
His best-known acting credit, in a landmark of Brazilian cinema that won the Palme d'Or at Cannes.
Lampião, King of the Badlands (1963)Log in to add it to the library
Acting role in a Northeastern cangaço film, a genre central to Brazilian cinema of the period.
Independence or Death! (1972)Log in to add it to the library
Appearance in a major historical production about Brazil's independence.
Kuarup (1989)Log in to add it to the library
Late-career role in a notable Brazilian drama directed by Ruy Guerra.
Their films in the library
Awards
No major awards are documented here.
The full list · 33
- 1949Almost in HeavenLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1956O SobradoLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Fandango
- 1958Chão BrutoLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1960Cidade AmeaçadaLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1961The First MassLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1961The Fisherman and His SoulLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1962The Given WordLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Padre Olavo
- 1963Lampião, King of the BadlandsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as João de Mariana
- 1966O Santo MilagrosoLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Padre José
- 1967O Anjo AssassinoLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1969Corisco, o Diabo LoiroLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mariano
- 1972Independence or Death!Log in to add it to the libraryActor as José Bonifácio
- 1972Long Way of DeathLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1973A VirgemLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1973ObsessãoLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1973A Pequena ÓrfãLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1974Sedução - A Mulher FatalLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Giulio
- 1975Bruce Lee Versus Gay PowerLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1975Jouez Encore, Payez EncoreLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1975O Dia em Que o Santo PecouLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1976CodfishLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Petrônio
- 1976O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de TeatroLog in to add it to the libraryActor as William "Willy" Loman - A Morte do Caixeiro Viajante, de Arthur Miller
- 1976The Day of the ProfessionalsLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1976Night of the FemaleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Celso
- 1976Chão BrutoLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1979O Caçador de EsmeraldasLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Padre João Leite
- 1983Fuscão PretoLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lucena
- 1983O Menino Arco-ÍrisLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1985That Damned MeatLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Nhô Totó
- 1985The Good Times Are Here: Let It All Hang OutLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Argemiro
- 1987Nossos BravosLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1989KuarupLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dom Anselmo
- 1992EternidadeLog in to add it to the libraryActor
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.