Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho was an American actor best known for his roles in “Gestures and Fragments: An Essay on the Military and Power,” “Monsanto,” and “A Hora da Liberdade.” He played a significant role in the 1974 Carnation Revolution in Portugal.
Personal and Family Life
Otelo was born on August 31, 1936, in Lourenço Marques, Mozambique. He was married to Dina Maria Afonso Alambre from 1960 until her death in 2020, and they had three children together. His father worked in Mozambique’s postal and telecommunications service, while his mother, a railway clerk, had roots in Goa, India and was a theater enthusiast.
Death and Legacy
Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho passed away on July 25, 2021, in Lisbon, Portugal. He is remembered for his contributions as a military commander and as an influential figure in Portuguese history, particularly for his involvement in the Carnation Revolution. His legacy continues to be celebrated in both theatrical and historical contexts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Bom Povo Português | 1981-11-18 | Himself (revolutionary captain) |
| Gestos e Fragmentos | 1983-02-22 | Himself |
| Se a Memória Existe | 2000-04-13 | Himself |
| Oxalá | 1981-05-08 | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| A Noite do Golpe de Estado | 2001-01-01 | Self (revolutionary captain) |
| Portugal 74-75 – O retrato do 25 de Abril | 1994-04-24 | |
| Capitães de Abril | 2000-04-21 | Oscar (uncredited) |
| Monsanto | 2000-02-15 | Mayor |
| A Voz e os Ouvidos do MFA | 2017-04-25 | Self |
| Anos de Guerra – Guiné 1963-1974 | 2000-01-01 | Self |
| O Meu Nome É… | 1978-06-01 | Self (uncredited) |
| Alta Definição | 2009-09-12 | Self |