Luiz Gonzaga
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento (Exu, December 13, 1912 – Recife, August 2, 1989) was a Brazilian singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. Also known as the King of Baião, he was considered one of the most complete, important, and creative figures in Brazilian popular music. Singing accompanied by his accordion, zabumba, and triangle (the basic set of baião singers, which he himself defined), he spread the musical culture of the Northeast across the entire country, including genres such as baião...
Known For
Filmography
Garoto - Vivo Sonhando
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Alceu Valença - Na Embolada do Tempo
2019
as Self
O Barato de Iacanga
2019
as Self (archive footage)
Danado de Bom
2016
as Self (archive footage)
Dominguinhos
2014
as Self
Gonzaga: From Father to Son
2012
as Self (archive footage)
Belair
2009
A Miss e o Dinossauro
2005
as Himself (archive footage)
Luiz Gonzaga - Danado de Bom
2003
as Self - Singer
Viva São João!
2002
as Self (archive footage)
Missa e Vaquejada
1988
Viva o Gordo
1981
as Self
Grandes Nomes
1980
as Self
Caterina Valente presents Brazilian music
1979
as Self
Chapéu de Couro
1978
The Trapalhões
1977
Luiz Gonzaga, o Rei do Baião
1970
as Ele mesmo
No Way, Spider
1970
Hoje o Galo Sou Eu!
1957
O Comprador de Fazendas
1951
... E o Mundo Se Diverte
1949
Terra Violenta
1949
That's What I'm Gonna Do
1948
The World is a Tambourine
1947