Murilo Benício
Actor · Director · Writer · Producer
Born Jul 13, 1971 · Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Active 1993–present
Murilo Benício Ribeiro (Niterói, July 13, 1971) is a Brazilian actor and director. Known for his roles in Brazilian soap operas, or 'novelas'. He is best known in the United States for his film roles in Woman On Top with Penélope Cruz.
Filmography
Three Graces (2025) — Santiago FeretteAssalto à Brasileira (2026) — PauloBrazil Avenue (2012) — Jorge Araújo (Tufão)The Clone (2001) — Lucas Ferraz / Diogo Ferraz / Leo (Leandro Edvaldo Moura da Silva)Woman on Top (2000) — Toninho OliveiraFriendly Beast (2018) — InácioThe Man of the Year (2003) — MáiquelA Favorita (2008) — Eduardo Gentil (Dodi)Os Normais (2001) — TatoPepper Chocolate (2003) — Danilo Rodrigues AlbuquerqueHey, Did You Score? (2012) — WôlneyPantanal (2022) — Tenório PereiraDivórcio (2017) — JúlioAbove Justice (2016) — JaymeA Mother's Love (2019) — Raul CamargoThe Asphalt Kiss (2018) — Producer · Director · ScreenplayAnything for Love (1997) — Leonardo de Barros Mota (Léo)América (2005) — Tião (Sebastião da Silva Higino)If I Close My Eyes Now (2019) — Prefeito Adriano MarquesDecisão (1997) — BetoThe Buzz (2010) — Ariclenes Martins (Ari / Victor Valentim)Brava Gente (2000) — Vilela · JoãoEsplendor (2000) — Cristóvão RochaOrfeu (1999) — Lucinho