Vinícius de Oliveira
Biography
Vinícius de Oliveira is a Brazilian actor born in Rio de Janeiro on July 18, 1985. He lived in Bonsucesso, Rio de Janeiro, with his mother and three siblings. Before beginning his acting career, he worked as a shoe shiner to help make ends meet while dreaming of becoming a professional football player. His life changed when director Walter Salles discovered him while he was shining shoes and cast him as Josué in the film Central do Brasil. With the support of Salles, he took English and theater lessons. He later enrolled as a student at PUC-RIO with the intention of graduating as a film director. His known credits include forty entries on the Movie Database.
Career overview
Vinícius de Oliveira is a Brazilian actor born in Rio de Janeiro on July 18, 1985. He lived in Bonsucesso, Rio de Janeiro, with his mother, who worked hard to support him and his three siblings. To help make ends meet, he worked as a shoe shiner while dreaming of becoming a professional football player.
His life changed radically when he was discovered by director Walter Salles while shining shoes and was cast to play the role of Josué in the acclaimed film Central do Brasil. With the support of Salles, Vinícius was able to take both English and theater lessons.
In his professional career, he is known for acting and has forty known credits. He is currently enrolled as a student at PUC-RIO, where he intends to graduate as a film director.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
40 titles- Crisálida (2027) as Pedro
- Rio de Sangue (2026) as Wanderson
- Parallel Consequences (2026) Casting Coordinator
- Leite em Pó (2026)
- Tremembé (2025) as Rogério
- Almost Deserted (2025) as Luís
- Films to Die For (2025) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Ensaiar é Preciso... (2025) as Self
- Um Espaço que se Move (2025)
- Cortina Fechada (2024) as Diogo
- Sobredor (2024) Director
- Sobredor (2024) Screenplay
- A Matriarca (2024)
- Not My Fault: Brazil (2022)
- Um Dia Qualquer (2022) as Maciel
- Um Dia Qualquer (2020) as Maciel
- Sintonia (2019) as Éder
- Second Call (2019) as Pedro Torres Soares
- The Freitas Brothers (2019) as Gilvan
- Motolove (2017) as Cadu
- Capitão Brasil (2017)
- Unidade Básica (2016) as Malaquias
- Neon Bull (2016) as Junior
- Demonia: A Melodrama in 3 Acts (2016) as Rildo
- Magnifica 70 (2015) as Saulo
- Santo Forte (2015) as João
- Moto Anjos (2015) as Alexandre
- If God Comes Let Him Bring a Gun (2014) as Damião
- Trinta (2013)
- As Órbitas (2012) as Rafael
- Federal Bank Heist (2011) as Denivaldo
- The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga (2011) as Josias
- Fca Carla (2011) as Doutor Hugo
- Linha de Passe (2008) as Dario
- Stray Bullet (2003) as Carlos
- Conquista Central Station - The 7 days of creation (2002) as Self
- Behind the Sun (2001) as Membro da Família Ferreira
- Mild Poison (1999) as Adelmo de Alencar Júnior
- Central Station (1998) as Josué Fontenele de Paiva
- A Adoção as Tiago
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vinícius de Oliveira best known for?
Vinícius de Oliveira is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Leite em Pó (2026), Sintonia (2019), Neon Bull (2016), Mild Poison (1999).
When and where was Vinícius de Oliveira born?
Vinícius de Oliveira was born on July 18, 1985 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
How many credits does Vinícius de Oliveira have?
Vinícius de Oliveira has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2027.
What is Vinícius de Oliveira's background in cinema and television?
Vinícius de Oliveira is a Brazilian actor born in Rio de Janeiro on July 18, 1985. He lived in Bonsucesso, Rio de Janeiro, with his mother and three siblings. Before beginning his acting career, he worked as a shoe shiner to help make ends meet while dreaming of becoming a professional football player. His life changed...