Quick Facts
Born:
1910-12-15
Birthplace:
Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
Credits:
85 Total Roles
Rodolfo Arena
Acting
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Biography
Angelo Arena, known as Rodolfo Arena (Araraquara, December 15, 1910 — Rio de Janeiro, August 31, 1980), was a Brazilian actor.
Son of Italians Antonio Arena and Rosa Acettosi, he was born in the interior of São Paulo. He began his artistic career in the circus. In the 1930s he debuted in theater and from then on had a successful career that included almost one hundred films, some soap operas and more than three hundred plays. He was one of the most prolific actors in Brazilian cinema.
Son of Italians Antonio Arena and Rosa Acettosi, he was born in the interior of São Paulo. He began his artistic career in the circus. In the 1930s he debuted in theater and from then on had a successful career that included almost one hundred films, some soap operas and more than three hundred plays. He was one of the most prolific actors in Brazilian cinema.
Known For
Macunaima
Maanape
Bye Bye Brazil
Lavrador
Lady on the Bus
Self
Killed the Family and Went to the Movies
Pai
Xica
Sargento-Mor
Saint Bernard
Dr. Magalhães
The Drunkard
José
The Woman Who Invented Love
Doutor Perdigão
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Spirit of Zé Lins MOVIE | Self |
| 1997 | Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional MOVIE | Self |
| 1981 | A Mulher Sensual MOVIE | Pai de Marina |
| 1981 | Fruit of Love MOVIE | Self |
| 1980 | The Woman Who Invented Love MOVIE | Doutor Perdigão |
| 1980 | Bububu no Bobobó MOVIE | Self |
| 1980 | The Torturer MOVIE | Self |
| 1980 | Bye Bye Brazil MOVIE | Lavrador |
| 1980 | Flamengo Paixão MOVIE | Self |
| 1979 | A Pantera Nua MOVIE | Self |