Jorge Amado
Writing Born Aug 10, 1912 Died Aug 6, 2001 Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil 64 credits
Biography
Jorge Amado works in writing. Born August 10, 1912 in Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil. Died August 6, 2001. Archytele tracks 64 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
3 Obás de Xangô
Nas Ondas de Dorival CaymmiTieta do Agreste · Original Story
Nelson Pereira dos Santos – A Life of Cinema
Quando a Coisa Vira Outra
Doña Flor y sus dos maridos · Creator
Dê Lembranças a Todos
Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos · Novel
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Dona Flor e Seus 2 Maridos - O Filme · Novel
The Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere Detail · NovelThe Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere Detail · Story
Gabriela · NovelThe Miracle of the Birds · Original Story
Captains of the Sands · Novel
The Two Deaths of Quincas Wateryell · Novel
Glauber Rocha - The Movie, Brazil's Labyrinth
Pastores da Noite · Story
Port of Miracles · Novel
Brava Gente · NovelFallen Angels Paradise · Novel
Coralito y sus dos maridos · Story
Dona Flor e Seus 2 Maridos · WriterPierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds
Gilberto Gil: Tempo ReiTieta of AgresteTieta of Agreste · NovelO Capeta Carybé · NovelJorge Amado
Большая засада · Original StoryAimé Césaire: A Voice for HistoryAimé Césaire: A Voice for History
Zona+O Compadre de Ogum · NovelJosué de Castro, Cidadão do Mundo
Looking Back at You
Tereza Batista · Novel
Tieta · NovelCapitães da Areia · NovelJorge Amado
Jubiabá · Novel
Tenda dos Milagres · Novel
Gabriela · Novel
Kiss Me Goodbye · NovelO Homem de Areia
Terras do Sem Fim · Original StoryGlauber Rocha: Morto/Vivo
Jorge Amado no Cinema
Full Filmography
64 titles- 3 Obás de Xangô (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Nas Ondas de Dorival Caymmi (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Tieta do Agreste (2024) Original Story
- Nelson Pereira dos Santos – A Life of Cinema (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Quando a Coisa Vira Outra (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Doña Flor y sus dos maridos (2019) Creator
- Dê Lembranças a Todos (2018) as Self
- Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos (2017) Novel
- Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Dona Flor e Seus 2 Maridos - O Filme (2015) Novel
- The Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere Detail (2014) Novel
- The Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere Detail (2014) Story
- Gabriela (2012) Novel
- The Miracle of the Birds (2012) Original Story
- Captains of the Sands (2011) Novel
- The Two Deaths of Quincas Wateryell (2010) Novel
- Glauber Rocha - The Movie, Brazil's Labyrinth (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Pastores da Noite (2002) Story
- Port of Miracles (2001) Novel
- Brava Gente (2000) Novel
- Fallen Angels Paradise (2000) Novel
- Coralito y sus dos maridos (1999) Story
- Dona Flor e Seus 2 Maridos (1998) Writer
- Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds (1998) as Self
- Gilberto Gil: Tempo Rei (1996) as Self
- Tieta of Agreste (1996) as Ele Mesmo
- Tieta of Agreste (1996) Novel
- O Capeta Carybé (1996) Novel
- Jorge Amado (1996) as Self
- Большая засада (1995) Original Story
- Aimé Césaire: A Voice for History (1995) as Self
- Aimé Césaire: A Voice for History (1995) as Self
- Zona+ (1994) as Próprio
- O Compadre de Ogum (1994) Novel
- Josué de Castro, Cidadão do Mundo (1994)
- Looking Back at You (1993) as Self
- Tereza Batista (1992) Novel
- Tieta (1989) Novel
- Capitães da Areia (1989) Novel
- Jorge Amado (1989) as Ele mesmo
- Jubiabá (1987) Novel
- Tenda dos Milagres (1985) Novel
- Gabriela (1983) Novel
- Kiss Me Goodbye (1982) Novel
- O Homem de Areia (1982) as Ele mesmo
- Terras do Sem Fim (1981) Original Story
- Glauber Rocha: Morto/Vivo (1981)
- Jorge Amado no Cinema (1979)
- Tent of Miracles (1977) Novel
- Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976) Novel
- Bahia (1976) Writer
- Bahia (1976) Novel
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self
- Gabriela (1975) Novel
- Na Casa de Rio Vermelho (1974) as Self
- Bahia de Todos os Santos (1974) as Self
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self - Main Guest
- The Sandpit Generals (1972) Novel
- The Sandpit Generals (1972) Story
- Bahia, For Example (1969) as Self
- Seara Vermelha (1964) Novel
- Gabriela, Cravo e Canela (1961) Novel
- The Wind Rose (1957) Screenplay
- Terra Violenta (1949) Novel
- Vendaval Maravilhoso (1949) Novel
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jorge Amado best known for?
Jorge Amado is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Gabriela (2012), Port of Miracles (2001), Brava Gente (2000), Dona Flor e Seus 2 Maridos (1998).
When and where was Jorge Amado born?
Jorge Amado was born on August 10, 1912 in Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil. They passed away on August 6, 2001.
How many credits does Jorge Amado have?
Jorge Amado has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2025.
What is Jorge Amado's background in cinema and television?
Jorge Leal Amado de Faria (10 August 1912 – 6 August 2001) was a Brazilian writer of the modernist school. He remains the best known of modern Brazilian writers, with his work having been translated into some 49 languages and popularized in film, notably Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands in 1976. His work reflects the ima...
Jorge Amado by the numbers
64credits
46films
18TV series
1949–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self — aged about 62
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self - Main Guest — aged about 59
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