Amácio Mazzaropi | |
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Born |
São Paulo, Brazil | April 9, 1912
Died | June 13, 1981
São Paulo, Brazil | (aged 69)
Occupation(s) | Actor, Film director, Singer |
Parent(s) | Bernardo Mazzaroppi, Clara Ferreira |
Amácio Mazzaropi (April 9, 1912 – June 13, 1981 [1]) was a Brazilian actor and filmmaker. [2] [3]
A comic performer from a circus background, he became popular in Brazil with his character Jeca Tatu, a portrayal of the caipira (Brazilian redneck). [4] Mazzaropi debuted in cinema in 1951, with Sai da Frente. In 1958 he established his own film studio, PAM Filmes, producing and distributing his own movies. [5]
He died in São Paulo on June 13, 1981, of bone marrow cancer.
On April 9, 2021, Google celebrated his 109th birthday with a Google Doodle. [6]
Amácio Mazzaropi | |
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Born |
São Paulo, Brazil | April 9, 1912
Died | June 13, 1981
São Paulo, Brazil | (aged 69)
Occupation(s) | Actor, Film director, Singer |
Parent(s) | Bernardo Mazzaroppi, Clara Ferreira |
Amácio Mazzaropi (April 9, 1912 – June 13, 1981 [1]) was a Brazilian actor and filmmaker. [2] [3]
A comic performer from a circus background, he became popular in Brazil with his character Jeca Tatu, a portrayal of the caipira (Brazilian redneck). [4] Mazzaropi debuted in cinema in 1951, with Sai da Frente. In 1958 he established his own film studio, PAM Filmes, producing and distributing his own movies. [5]
He died in São Paulo on June 13, 1981, of bone marrow cancer.
On April 9, 2021, Google celebrated his 109th birthday with a Google Doodle. [6]