Ruth de Souza
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 12, 1921 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Active Years
- 1969–2001 (33 Years)
- Total Credits
- 24 credits in database
Biography
Ruth de Souza works in acting. Born May 12, 1921 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- The Clone (2001) as Dona Mocinha da Silva
- Partido Alto (1984) as jurada no julgamento de Maurício e Jussara
- Power Play (1984) as Jurema Nascimento Rangel
- O Bem-Amado (1973) as Francisca (Chiquinha do Parto)
- Sétimo Sentido (1982) as Jerusa
- Rainha da Sucata (1990) as Juíza Elizabeth Andrade
- Wildcat (1988) as Cecília
- Mandala (1987) as Zezé (Maria José Barbosa)
- Duas Vidas (1976) as Elisa
- O Casarão (1976) as marchand da galeria de arte
- Little Missy (1986) as Balbina
- O Grito (1975) as Albertina
- Assim na Terra Como no Céu (1970) as Isabel
- O Homem Que Deve Morrer (1971) as Das Dores (Ma. das Dores)
- Sinal de Alerta (1978) as Adelaide
- Pigmalião 70 (1970)
- Caso Especial (1971) as Laura
- A Cabana do Pai Tomás (1969) as Cloé
- Olhai os Lírios do Campo (1980) as Mariana
- The Legacy of Guldenburgs (1987) as Antonia
- Sinhazinha Flô (1977) as Justina
- Pacto de Sangue (1989) as Mãe Quitinha
- Bicho do Mato (1972) as Zilda
- Os Ossos do Barão (1973) as Elisa
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ruth de Souza best known for?
Ruth de Souza is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Screamers: The Hunting (2009), Partido Alto (1984), Power Play (1984), Kiss Me Again (2010).
When and where was Ruth de Souza born?
Ruth de Souza was born on May 12, 1921 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
How many credits does Ruth de Souza have?
Ruth de Souza has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2001.
What is Ruth de Souza's background in cinema and television?
Ruth Pinto de Souza was considered one of the great ladies of Brazilian dramaturgy and the first great reference for black artists on television for her notable roles. Ruth stood out for being the first black actress to star in a soap opera on Rede Globo in A Cabana do Pai Tomás (1969) — and the second on Brazilian tel...
Ruth de Souza by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- O Homem Que Deve Morrer (1971) as Das Dores (Ma. das Dores) — aged about 50
- Power Play (1984) as Jurema Nascimento Rangel — aged about 63
- O Bem-Amado (1973) as Francisca (Chiquinha do Parto) — aged about 52
- Sétimo Sentido (1982) as Jerusa — aged about 61
- Partido Alto (1984) as jurada no julgamento de Maurício e Jussara — aged about 63
- The Clone (2001) as Dona Mocinha da Silva — aged about 80
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