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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
Acting Born May 5, 1959 São Lourenço, Minas Gerais, Brazil 52 credits
52
Total Credits
1981–2026
46 Years Career Span
26
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Paulo Gorgulho (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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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

Career overview

Subject: Paulo Gorgulho (Acting career).
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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

Radioactive EmergencyThe Millionaire Nanny
Silvio
Perfect LoveThe Endless Night
Pantanal
O Jardim Secreto de Mariana
Second Call
Jesus
ApocalipseBelaventuraThe Secret Life of CouplesThe Killer
The Ten Commandments: The Movie
Moses and the Ten Commandments
Conselho TutelarThe Miracles of Jesus
Sessão de Terapia
A História de EsterBorn To Sing
Bicho do Mato
These WomenAmor Perfeito
Agora é Que São ElasViva Voz
Student's Heart
Brava GenteBrava GenteBrava GenteGarotas do Programa
For All - O Trampolim da VitóriaUma Aventura do Zico
ZazáO Cangaceiro
Quem é Você?
Young HeartsDecadence
Fera FeridaRetrato de MulherVagas para Moças de Fino Trato
Bachelor Party
O Dono do Mundo
PantanalThe Fifth MonkeyCesium-137
Kananga do Japão
CarmemFeliz Ano Velho
Senhora dos Afogados
Anarquistas, Graças a Deus

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)
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  • 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?

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Paulo Gorgulho by the numbers

52credits
16films
36TV series
1981–2026active years

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