Walmor de Souza Chagas (28 August 1930 – 18 January 2013) was a Brazilian actor, director, and producer.[1] He appeared in more than 50 films and television shows between 1965 and 2012.

Walmor Chagas
Chagas in 2006
Born
Walmor de Souza Chagas

(1930-08-28)28 August 1930
Died18 January 2013(2013-01-18) (aged 82)
Occupation(s)Actor, director, producer
Years active1965–2012
Spouse
(m. 1956; died 1969)
Children1

In 1956 he was awarded the Prêmio Saci, among the most prestigious awards in Brazilian cinema in the 1950s and 1960s.[2]

Chagas died on 18 January 2013, at his home in Guaratinguetá, São Paulo. He was found with a bullet wound in the head. It is believed that he committed suicide.[3]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1965 São Paulo, Sociedade Anônima Carlos
1970 Beto Rockfeller
1973 Mestiça, a Escrava Indomável Gonçalves
1974 Um Homem Célebre Pestana
1976 Xica da Silva Comendador João Fernandes
1980 Asa Branca: Um Sonho Brasileiro Isaías
1981 Memórias do Medo Raul Pratis
1982 Filhos e Amantes Cláudio
1982 Luz del Fuego Senator João Gaspar
1983 Parahyba Mulher Macho João Pessoa
1984 Patriamada Rocha Queiroz
1988 Banana Split
1990 Beijo 2348/72 Supreme court judge
1993 Sonho Meu Afrânio Guerra TV series
1994 Mil e Uma
1997 Malhação (Participação Especial)
2001 Memórias Póstumas Dr. Vilaça
2002 Histórias do Olhar Frederico
2002 Esperança Giuseppe TV series
2007 Valsa para Bruno Stein Bruno Stein
2007 Caminhos do Coração Dr, Sócrates Mayer TV series
2008 Bodas de Papel Sr. Arnaldo
2008 A Favorita Dr. Salvatore TV series
2012 Cara ou Coroa Lilian's grandfather
2012 A Coleção Invisível Samir
2015 Chatô, o Rei do Brasil Militar

References

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  1. ^ "Walmor Chagas: 'Só ator de país pobre se sujeita às novelas'". estadao.com. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
  2. ^ O Estado de S. Paulo, April 1st, 1960; "Dia 16 no Marrocos a festa do Saci". Primeiro Caderno, página 8
  3. ^ "Walmor Chagas morre aos 82 anos". Globo.com. 18 January 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
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