Paulo Gorgulho
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 5, 1959 in São Lourenço, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Active Years
- 1981–2026 (46 Years)
- Total Credits
- 52 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Paulo Gorgulho (Acting).
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Name: Paulo César Gorgulho (better known as Paulo Gorgulho).
Born: May 5, 1959.
Nationality/Origin: Brazilian.
Place of Birth: São Lourenço, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Profession: Actor.
Known for: Telenovela Pantanal, film O Cangaceiro.
2005 prominence: Main antagonist of Estes Mulheres (telenovela based on the work of José de Alencar).
Known credits: 50.
Gender: Male.
Paulo César Gorgulho, also known as Paulo Gorgulho, is a Brazilian actor. He was born on May 5, 1959, in São Lourenço, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He is recognized for his work in the telenovela Pantanal and the film O Cangaceiro. In 2005, he achieved prominence playing the main antagonist in the telenovela Estes Mulheres, which is based on the work of José de Alencar. Gorgulho has 50 known acting credits.
Current Draft: Paulo César Gorgulho, better known as Paulo Gorgulho, is a Brazilian actor. Born on May 5, 1959, in São Lourenço, Minas Gerais, Brazil, he has a career that includes 50 known acting credits. He is recognized for starring in the telenovela Pantanal and the film O Cangaceiro. In 2005, Gorgulho gained prominence for his role as the main antagonist in the telenovela Estes Mulheres, a production based on the work of José de Alencar.
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Career overview
Subject: Paulo Gorgulho (Acting career).
Source Material: TMDB Bio and TMDB Profile snippet.
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Name: Paulo César Gorgulho (better known as Paulo Gorgulho).
Birth Date: May 5, 1959.
Nationality/Origin: Brazilian.
Known for: Acting in the telenovela Pantanal and the film O Cangaceiro.
2005 Highlight: Main antagonist of Estes Mulheres (telenovela based on the work of José de Alencar).
Known Credits: 50.
Place of Birth: São Lourenço, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Paulo César Gorgulho, who is also known as Paulo Gorgulho, is a Brazilian actor born on May 5, 1959, in São Lourenço, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 50 known credits in the industry. His work includes roles in various productions, such as the film O Cangaceiro and the telenovela Pantanal.
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In 2005, Gorgulho gained prominence for his performance in the telenovela Estes Mulheres. In this production, he portrayed the main antagonist. The telenovela Estes Mulheres is based on the literary work of José de Alencar.
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"Paulo César Gorgulho, who is also known as Paulo Gorgulho, is a Brazilian actor born on May 5, 1959, in São Lourenço, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 50 known credits in the industry. His work includes roles in various productions, such as the film O Cangaceiro and the telenovela Pantanal. In 2005, Gorgulho gained prominence for his performance in the telenovela Estes Mulheres. In this production, he portrayed the main antagonist. The telenovela Estes Mulheres is based on the literary work of José de Alencar."
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Name: Paulo César Gorgulho / Paulo Gorgulho.
Born: May 5, 1959.
Nationality: Brazilian.
Birthplace: São Lourenço, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Known for: Pantanal (telenovela), O Cangaceiro (film).
2005: Main antagonist of Estes Mulheres (telenovela).
Estes Mulheres basis: Work of José de Alencar.
Total credits: 50.
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Paulo César Gorgulho, commonly referred to as Paulo Gorgulho, is a Brazilian actor.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
52 titles- Radioactive Emergency (2026) as Dr. Benny Orenstein
- The Millionaire Nanny (2026)
- Silvio (2024) as Coronel Haroldo
- Perfect Love (2023) as Leonel Rubião
- The Endless Night (2023) as Ricardo Martins
- Pantanal (2022) as Ceci
- O Jardim Secreto de Mariana (2021) as Zé Cristiano
- Second Call (2019) as Prof. Jacinto Queiroz Araújo (Jaci)
- Jesus (2018) as Herodes, o Grande
- Apocalipse (2017) as Moisés
- Belaventura (2017) as Bartollon
- The Secret Life of Couples (2017) as Edgar Andreazza
- The Killer (2017) as Tenente Sobral
- The Ten Commandments: The Movie (2016) as Anrão
- Moses and the Ten Commandments (2015) as Anrão (Adult)
- Conselho Tutelar (2014) as Juiz Cavalho Brito
- The Miracles of Jesus (2014) as Dror
- Sessão de Terapia (2012) as Ulisses
- A História de Ester (2010) as Hamã
- Born To Sing (2010) as Produtor
- Bicho do Mato (2006) as Alfredo Camargo Redenção
- These Women (2005) as Manoel José Correia de Lemos
- Amor Perfeito (2005) as Pedro Vidani
- Agora é Que São Elas (2003) as Joaquim Galvão
- Viva Voz (2003)
- Student's Heart (2002) as Caio Almada
- Brava Gente (2000) as Capitão da Guarda
- Brava Gente (2000) as Peixoto
- Brava Gente (2000) as Quilidônio Falcão
- Garotas do Programa (2000) as Prato do Dia
- For All - O Trampolim da Vitória (1998) as João Marreco
- Uma Aventura do Zico (1998) as Edilson
- Zazá (1997) as Victor
- O Cangaceiro (1997) as Galdino
- Quem é Você? (1996) as Gabriel Siqueira
- Young Hearts (1995) as Rubem Almeida
- Decadence (1995) as Delegado Etevaldo Morsa
- Fera Ferida (1993) as Ataliba Timbó
- Retrato de Mulher (1993) as Edu
- Vagas para Moças de Fino Trato (1993) as Cavalheiro
- Bachelor Party (1992) as Pedro Da Vinci
- O Dono do Mundo (1991) as Otávio
- Pantanal (1990) as Zé Leôncio (1ª fase) / Zé Lucas de Nada (José Lucas Leôncio)
- The Fifth Monkey (1990) as Commanch
- Cesium-137 (1990) as Carlinhos
- Kananga do Japão (1989) as Capitão Juarez Távora
- Carmem (1987) as José
- Feliz Ano Velho (1987)
- Senhora dos Afogados (1985)
- Anarquistas, Graças a Deus (1984) as Hugo
- Avenida Paulista (1982) as Caio Bonini Filho
- Sons and Lovers (1981) as Garoto de Bebel
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paulo Gorgulho best known for?
Paulo Gorgulho is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Radioactive Emergency (2026), Silvio (2024), Perfect Love (2023), Pantanal (2022).
When and where was Paulo Gorgulho born?
Paulo Gorgulho was born on May 5, 1959 in São Lourenço, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
How many credits does Paulo Gorgulho have?
Paulo Gorgulho has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2026.
What is Paulo Gorgulho's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Paulo Gorgulho (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullets). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Source Material: Name: Paulo César Gorgulho (better known as Paulo Gorgulho). Born:...
Paulo Gorgulho by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Sessão de Terapia (2012) as Ulisses — aged about 53
- Brava Gente (2000) as Capitão da Guarda — aged about 41
- Brava Gente (2000) as Peixoto — aged about 41
- Brava Gente (2000) as Quilidônio Falcão — aged about 41
- Kananga do Japão (1989) as Capitão Juarez Távora — aged about 30
- Avenida Paulista (1982) as Caio Bonini Filho — aged about 23
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