Acting
Procópio Ferreira
Born — Died
1898-07-08 — 1979-06-18
Place of birth
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Known for
Acting
Credits
23 titles
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)
Known for
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Redenção
1966
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O Tempo e o Vento
1967
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As Divinas… e Maravilhosas
1973
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O Preço de um Homem
1971
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O Caminho das Estrelas
1965
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A Grande Viagem
1965
Film credits
1980s · 1 titles
1970s · 3 titles
7.0A comedy about the happiness of several people who won the number 12 of Sports Lottery, thinking they are the only winner. Among them, one priest seduced by the devil disguised as a sacristan, one taxi driver who is planning to buy an entire fleet of cars, and prostitutes who leave their brothel, only to return again later.
Como Ganhar na Loteria Sem Perder a Esportiva
1971
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Procópio no Cinema
1978
5.5Old couple are being evicted and turn to their five children for help. Since no one can accommodate the two of them, the children decide to separate the couple.
Em Família
1971
1950s · 5 titles
10.0Seeing his farm in ruins, swindler tries to sell it to the first interested person, who happens to be a man who fakes being a millionaire but in fact cannot pay for the estate.
O Comprador de Fazendas
1951
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Titio Não é Sopa
1959
10.0Poor crook gets a job as janitor in a luxury house. But he starts pretending be the rich owner of the house and in no time is owing multiple debts.
O Homem dos Papagaios
1953
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A Sogra
1954
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Quem Matou Anabela?
1956
1940s · 2 titles
1930s · 3 titles
José Maria, whom they always confuse with someone, ends up convincing himself that he is like everyone else, enjoying the pleasure of getting settled in the lives of others.
O Trevo de Quatro Folhas
1936
10.0Comical late 1920s Brazilian daily life's situations, portrayed by two friends who decide to serenade a common girlfriend, a drunk barber and a bad haircut, and a man who is barred from playing his songs at the hotel where he was staying.
Our Things
1931
10.0Three couples, two already living in Rio; and the third, with 'the one who hates carnival', coming to visit an aunt. One of the women bets that all husbands are unfaithful. They send invitations to their husbands to the carnival ball. They find a pretext to be able to attend. They, in turn, go in disguise, just like the maid. Hence the confusion at the ball, each one dating the other's wife.
Tererê Não Resolve
1938
1910s · 1 titles
Series credits
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Redenção
1966
No synopsis available yet.
O Tempo e o Vento
1967
No synopsis available yet.
As Divinas… e Maravilhosas
1973
No synopsis available yet.
O Preço de um Homem
1971
No synopsis available yet.
O Caminho das Estrelas
1965
8.0No synopsis available yet.
A Grande Viagem
1965