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Genésio Arruda

Acting Born May 28, 1898 Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil 17 credits

Biography

Genésio Arruda was a Brazilian actor, radio host, singer, composer, and film director. He became known on the stage for his role as a hillbilly.

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Known for

Film

As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes

as Homem que entra no saco

Full filmography

  • O Julgamento (1976)
  • As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes (1960) as Homem que entra no saco
  • O Cineasta das Platéias (2002)
  • O Dia é Nosso (1941) as Guarabira
  • Zé do Periquito (1961) as Maestro
  • Tristeza do Jeca (1961) as Coronel Policarpo
  • O Babão (1930) as Zé Babão
  • Vocação Irresistível (1924) as Caipira
  • Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997) as Self
  • O Filme que Fala (2026) as Bentinho Samambaia (archive footage)
  • O Amor Não Traz Vantagens (1929)
  • O Campeão de Foot-Ball (1931) as Zezinho
  • Acabaram-se os Otários (1929) as Bentinho Samambaia
  • Uma Encrenca no Olimpo (1929)
  • Carnival in A Major (1955) as Caipira
  • Cômicos... + Cômicos... (1971)
  • Apuros do Genésio (1940) as Elle