Quick Facts
Born:
1898-01-29
Birthplace:
Benfica, Lisbon, Portugal
Credits:
22 Total Roles
Vasco Santana
Acting
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Biography
Vasco AntĂłnio Rodrigues Santana was a Portuguese actor, one of the most renowned of the classical era of Portuguese cinema.
He already had a long career in theatre when he played the main character in the first Portuguese sound film, A Canção de Lisboa, in 1933. He starred in about one dozen films.
He already had a long career in theatre when he played the main character in the first Portuguese sound film, A Canção de Lisboa, in 1933. He starred in about one dozen films.
Known For
A Song of Lisbon
Vasco LeitĂŁo
The Courtyard of the Ballads
Narciso
The Tyrannical Father
Mestre José Santana
O Costa d'Ăfrica
Bernardo Costa
Lisbon
Customer at Fado's House
Lisbon, Anecdotal Chronicle
Self
Fado, a Singer's Story
Joaquim Marujo
FamalicĂŁo
Narrator (voice)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Lisbon MOVIE | Customer at Fado's House |
| 1956 | O Dinheiro dos Pobres MOVIE | Marcos, o sacristĂŁo |
| 1954 | O Costa d'Ăfrica MOVIE | Bernardo Costa |
| 1953 | O ComissĂĄrio de PolĂcia MOVIE | Rolinho - deputy commissioner |
| 1952 | Eram Duzentos IrmĂŁos MOVIE | FernĂŁo Mentes Minto |
| 1952 | O ZĂ© jĂĄ nĂŁo Ă© Analfabeto MOVIE | ZĂ© Analfabeto |
| 1952 | O ZĂ© Analfabeto Faz Exame MOVIE | ZĂ© Analfabeto |
| 1952 | O ZĂ© Analfabeto nos CTT MOVIE | ZĂ© Analfabeto |
| 1952 | O ZĂ© Analfabeto na Vida Corrente MOVIE | ZĂ© Analfabeto |
| 1952 | O ZĂ© Analfabeto e o TrĂąnsito MOVIE | ZĂ© Analfabeto |