Quick Facts
Born:
1912-08-23
Birthplace:
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Credits:
8 Total Roles
Nelson Rodrigues
Writing
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Biography
Nelson Falcão Rodrigues (Recife, August 23, 1912 – Rio de Janeiro, December 21, 1980) was a writer, journalist, novelist, playwright, short story writer, and chronicler of Brazilian customs and football. He is considered Brazil's most influential playwright.
His plays usually dealt with topics considered taboo by Brazilian society, such as sexuality, virginity and incest, denouncing the hypocrisy of family life in the middle and upper classes.
His plays usually dealt with topics considered taboo by Brazilian society, such as sexuality, virginity and incest, denouncing the hypocrisy of family life in the middle and upper classes.
Known For
Máscara da Traição
Self
O Rei Pelé
Himself
Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos
Self (archive footage)
Fragmentos de Dois Escritores
Himself
Zimba
Self (archive footage)
24 Horas no Rio
Self
Otto: De Trás p/ Diante
Self (archive footage)
Nelson: Por Ele Mesmo
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Otto: De Trás p/ Diante MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2021 | Zimba MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2019 | Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2017 | Nelson: Por Ele Mesmo TV | Self |
| 1970 | 24 Horas no Rio MOVIE | Self |
| 1969 | Máscara da Traição MOVIE | Self |
| 1969 | Fragmentos de Dois Escritores MOVIE | Himself |
| 1962 | O Rei Pelé MOVIE | Himself |