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Jorge Amado

Known For
Writing
Born
August 10, 1912 in Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil
Died
August 6, 2001
Active Years
1949–2025 (77 Years)
Total Credits
64 credits in database
Writing Born Aug 10, 1912 Died Aug 6, 2001 Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil 64 credits
64
Total Credits
1949–2025
77 Years Career Span
12
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Biography

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Name: Jorge Leal Amado de Faria.
Dates: August 10, 1912 – August 6, 2001 (88 years old).
Nationality/Role: Brazilian writer of the modernist school.
Significance: Best known of modern Brazilian writers; work translated into 49 languages.
Film connection: Work popularized in film, notably Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands in 1976.
Themes: Mestiço Brazil, religious syncretism, cheerful/optimistic country beset by deep social and economic differences.
Positions: Occupied the 23rd chair of the Brazilian Academy of Letters from 1961 until death. Federal Deputy for São Paulo.
Awards: 1984 International Nonino Prize in Italy.
Birthplace: Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil.
Known for: Writing.
Known credits: 60.

Jorge Leal Amado de Faria was a Brazilian writer of the modernist school, born on August 10, 1912, in Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil. He died on August 6, 2001, at the age of 88. Recognized as a prominent modern Brazilian writer, his work has been translated into 49 languages and was popularized in the 1976 film Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands. His writing reflects a Mestiço Brazil and features religious syncretism, depicting a cheerful country alongside deep social and economic differences. From 1961 until his death, he held the 23rd chair of the Brazilian

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Jorge Leal Amado de Faria.
Dates: August 10, 1912 – August 6, 2001 (88 years old).
Nationality/School: Brazilian writer of the modernist school.
Status: Best known of modern Brazilian writers.
Reach: Work translated into some 49 languages.
Film connection: Work popularized in film, notably Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands in 1976.
Themes: Reflects the image of a Mestiço Brazil; marked by religious syncretism; depicts a cheerful and optimistic country beset with deep social and economic differences.
Academic/Political: Occupied the 23rd chair of the Brazilian Academy of Letters from 1961 until death in 2001. Won the 1984 International Nonino Prize in Italy. Was Federal Deputy for São Paulo.
Birthplace: Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil.
Known For: Writing.
Known Credits: 60.
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Jorge Leal Amado de Faria was a Brazilian writer of the modernist school born in Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil, on August 10, 1912. He died on August 6, 2001, at the age of 88. Recognized as the best known of modern Brazilian writers, his literary work has been translated into approximately 49 languages. His writing reflects the image of a Mestiço Brazil and is characterized by religious syncretism. Through his work, he depicted a country that was both cheerful and optimistic while simultaneously being beset by deep social and economic differences.
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Amado's work was popularized in film, most notably in the 1976 production Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands. His professional career included serving as a Federal Deputy for São Paulo. In the academic sphere, he occupied the 23rd chair of the Brazilian Academy of Letters from 1961 until his death in 2001. His contributions to literature earned him the 1984 International Nonino Prize in Italy. He is credited with 60 works in his professional history.
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Jorge Leal Amado de Faria was a Brazilian writer of the modernist school who was born in Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil, on August 10, 1912. He remained the best known of modern Brazilian writers, with his literary work being translated into approximately 49 languages. His writing is marked by religious syncretism and reflects the image of a Mestiço Brazil. In his depictions, he portrayed a country that was cheerful and optimistic, though it was also beset with deep social and economic differences.

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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
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  • 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?

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Jorge Amado by the numbers

64credits
46films
18TV series
1949–2025active years

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