Antônio Abujamra

Biography

Antônio Abujamra, OMC (Ourinhos, September 15, 1932 – São Paulo, April 28, 2015) was an award-winning theater and television director, actor and Brazilian presenter, being one of the first to introduce the theatrical methods of Bertolt Brecht and Roger Planchon on Brazilian stages. He was known for his irreverence, his performances and his acidic and critical humor in relation to social taboos.

Known For

Federal Bank Heist

as Moacir

Carlota Joaquina, Princess of Brazil

as Conde de Mata-Porcos

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

as Pepe

What Is It Worth?

as Manoel Fernandes

Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion

as Diretor do Teatro Municipal

Who Killed Pixote?

as Advogado

Que Rei Sou Eu?

as Mestre Ravengar

Sermões

Andando nas Nuvens

as Álvaro Luiz Gomes

The City of Pirates

as Self (archive footage)