Dorival Caymmi
Biography
Dorival Caymmi works in acting. Born April 30, 1914 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Died August 16, 2008. Archytele tracks 36 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
36 titles- 3 Obás de Xangô (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- 3 Obás de Xangô (2025) Music
- Nas Ondas de Dorival Caymmi (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Dorival Caymmi - Um Homem de Afetos (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Dorivando Saravá, o Preto Que Virou Mar (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Dê Lembranças a Todos (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- A Casa do Tom: Mundo, Monde, Mondo (2007) as Self
- Taking a Chance on Love: Jane Monheit in Concert (2005) as Self / Guest - Guitar
- Celebrity (2003) as Self
- Lara (2002) Orchestrator
- Lara (2002) Music
- Um Certo Dorival Caymmi (2002) as Self
- Samba Riachão (2001) as Self
- Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997) as Self
- It's All Brazil (1997) as Self
- Bahia de Todos os Sambas (1996) as Self
- Nosso Amigo Radamés Gnattali (1991) as Self
- A Embaixatriz do Samba (1991) as Self
- Jorge Amado (1989) Music
- Talking Cinema (1986) as Self
- Tenda dos Milagres (1985) Music
- Brasil (1981) as Self (archive footage)
- Caterina Valente presents Brazilian music (1979) as Self
- Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: O Minotauro (1978) Original Music Composer
- Na Casa de Rio Vermelho (1974) as Self
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Dorival Caymmi: Programa Ensaio (1972) as Self
- The Sandpit Generals (1972) as John Adam
- Bahia, For Example (1969) as Self
- Dangerous Game (1967) Music
- The Girl from Ipanema (1967) as Homem no Carnaval
- Three Loves in Rio (1959) Music
- Estrela da Manhã (1950)
- Pureza (1940) Music
- Banana-da-Terra (1939)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dorival Caymmi best known for?
Dorival Caymmi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Secrets Behind the Wall (1965), Le Grand Échiquier (1972).
When and where was Dorival Caymmi born?
Dorival Caymmi was born on April 30, 1914 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. They passed away on August 16, 2008.
How many credits does Dorival Caymmi have?
Dorival Caymmi has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1939 to 2025.
What is Dorival Caymmi's background in cinema and television?
Dorival Caymmi (Salvador, April 30, 1914 – Rio de Janeiro, August 16, 2008) was a Brazilian singer, composer, instrumentalist, poet, painter and actor, active for more than 70 years, beginning in 1933. He contributed to the birth of Brazil's bossa nova movement, and several of his samba pieces, such as "Samba da Minha ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 58
- Celebrity (2003) as Self — aged about 89
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