Amacio Mazzaropi
Biography
Amácio Mazzaropi (São Paulo, April 9, 1912 – São Paulo, June 13, 1981) was a Brazilian actor, comedian, singer and filmmaker. Mazzaropi started in the circus, acted in the theater, was a pioneer in radio and television, until reaching the cinema. He was an actor, presenter, director and entrepreneur. His greatest legacy for later generations is in his film production.
In three decades, Mazzaropi participated in thirty-two cinematographic productions, the first as an actor, but from 1958 onwards, also as a producer. He died in 1981 before completing his thirty-third film.
Filmography
Mazzaropi: Faces de um Artista Popular
2022
Mazzaropi
2013
as Self (archive footage)
O Cineasta das Platéias
2002
as Himself
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
1997
as Self
O Jeca e a Égua Milagrosa
1980
as Raimundo
A Banda das Velhas Virgens
1979
as Gostoso
Jeca e Seu Filho Preto
1978
as Seu Zé do Traque
Jecão... Um Fofoqueiro no Céu
1977
as Jecão
Jeca vs. the Devil
1976
as Poluído
O Jeca Macumbeiro
1975
as Pirola
Portugal... Minha Saudade
1973
as Sabino da Silva / Agostinho da Silva
Um Caipira em Bariloche
1973
as Polidoro
O Grande Xerife
1972
as Inácio Pororoca
Cômicos... + Cômicos...
1971
Betão Ronca Ferro
1970
as Betão
No Paraíso das Solteironas
1969
as Joaquim Cabrito (J.K.)
Uma Pistola para Djeca
1969
as Gumercindo
O Jeca e a Freira
1968
The Corinthian
1967
as Manuel
O Puritano da Rua Augusta
1965
as Punduroso
Meu Japão Brasileiro
1964
as Fofuca
O Lamparina
1964
as Bernardino Jabá
Casinha Pequenina
1963
as Chico
O Vendedor de Linguiça
1962
as Seu Gustavo