Gilberto Gil
Actor · Original Music Composer · Music · Producer
Born Jun 26, 1942 · Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Active 1965–present · Awards: Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil), Knight of the National Order of Merit, Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album, Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album, Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry, Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira (born June 26, 1942) is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, musician, politician, and writer. With a career spanning over six decades, he is known for his significant contributions to Brazilian music and for winning…
Filmography
Samba Infinite (2025) — LibrarianThe Man Who Challenged the Devil (2007) — SongsMe, You, Them (2000) — MusicThe Trapalhões (1977)Precious Pearl (2013) — Theme Song PerformanceThe Assailant (2009) — SongsCopacabana Mon Amour (1970) — MusicViramundo (1965) — Theme Song PerformanceSítio do Picapau Amarelo (2001) — Theme Song PerformanceThe Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus (2023)O Salvador da Pátria (1989) — Theme Song PerformanceQuilombo (1984) — Original Music ComposerLooking for Black Orpheus (2005) — Original Music ComposerViva Cariri (1970) — Original Music ComposerMico Preto (1990) — Theme Song PerformanceViva São João! (2002) — MusicHipertensão (1986) — Theme Song PerformanceBrazil Year 2000 (1969) — MusicSubway to the Stars (1987) — MusicRio's Love Song (1994) — MusicGal - from Tropicalism to the Present Day (2006)Ed Mort (1997) — Silva 5The Demiurge (1972) — PãJubiabá (1987) — Original Music Composer