Chico Anysio

Biography

Francisco "Chico" Anysio de Oliveira Paula Filho, OMC (Maranguape, April 12, 1931 – Rio de Janeiro, March 23, 2012), was a Brazilian comedian, actor, radio actor, producer, announcer, screenwriter, writer, voice actor, presenter, composer and painter, known for his numerous sketches and comedy programs on Rede Globo, the network where he worked for over forty years. Having created more than two hundred comic characters in a 65-year career, he is considered one of the greatest Brazilian comedians.

Known For

If I Were You 2

as Olavo

Hermanoteu In the Land of Godah

as Deus

Tieta of Agreste

as Zé Esteves

An Extremely Nutty Teacher

as Monsenhor Aristides

Hermanoteu na Terra de Godah: O Filme

as Deus (Voice)

Sítio do Picapau Amarelo

as Doutor Saraiva

The Bunglers

as Azambuja

Terra Nostra

as Barão Josué de Medeiros

Simonal: No One Knows How Tough It Was

as Self

Sinhá Moça

as Everaldo Batista