Osmar Prado
Biography
Osmar do Amaral Barbosa OMC, born on 18 August 1947 in São Paulo, Brazil, is professionally known as Osmar Prado. He is a Brazilian male actor who has also worked as a writer and producer. Prado has accumulated a substantial body of work, with 84 credited appearances in film and television according to The Movie Database. He is regarded as one of Brazil’s most prestigious actors and has been honoured with multiple industry awards, including three APCA Awards, one Guarani Award, two Qualidade Brasil Awards, and an Imprensa Trophy. In addition to his primary name, he is listed under alternate spellings in Japanese and Chinese scripts.
Career overview
Osmar do Amaral Barbosa OMC, born on August 18, 1947, in São Paulo, Brazil, is professionally known as Osmar Prado. Over a career that spans several decades, he has built a reputation as one of Brazil’s most respected actors, while also working as a writer and producer. Prado’s body of work includes at least eighty‑four credited performances across film and television, reflecting a sustained presence in the Brazilian entertainment industry.
His contributions have been recognized with multiple honors. Prado has received three awards from the Associação Paulista de Críticos de Arte (APCA), a Guarani Award, two Qualidade Brasil Awards, and an Imprensa Trophy, underscoring his standing among critics and peers. These accolades highlight his impact on Brazilian cultural production and his role in shaping contemporary performance art.
In addition to his acting achievements, Prado is listed under several alternative name spellings, including a Japanese rendering and a Chinese transliteration, indicating the international reach of his professional profile. As a male artist born in the mid‑twentieth century, his ongoing activity continues to influence new generations of Brazilian talent, maintaining his status as a prominent figure in the nation’s cinematic and television landscape.
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87 titles- Sérgio Ricardo: Uma Outra História do Cinema Novo (2024)
- Favela do Papa (2023) as Self
- Pantanal (2022) as Velho do Rio (Joventino Leôncio)
- Orphans of a Nation (2019) as Bóris Fischer
- 10 Segundos para Vencer - A Série (2019) as Kid Jofre
- Ferreira Gullar: Arqueologia do Poeta (2019) as Self
- Iron Island (2018) as João Bravo
- One Coffee and Four Seconds (2018) as Castro Mendes
- Bandeira de Retalhos (2018) as Délio
- 10 Seconds to Win (2018) as Kid Jofre
- How Do You See Me? (2017)
- Nothing Remains the Same (2016) as Pompeu Azevedo Gomes
- Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: O Pagador de Promessas - O Filme (2015) as Padre Eloy
- Meu Pedacinho de Chão (2014) as Epaminondas Napoleão (Epa)
- Doomed (2014) as Dedoro Cavalcanti
- Amor Eterno Amor (2012) as Virgílio de Souza
- Love Drain (2012)
- The Enchanted Tale (2011) as Altino Batoré
- Amor em Quatro Atos (2011) as Marcos
- Tancredo - A Travessia (2011)
- Afinal, o que Querem as Mulheres? (2010) as Dr. Klein / Amâncio Flores
- India: A Love Story (2009) as Manu Meetha
- Ciranda de Pedra (2008) as Cícero Cassini
- Eterna Magia (2007) as Joaquim O'Neill
- Amazônia: De Galvez a Chico Mendes (2007) as Gianni Alonso
- Little Missy (2006) as Coronel José Ferreira, o Barão de Araruna
- A Meeting with Milton Santos (2006) as Narrador
- Hoje é Dia de Maria (2005) as Pai
- Hoje é Dia de Maria (2005) as Pai / Dr. Copélius
- Clara e o Chuveiro do Tempo (2005) as Napoleão
- Olga (2004) as Getúlio Vargas
- Pepper Chocolate (2003) as Margarido Mariano da Silva
- Desmundo (2002) as Francisco de Albuquerque
- The Clone (2001) as Lobato
- Os Maias (2001) as Tomás de Alencar
- Esplendor (2000) as Rodolfo Bernardes
- A Hora Marcada (2000) as Peçanha
- My Sweetheart (1998) as Barnabé de Barros
- Cassiopeia (1996) as Leonardo (voice)
- Sangue do Meu Sangue (1995) as Clóvis Camargo
- Éramos Seis (1994) as José Carlos (Zeca)
- Jequitibá (1993) as Sebastião de Pádua (Tião Galinha)
- Era Uma Vez no Tibet (1993)
- Pedra Sobre Pedra (1992) as Sérgio Cabeleira
- Riacho Doce (1990) as Neco de Lourenço
- Boca de Ouro (1990)
- O Grande Mentecapto (1989) as Barbeca
- Vida Nova (1988) as Pietro
- Tarcísio & Glória (1988) as Vavá
- The Given Word (Minisseries) (1988) as Padre Elói
- Mandala (1987) as Gerson Silveira
- O Natal da Grande Família (1987) as Júnior
- Roda de Fogo (1986) as Tabaco
- Tudo em Cima (1985) as Osvaldinho (Osvaldo Silva Santos)
- Meu Destino É Pecar (1984) as Marcelo Santa Rita
- Aguenta, Coração (1984) as Ricardo
- Viver a Vida (1984) as Henrique
- Champagne (1983) as amigo de Nil
- Voltei pra Você (1983) as Joãozinho
- Mário Fofoca (1983) as Donato Freitas
- Chico Anysio Show (1982) as convidado de Santelmo
- Chico Anysio Show (1982) as intelectual
- Chico Anysio Show (1982) as tio do Jovem
- Telerromance (1981) as Seu Quequé (Vanderlei Lins)
- O Amor é Nosso! (1981) as Alfredo
- Chega Mais (1980) as Amaro / Ted Lover
- Pai Herói (1979) as Pedro Varella (Pepo)
- Malu Mulher (1979) as Rocha
- Te Contei? (1978) as Edu
- The Trapalhões (1977) as Vários
- Nina (1977) as Morungaba
- Despedida de Casado (1977) as Cássio
- Despedida de Casado (1977) as Cássio
- Anjo Mau (1976) as Getúlio Ribeiro
- Senhora (1975) as Torquato Ribeiro
- Helena (1975) as Estácio
- Bicho do Mato (1972) as Juba
- A Grande Família (1972) as Júnior
- O Cafona (1971) as Cacá
- Bandeira 2 (1971) as Mingo
- Assim na Terra Como no Céu (1970) as Mário Maluco
- Dez Vidas (1969) as soldado
- Os Estranhos (1969) as Tony
- Verão Vermelho (1969) as Bebeto
- A Muralha (1968) as bandeirante
- Ilusões Perdidas (1965)
- Domingo no campo
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Osmar Prado best known for?
Osmar Prado is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Orphans of a Nation (2019), Love Drain (2012), The Enchanted Tale (2011), The Kite Runner (2007).
When and where was Osmar Prado born?
Osmar Prado was born on August 18, 1947 in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
How many credits does Osmar Prado have?
Osmar Prado has accumulated over 87 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2024.
What is Osmar Prado's background in cinema and television?
Osmar do Amaral Barbosa OMC, born on 18 August 1947 in São Paulo, Brazil, is professionally known as Osmar Prado. He is a Brazilian male actor who has also worked as a writer and producer. Prado has accumulated a substantial body of work, with 84 credited appearances in film and television according to The Movie Databa...
Osmar Prado by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Chico Anysio Show (1982) as convidado de Santelmo — aged about 34
- Chico Anysio Show (1982) as intelectual — aged about 34
- Chico Anysio Show (1982) as tio do Jovem — aged about 34
- Vida Nova (1988) as Pietro — aged about 40
- Tarcísio & Glória (1988) as Vavá — aged about 40
- Roda de Fogo (1986) as Tabaco — aged about 38
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