Adoniran Barbosa was a Brazilian actor and composer who is best known for Secrets of Sand (1973), They Don’t Wear Black Tie (1981), and Sassaricando (1987).
Personal and Family Life
Adoniran Barbosa was born as João Rubinato on August 6, 1910, in Valinhos, São Paulo, Brazil. He had a large family with six siblings and was the son of Emma Rubitano and Fernando. He had two marriages: first to Olga Rodrigues from 1936 to 1937, with whom he had a daughter named Maria Helena, and later to Matilde, starting their relationship in 1937 and staying together until his death.
Death and Legacy
Adoniran Barbosa passed away on November 23, 1982, in São Paulo, Brazil. His work in film and music left a significant impact on Brazilian culture, and he is remembered fondly for his contributions to the arts. He also has a grandson named Alfredo, who continues his family’s legacy.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| O Cangaceiro | 1953-01-20 | Mané Mole |
| Candinho | 1954-03-25 | Pancrácio |
| A Carrocinha | 1955-09-01 | Salvador |
| Bruma Seca | 1961-05-29 | |
| A Pensão de D. Estela | 1956-01-01 | |
| Os Três Cangaceiros | 1959-01-01 | |
| A Super Fêmea | 1973-11-05 | Ernesto |
| Elis Regina: Doce de Pimenta | 2007-01-16 | Himself |
| Mulher de Verdade | 1955-07-06 | |
| Ma Che Bambina | 1986-01-01 | |
| Esquina da Ilusão | 1955-09-05 | |
| Adoniran – Meu Nome é João Rubinato | 2020-01-23 | Himself (archive footage) |
| Carnaval em Lá Maior | 1955-02-16 | Judeu |
| Transversal do Tempo | 2020-03-17 | Self (archive footage) |
| Caídos do Céu | 1946-02-25 | |
| Pif-Paf | 1945-01-05 | Judeu / Porteiro |
| Elas São do Baralho | 1977-12-07 | |
| O Despertar da Besta | 1970-10-01 |