José Wilker
Biography
José Wilker was a Brazilian film, stage, and television actor and director. Born on August 20, 1946, in Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil, he gained fame in telenovelas and internationally known for his role in the movie Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands. He appeared in numerous film and television projects, with a total of 133 known credits. José Wilker passed away on April 5, 2014, at the age of 67.
Career overview
José Wilker was a Brazilian film, stage, and television actor and director. He gained fame in telenovelas, with one notable example being Roque Santeiro, which aired in 1985. This exposure led to his international recognition.
José Wilker's international breakthrough came with his role in the movie Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands, released in 1976. In this film, he played the character Vadinho, a husband who returns from the dead to tempt Sônia Braga's character. This performance contributed to his growing reputation as a talented actor.
Throughout his career, José Wilker accumulated a significant number of credits, totaling 133 known credits. His work spanned multiple mediums, including film, stage, and television. His contributions to Brazilian entertainment have left a lasting impact, with his performances continuing to be recognized and remembered.
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Full Filmography
141 titles- Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina (2021) as Self
- Dunas do Barato (2017) as Self
- Brazilian Cinema in the 20th Century (2017) as Self
- Wilker Eterno (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- As Aventuras do Pequeno Colombo (2016) as Conde de Saint-Germain
- Magnifica 70 (2015) as Tiradentes
- The Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere Detail (2014) as Chico Pacheco
- Isolados (2014) as Dr. Fausto
- Trail of Lies (2013) as Herbert Marques
- Invisible World (2013) as Segment "Kreuko"
- Golden Oldies 2 (2013) as Juca
- Giovanni Improtta (2013) as Giovanni Improtta
- Giovanni Improtta (2013) Director
- VINTE - RioFilme, 20 anos de cinema brasileiro (2013) as Self
- Gabriela (2012) as Coronel Jesuíno Mendonça
- O Brado Retumbante (2012) as Floriano Pedreira
- Elvis & Madonna (2011) as Pachecão
- The Well Beloved One (2011) as Zeca Diabo
- A Melhor Idade (2011) as Antenor
- The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga (2011) as Joãozinho Bem-Bem
- Tancredo - A Travessia (2011)
- Na Forma da Lei (2010) as Dr. Mourão
- The Well Beloved One (2010) as Zeca Diabo
- Cinquentinha (2009) as Daniel Lopes de Carvalho
- Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado (2009) as Self
- O Sonho de Inacim (2009)
- Now Boarding (2009) as Fulano
- The Three Sisters (2008) as Augusto Pinheiro
- Sexo com Amor? (2008) as Jorge
- Romance (2008) as Danilo
- Golden Oldies (2008) as Juca
- Two Faces (2007) as Francisco Macieira
- Amazônia: De Galvez a Chico Mendes (2007) as Luis Gálvez
- JK (2006) as Juscelino Kubitschek
- Canta Maria (2006) as Lampião
- The Greatest Love of All (2006) as Antônio
- Her Own Destiny (2004) as Giovanni Improtta
- Onde Anda Você (2004) as Mandarim
- Redeemer (2004) as Dr. Sabóia
- Celebrity (2003) as Self
- The Man of the Year (2003) as Sílvio
- Mary, Mother of the Son of God (2003) as Pilatos
- Viva Sapato! (2003) as Fernando
- Desejos de Mulher (2002) as Ariel Godoy
- The Fifth of Hell (2002) as Marquês de Marialva
- Banquete (2002)
- Dead in the Water (2002) as Father
- Suspiros Republicanos ao Crepúsculo de um Império Tropical (2002) as Narrator
- Um Anjo Caiu do Céu (2001) as Tarso de Montaltino
- Movie Theaters of Rio (2001) as Self
- A Muralha (2000) as Dom Diogo
- Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion (2000) as Donizetti
- Mild Poison (1999) as Waldomiro Cerqueira
- For All - O Trampolim da Vitória (1998) as Giancarlo Sandrini
- A Justiceira (1997) as Ronaldo
- Guerra de Canudos - Minissérie (1997) as Antônio Conselheiro
- Guerra de Canudos - Minissérie (1997) Co-Producer
- The Battle of Canudos (1997) as Antônio Conselheiro
- The Battle of Canudos (1997) Producer
- Little Book of Love (1997) as Alaor
- Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997) as Self
- Sai de Baixo (1996)
- Anjo de Mim (1996) as Bianor
- O Fim do Mundo (1996) as Sebastião "Tião" Socó
- A Vida Como Ela É... (1996) as Narrador (voice)
- Delicado (1996)
- The Next Victim (1995) as Marcelo Rossi
- Josué de Castro, Cidadão do Mundo (1994) as Narrator
- Fera Ferida (1993) as Demóstenes Maçaranduba da Costa
- Jequitibá (1993) as Belarmino
- Black August (1993) as Pedro Lomagno
- Paixão e Guerra no Sertão de Canudos (1993) as Narrador
- Anos Rebeldes (1992) as Fábio Brito
- Medicine Man (1992) as Dr. Miguel Ornega
- Mico Preto (1990) as Frederico Menezes Garcia
- Lovely Child (1990) as Álvaro
- O Salvador da Pátria (1989) as João Matos / Miro Ferraz
- Better Days Ahead (1989) as Wallace Caldeira
- Doida Demais (1989) as Noé
- Solidão: Uma Linda História de Amor (1989)
- A Porta Aberta (1989)
- Prisoner of Rio (1988) as Salo
- Carmem (1987) as Camilo Prata
- Carmem (1987) Director
- Corpo Santo (1987) as Ulisses Queiróz
- Corpo Santo (1987) Director
- Helena (1987) Director
- China, o Império do Centro (1987) as Narrator
- Subway to the Stars (1987) as Professor
- Besame Mucho (1987) as Xico
- Leila Diniz (1987) as Henrique Martins
- Fonte da Saudade (1987)
- Baixo Gávea (1986) as Maluco da bomba
- The Man in the Black Cape (1986) as Tenório Cavalcanti
- Roque Santeiro (1985) as Luis Roque Duarte ("Roque Santeiro")
- Um Sonho a Mais (1985) as chefe de reportagem
- Transas e Caretas (1984) as Thiago Moura Imperial Leme
- Transas e Caretas (1984) Director
- A Mulher do Atirador de Facas (1984)
- São Bernardo (1984)
- Jango (1984) as Narrator
- Mad Love (1983) Director
- Bandidos da Falange (1983) as Tito Lívio
- O Bom Burguês (1983) as Lucas
- Final Feliz (1982) as Rodrigo Mendonça
- Fiebre amarilla (1982)
- The King of the Candle (1982) as Abelardo Segundo
- Cute but Ordinary (1981) as Edgar
- Brilhante (1981) as Sidney da Costa Pinto / Osvaldo Mesquita
- Los crápulas (1981)
- Plumas & Paetês (1980) as Renato / Paulo
- Bye Bye Brazil (1980) as Lorde Cigano
- Diamante Bruto (1978)
- Professor Kranz german in Germany (1978) as Leleco
- Batalha dos Guararapes (1978) as João Fernandes Vieira
- Anjo Mau (1976) as Rodrigo Medeiros
- Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976) as Waldomiro 'Vadinho' Santos Guimarães
- Confissões de Uma Viúva Moça (1976)
- Xica (1976) as Conde Valadares
- Gabriela (1975) as Mundinho Falcão (Raimundo Falcão)
- O Casal (1975) as Alfredo Giacometti
- Deliciosas Traições do Amor (1975)
- Ana, a Libertina (1975)
- Corrida do Ouro (1974) as Fábio Rossi
- Amor e Medo (1974)
- Cavalo de Aço (1973) as Atílio
- Os Ossos do Barão (1973) as Martino
- O Bofe (1972) as Bandeira
- The Conspirators (1972) as Tiradentes
- Dybbuk: The Demon (1972) as Hannan
- Caso Especial (1971) as assassino
- Caso Especial (1971) as Hanan
- Bandeira 2 (1971) as Zelito
- Eu Sou Vida, Eu Não Sou Morte (1970)
- Estranho Triângulo (1970)
- Massacre no Supermercado (1968)
- On Borrowed Time (1968) as Torturador
- El Justicero (1967)
- Paixão (1965)
- The Deceased (1965) as (uncredited)
- Timeless Eye as Old Franz
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is José Wilker best known for?
José Wilker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Trail of Lies (2013), Gabriela (2012), UFO Robot Grendizer vs. Great Mazinger (1976), The Three Sisters (2008).
When and where was José Wilker born?
José Wilker was born on August 20, 1946 in Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil. They passed away on April 5, 2014.
How many credits does José Wilker have?
José Wilker has accumulated over 141 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2021.
What is José Wilker's background in cinema and television?
José Wilker was a Brazilian film, stage, and television actor and director. Born on August 20, 1946, in Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil, he gained fame in telenovelas and internationally known for his role in the movie Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands. He appeared in numerous film and television projects, with a total o...