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BornJuly 8, 1898
DiedJune 18, 1979 (age 80)
Place of birthRio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Film credits17
Procópio Ferreira
DeceasedKnown for Acting
Biography
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)
Filmography
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
1997
as Self
Insônia
1982
Procópio no Cinema
1978
as Ele mesmo
Em Família
1971
as Afonsinho
Como Ganhar na Loteria Sem Perder a Esportiva
1971
Crônica da Cidade Amada
1965
as Cliente (episódio "O Índio")
- No poster
Titio Não é Sopa
1959
Quem Matou Anabela?
1956
as Comissário Ramos
A Sogra
1954
O Homem dos Papagaios
1953
as Epaminondas
O Comprador de Fazendas
1951
Berlim na Batucada
1944
as Mixirica
Pureza
1940
Tererê Não Resolve
1938
as Homem no Baile
- No poster
O Trevo de Quatro Folhas
1936
as Juca
Our Things
1931
A Quadrilha do Esqueleto
1917