Francisco Dantas was an American actor best known for his roles in Irmãos Coragem, Selva de Pedra, and Carnaval no Fogo. Born on September 18, 1911, in Lithuania, he later moved to Brazil, where he pursued his acting career until his passing on August 29, 2000.
Personal and Family Life
Francisco Dantas was born as Franciskus Vladislovas Cepukaitis in Lithuania. Details about his family life are scarce, but he established his career in Brazil, becoming a notable figure in the film industry. He embraced Brazilian culture and was well-regarded in the acting community.
Death and Legacy
Francisco Dantas passed away on August 29, 2000, in Rio de Janeiro due to kidney failure. His contributions to Brazilian cinema are remembered, and he left behind a legacy through his diverse roles in various films and television shows.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ódio | 1977-08-09 | Advogado |
| O Cinderelo Trapalhão | 1979-04-01 | Coronel Dourado |
| Quem Roubou Meu Samba? | 1959-01-01 | Dr. Ranulfo |
| Quem Sabe… Sabe! | 1956-01-01 | |
| A Viúva Valentina | 1960-07-04 | |
| Aladim e a Lâmpada Maravilhosa | 1973-06-12 | Dr. Mário |
| O Noivo da Girafa | 1957-01-16 | |
| Marcelo Zona Sul | 1970-02-11 | Anacleto |
| Pais Quadrados, Filhos Avançados | 1970-02-08 | |
| A Baronesa Transviada | 1957-08-16 | Juvaldo |
| Massacre no Supermercado | 1968-01-01 | |
| Robin Hood, O Trapalhão da Floresta | 1974-01-01 | Tabelião |
| Dona Xêpa | 1959-10-13 | Professor de francês |
| Fuzileiro do Amor | 1956-04-24 | |
| As Loucuras de Um Sedutor | 1977-12-20 | Sr. Campos |
| Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos | 1976-11-22 | Dr. Argemiro |
| Eu Sou o Tal | 1959-01-01 | |
| Carnaval no Fogo | 1949-01-01 | Bandido Medroso |
| Uma Pantera em Minha Cama | 1971-01-01 | |
| O Viúvo Alegre | 1960-01-11 | |
| Salve-Se Quem Puder – O Rally da Juventude | 1973-02-01 | |
| Hipertensão | 1986-10-06 | Américo |
| Felicidade | 1991-10-07 | Seu Matias |
| Mulheres de Areia | 1993-02-01 | padre |
| Gabriela | 1975-04-14 | Coronel Jesuíno Mendonça |
| Super Bronco | 1979-05-06 | Diretor do Hospício |
| Escrava Isaura | 1976-10-11 | Matoso |
| A Sucessora | 1978-10-09 | Dr. Moretti |
| Água Viva | 1980-02-04 | Marciano Laranjeira |
| Selva de Pedra | 1972-04-10 | José Neves |