Roberto Pirillo
Biography
Roberto Pirillo is a seasoned Brazilian actor known for his extensive work in television, film, and voice acting. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a romantic lead, notably starring in the classic telenovela Escrava Isaura (1976), where he played the noble Álvaro, a role that became iconic in Brazilian teledramaturgy. He also appeared in Ciranda de Pedra (1981) and many other productions for Rede Globo.
Over the decades, Pirillo has built a diverse portfolio, including roles in historical dramas, comedies, and action series. His recent credits include appearances in Níobe (2023), A Divisão (2019), and Magnífica 70 (2015–2018). He remains active in Brazilian television and continues to be recognized for his contributions to the arts.
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Full filmography
- The Trapalhões (1977)
- Celebrity (2003) as Ernesto Lopes
- Brava Gente (2000) as Voltaire da Fonseca
- Empire (2014) as Dr. Merival Porto
- Isaura: Slave Girl (1976) as Tobias Paes Vidal
- Time After Time (2015) as Genaro / Genaro Donatelli
- A Gata Comeu (1985) as Tony Duarte (Antônio Duarte) / falso Braguinha
- Uma Rosa com Amor (1972) as Beto
- O Primeiro Amor (1972) as Hélio
- Rulers of Fortune (2025) as Jorge
- Cara a Cara (1979) as Julinho
- Minha Doce Namorada (1971) as Milton
- Escalada (1975) as Sérgio Freitas Ribeiro
- Locomotives (1977) as Cássio
- O Semideus (1973) as Lulu das Galinhas
- Alta Estação (2006) as Olavo Carvalho
- Vereda Tropical (1984) as técnico do Rubro Futebol Clube
- O Grito (1975) as Mário
- Sex Appeal (1993) as Davi
- Supermanoela (1974) as Paulo
- Caso Especial (1971)
- Caso Especial (1971) as filho de Bernardo
- Mania de Querer (1986) as Nelson Domingues
- Prova de Amor (2005) as Dr. Hélio Nereu