João Carlos Barroso was an American actor best known for his roles in Estúpido Cupido, Roque Santeiro, and other notable productions. He had a long and successful acting career spanning over 55 years.
Personal and Family Life
Born on February 28, 1950, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, João’s career as an actor began at a young age when he was discovered playing soccer. He was married to Sheila Dorfman from 1983 until their divorce in 1989. João was known for his youthful appearance throughout his life.
Career Highlights
João started acting when he was only eleven, participating in the Brazilian-Argentine co-production Tercer Mundo, which was released in 1973. He made his debut on Globo TV in 1965 in Rua da Matriz, Brazil’s first telenovela, and gained recognition for his roles as Tavico and Toninho Jiló in Estúpido Cupido and Roque Santeiro, respectively.
Death and Legacy
João Carlos Barroso sadly passed away on August 12, 2019, in Rio de Janeiro due to pancreatic cancer. His legacy as a talented actor continues to be remembered by fans of Brazilian television and theater.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Nos Tempos da Vaselina | 1979-06-13 | Onofre |
| Um Homem e Sua Jaula | 1974-09-23 | João |
| O Pistoleiro | 1975-12-08 | José |
| Pedro y Pablo | 1973-08-02 | |
| Dona Eulália | 2004-03-15 | Eusébio |
| Mico Preto | 1990-05-07 | Waldisney |
| Pedra Sobre Pedra | 1992-01-06 | Arquibaldo |
| Tropicaliente | 1994-05-16 | Plínio |
| Mulheres de Areia | 1993-02-01 | Daniel |
| Roque Santeiro | 1985-06-24 | Toninho Jiló |
| Marron Glacé | 1979-08-06 | Luís César |
| Uga-Uga | 2000-05-08 | Pereirinha |
| O Bem-Amado | 1973-01-22 | Eustórgio da Anunciação |
| Pecado Capital | 1975-11-24 | Valter Lisboa |
| O Salvador da Pátria | 1989-01-09 | Fidélis |
| Zorra | 2015-05-09 | |
| Era uma Vez… | 1998-03-30 | J.J. |
| Rua da Matriz | 1965-04-26 | |
| Locomotivas | 1977-03-01 | Paulo Cabral |
| livre Para Voar | 1984-09-17 | Alvinho |
| Direito de Amar | 1987-02-16 | Danilo Barros |
| Pecado Rasgado | 1978-09-04 | Geraldo |