Luis Gustavo was a Swedish-born American actor who is best known for his roles in “Romeu e Julieta: O Casamento,” “Elas por Elas,” and “Beto Rockfeller.” Born on February 2, 1934, he made significant contributions to television and film throughout his career before passing away on September 19, 2021.
Personal and Family Life
Luis Gustavo was born in Gothenburg, Sweden, to diplomat Luís Amador Sanchez and Helena Blanco. He had two marriages, first to Desirée Vignolli, with whom he had a daughter named Jessica, and later to Mila Moreira. He also had relatives in the acting industry, being the uncle of actors Cássio Gabus Mendes and Tato Gabus Mendes.
Death and Legacy
Luis Gustavo passed away on September 19, 2021, in Itatiba, São Paulo, Brazil, after a battle with cancer. His career left a lasting impact on Brazilian television and cinema, with memorable performances that continue to be celebrated by fans and colleagues.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| O Casamento de Romeu e Julieta | 2005-03-18 | Baragatti |
| Os Penetras | 2012-11-30 | Anchieta |
| Amada Amante | 1978-06-01 | Tuca |
| O Sobrado | 1956-05-28 | Jango Veiga |
| Sede de Amar (Capuzes Negros) | 1978-02-11 | |
| Casinha Pequenina | 1963-05-11 | Bento |
| Beto Rockefeller | 1970-01-01 | Beto |
| Sai de Baixo: O Filme | 2019-02-21 | Vavá |
| As Aventuras de Mário Fofoca | 1983-03-10 | Mário Fofoca |
| Lenita | 2023-10-27 | Self |
| Mord in Rio | 1963-12-06 | André |
| Sai de Baixo | 1996-03-31 | Vavá |
| Brasil a Bordo | 2018-01-25 | Gonçalo Galvez |
| Mico Preto | 1990-05-07 | Firmino do Espírito Santo |
| O Profeta | 2006-10-16 | Piragibe Carvalho |
| O Mapa da Mina | 1993-03-29 | Antônio Machado (Toni) |
| Ti Ti Ti | 2010-07-19 | Mário Cury (Mário Fofoca) |
| Três Irmãs | 2008-09-15 | Vidigal Castro |
| Joia Rara | 2013-09-16 | Apolônio Fonseca |
| Começar de Novo | 2004-08-30 | Glauco Oliveira Teles (Elvis Doidão) |
| A Volta de Beto Rockfeller | 1973-03-26 | Alberto (Beto Rockfeller) |
| O Beijo do Vampiro | 2002-08-26 | Galileu Van Burger |
| O Salvador da Pátria | 1989-01-09 | José Matos |
| Malhação | 1995-04-24 | Heitor Laroche |
| Alma Gêmea | 2005-06-20 | Romeu |
| As Cariocas | 2010-10-19 | Gustavo |
| Cama de Gato | 2009-10-05 | Waldemar Moreira |
| Anjo Mau | 1976-02-02 | Ricardo Medeiros |
| Confissões de Adolescente | 1994-08-22 | Paulo Araújo |
| Mário Fofoca | 1983-03-13 | Mário Fofoca |
| Elas por Elas | 1982-05-10 | Mário Cury (Mário Fofoca) |
| Ti Ti Ti | 1985-08-05 | Ariclenes Almeida (Ari) / Victor Valentín |