Procópio Ferreira
Birthday: 1898-07-08
Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Biography: Procópio Ferreira, stage name João Procópio Ferreira (Rio de Janeiro, July 8, 1898 – Rio de Janeiro, June 18, 1979), was a Brazilian actor, theater director, and playwright. Nicknamed "the glory of Brazilian culture," he is considered the greatest Brazilian actor of the 20th century. Procópio discovered early on his talent for engaging audiences, drawing large audiences to his shows. Over a 62-year career, he played over 500 characters in over 450 plays. (Wikipedia)
Movies
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
"Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affir...
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O Comprador de Fazendas
Seeing his farm in ruins, swindler tries to sell it to the first interested person, who happens to b...
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Como Ganhar na Loteria Sem Perder a Esportiva
A comedy about the happiness of several people who won the number 12 of Sports Lottery, thinking the...
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Our Things
Comical late 1920s Brazilian daily life's situations, portrayed by two friends who decide to serenad...
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Crônica da Cidade Amada
Eleven small stories, loving chronicles about Rio de Janeiro and its people, written by some of the ...
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O Homem dos Papagaios
Poor crook gets a job as janitor in a luxury house. But he starts pretending be the rich owner of th...
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Em Família
Old couple are being evicted and turn to their five children for help. Since no one can accommodate ...
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Insônia
A three-episode anthology film based on short stories by Brazilian writer Graciliano Ramos....
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Tererê Não Resolve
Three couples, two already living in Rio; and the third, with 'the one who hates carnival', coming t...
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