Gianfrancesco Guarnieri was an Italian-American actor best known for his roles in Secrets of Sand, The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga, and They Don’t Wear Black Tie. He was born on August 6, 1934, in Milan, Italy, and later emigrated to Brazil.
Personal and Family Life
Gianfrancesco Guarnieri was married twice. His first marriage was to Cecilia Thompson from 1958 until their divorce in 1965, with whom he had two children. Later, he married Vanya Sant’anna in 1965, and they had three children together. He was the father of two sons, Flávio and Paulo Guarnieri, as well as a grandfather to seven grandchildren.
Career
Guarnieri had a successful career in theater, television, and film, writing nearly 30 plays throughout his life. He appeared in several popular movies and soap operas, becoming a notable figure in Brazilian entertainment.
Death and Legacy
Gianfrancesco Guarnieri passed away on July 22, 2006, in São Paulo, Brazil, due to kidney failure. His contributions to Brazilian theater and film have left a lasting legacy, as he is remembered for both his performances and his writings.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Diário da Província | 1978-05-26 | |
| O Grande Momento | 1958-12-03 | Zeca |
| O Jogo da Vida | 1977-06-17 | Perus |
| Eles Não Usam Black-Tie | 1981-09-28 | Otávio |
| Gaijin: Caminhos da Liberdade | 1980-02-20 | Enrico |
| A Próxima Vítima | 1983-05-10 | Guido Andreolli |
| Asa Branca – Um Sonho Brasileiro | 1980-01-07 | Toninho |
| O Quatrilho | 1995-10-20 | Padre Giobbe |
| Beijo 2348/72 | 1990-10-01 | |
| Por Incrível que Pareça | 1986-01-02 | Líder dos Grevistas |
| Guarnieri | 2017-01-28 | Himself (archive footage) |
| Você Também Pode Dar um Presunto Legal | 2006-07-05 | |
| Contos de Lygia e Morte | 1999-01-01 | |
| As Três Mortes de Solano | 1976-11-11 | |
| Vianinha | 1987-09-14 | |
| Incidente em Antares – O Filme | 2018-01-19 | Pudim de Cachaça |
| Vento Bravo | 2007-01-01 | Self |
| Celebração – 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional | 1997-01-01 | Self |
| Teatro Brasileiro: Novas Tendências | 1975-01-01 | |
| Primeira Chance | 1963-01-01 | Narrador |
| Metamorphoses | 2004-03-14 | |
| Pátria Minha | 1994-07-18 | Waldomiro Bezerra de Quental |
| O Mapa da Mina | 1993-03-29 | Vicente Rocha |
| Belíssima | 2005-11-07 | Pepe Molina |
| Cambalacho | 1986-03-10 | Jerônimo Machado (Gegê) |
| Mundo da Lua | 1991-10-06 | Orlando Silva |
| Incidente em Antares | 1994-11-29 | Pudim de Cachaça |
| Anos Rebeldes | 1992-07-14 | Dr. Salviano |
| Rainha da Sucata | 1990-04-02 | Saldanha |
| Meu Pé de Laranja Lima | 1998-12-07 | Manuel Valadares (Portuga) |
| Helena | 1987-05-04 | Walter Scott |
| A Próxima Vítima | 1995-03-13 | Eliseo Giardini |
| Mandala | 1987-10-12 | Túlio Silveira |
| Jogo da Vida | 1981-10-26 | Manoel Vieira de Souza (Seu Vieira) |
| Sol de Verão | 1982-10-11 | Caetano Spina |
| A Muralha | 1968-07-09 | Leonel Olinto |