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Fernando Benini Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1942-11-18

Birthplace:
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Credits:
17 Total Roles

Fernando Benini

Acting

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Biography

Antônio Fernando Benini was born in São Paulo on November 18, 1942. He works in television, theater and cinema.

Fernando Benini was born in the neighborhood of Lapa, in the capital, but soon his parents moved inland, the city of Descalvado. Due to the strong Catholic faith of his parents, Fernando was referred to the Seminary in the Archdiocese of Campinas. But that's when the boy met the theater, and he was charmed by it. He also continued there, where he studied Philosophy. He only left the Seminary, when he became an adult, and was in the first year of Theology.

Fernando Benini then moved to the capital and entered FAAP, Faculdade Armando Álvarez Penteado, where he did Fine Arts. He graduated in 1977. He started teaching at Escola Granja Viana. He was a professor of Philosophy. He also taught Fine Arts, which he did from 1973 to 1984.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2016 Carrossel 2: O Sumiço de Maria Joaquina MOVIE Firmino Gonçalves
2012 Carrossel TV Firmino Gonçalves
1989 Queen of Clubs MOVIE Self
1987 As Amantes de um Jumento MOVIE Self
1987 Prisoners of the Amazon Jungle MOVIE Self
1986 Laura's Vacation MOVIE Self
1986 Movie Dementia MOVIE Wagner
1986 Um Jumento em Minha Cama MOVIE Self
1986 Male, Female & Co. MOVIE Cobra
1985 A Gunman Named Papaco MOVIE Papaco

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