Portrait of Vinicius de Moraes

Vinicius de Moraes

Acting

Biography

(October 19, 1913 – July 9, 1980), also known as Vinícius de Moraes and nicknamed O Poetinha ("The little poet"), was a Brazilian poet, lyricist, essayist, and playwright who later became a seminal figure in modern Brazilian music and literature. He served as a diplomat; composed his own bossa nova music; and as an interpreter of his own lyrics, recorded several albums.

Born: October 19, 1913

Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Filmography

2024
Toquinho Maravilhoso

as Self (archive footage)

2023
They Shot the Piano Player

as Self (archive audio)

2022
Otto: De Trás p/ Diante

as Self (archive footage)

2021
Pixinguinha, an Affectionate Man

as Self (archive footage)

2020
Garoto - Vivo Sonhando

as Self (archive footage)

2019
2015
Chico: Brazilian Artist

as Self (archive footage)

2005
Vinicius de Moraes

as Self (archive footage)

2005
Phono 73: A Country and its Music

as Self (archive footage)

1990
1986
Brasília, Uma Sinfonia

as Self (archive footage)

1981
Brasil

as Self (archive footage)

1972
Le Grand Échiquier

as Self (archive footage)