Amacio Mazzaropi

Biography

Amácio Mazzaropi (São Paulo, April 9, 1912 – São Paulo, June 13, 1981) was a Brazilian actor, comedian, singer and filmmaker. Mazzaropi started in the circus, acted in the theater, was a pioneer in radio and television, until reaching the cinema. He was an actor, presenter, director and entrepreneur. His greatest legacy for later generations is in his film production. In three decades, Mazzaropi participated in thirty-two cinematographic productions, the first as an actor, but from 1958 onwards, also as a producer. He died in 1981 before completing his thirty-third film.

Known For

Jeca Tatu

as Jeca

As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes

as Pedro Malazartes

Casinha Pequenina

as Chico

Chofer de Praça

as Zacarias "Caría"

O Corintiano

as Manuel

A Banda das Velhas Virgens

as Gostoso

Jeca e Seu Filho Preto

as Seu Zé do Traque

Sai da Frente

as Isidoro Colepicola

Meu Japão Brasileiro

as Fofuca

Zé do Periquito

as Zenó, o Zé do Periquito