Laurindo Almeida

Sound Born Sep 2, 1917 Miracatu, São Paulo, Brazil 9 credits

Biography

Laurindo Almeida works in sound. Born September 2, 1917 in Miracatu, São Paulo, Brazil. Archytele tracks 9 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Judy Garland 1 shared title

James Mason 1 shared title

Jack Carson 1 shared title

Charles Bickford 1 shared title

Tommy Noonan 1 shared title

Lucy Marlow 1 shared title

Amanda Blake 1 shared title

Irving Bacon 1 shared title

Hazel Shermet 1 shared title

James Brown 1 shared title

Career timeline

1999

Laurindo Almeida, Muito Prazer

1995

Carmen Miranda: Bananas Is My Business

1965

Runaway Girl

1961

The Mike Douglas Show

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

1954

A Star Is Born

1953

Latin Lovers

1948

A Song Is Born

1947

Road to Rio

Full Filmography

9 titles

The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Guitarist
A Star Is Born (1954) as Guitarist (uncredited)
A Song Is Born (1948) as Laurindo Almeida (uncredited)
Latin Lovers (1953) as Guitarist (uncredited)
Road to Rio (1947) as Carioca Boy
Runaway Girl (1965) as The Guitarist
Carmen Miranda: Bananas Is My Business (1995) as Self
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Laurindo Almeida, Muito Prazer (1999) as Self (archive)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Laurindo Almeida best known for?

Laurindo Almeida is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Italian Job (1969), Have Gun, Will Travel (1957), A Star Is Born (1954), Latin Lovers (1953).

When and where was Laurindo Almeida born?

Laurindo Almeida was born on September 2, 1917 in Miracatu, São Paulo, Brazil.

How many credits does Laurindo Almeida have?

Laurindo Almeida has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 1999.

What is Laurindo Almeida's background in cinema and television?

Laurindo Almeida (September 2, 1917 – July 26, 1995) was a Brazilian guitarist and composer in classical, jazz, and Latin music. He and Bud Shank were pioneers in the creation of bossa nova. Almeida was the first guitarist to receive Grammy Awards for both classical and jazz performances. His discography encompasses mo...