João Gilberto
Biography
João Gilberto Prado Pereira de Oliveira OMC, better known as João Gilberto (Juazeiro, June 10, 1931 — Rio de Janeiro, July 6, 2019), was a Brazilian singer, guitarist and composer. Considered a brilliant artist by musicologists and specialized journalists, he revolutionized Brazilian music by creating a new guitar beat to play samba: the "Bossa Nova".
Filmography
The Girl From Ipanema: Astrud Gilberto, Queen of Bossa Nova
2026
as Self
Ritas
2025
as Self (archive footage)
Nas Ondas de Dorival Caymmi
2024
as Self (archive footage)
They Shot the Piano Player
2023
as Self (archive audio)
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
2023
Miúcha, The Voice of Bossa Nova
2022
as Self
Garoto - Vivo Sonhando
2020
as Self (voice)
O Barato de Iacanga
2019
as Self (archive footage)
João Gilberto – Live in Tokyo november 8 & 9, 2006 Tokyo International Forum Hall A
2019
as Self
Where Are You, João Gilberto?
2018
as Self (archive footage)
Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas
2017
as Self
O Gerente
2011
Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world
2008
as Self
Rita Lee - Biograffiti: Baila Comigo
2007
Vinicius de Moraes
2005
as Self - Guitar Player "Eu Não Existo Sem Você" (archive footage)
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005
as Self (archive footage)
João Gilberto - Live In Tokyo
2004
as himself
It's All Brazil
1997
as Self
Bahia de Todos os Sambas
1996
as Self
João & Antônio
1992
as Self
Isto é Noel Rosa
1990
Brasil
1981
as Self
Copacabana Palace
1962
as Self
Um Desconhecido Bate à Porta
1958