José Wilker
Actor · Producer · Director · Co-Producer
Born Aug 20, 1946 · Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil
Active 1965–2014 · Awards: Prêmio Molière
José Wilker Almeida (20 August 1944 – 5 April 2014) was a Brazilian film, stage, and television actor and director. The actor gained fame in telenovelas like Roque Santeiro (1985), but became known internationally for his role as Vadinho,…
Filmography
Gabriela (2012) - Coronel Jesuíno MendonçaThe Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga (2011) - Joãozinho Bem-BemThe Well Beloved One (2010) - Zeca DiaboRomance (2008) - DaniloJK (2006) - Juscelino KubitschekHer Own Destiny (2004) - Giovanni ImprottaRedeemer (2004) - Dr. SabóiaThe Man of the Year (2003) - SílvioBanquete (2002)A Muralha (2000) - Dom DiogoThe Battle of Canudos (1997) - Antônio Conselheiro · ProducerSai de Baixo (1996)The Next Victim (1995) - Marcelo RossiMedicine Man (1992) - Dr. Miguel OrnegaAnos Rebeldes (1992) - Fábio BritoO Salvador da Pátria (1989) - João Matos / Miro FerrazRoque Santeiro (1985) - Luis Roque Duarte ("Roque Santeiro")Bye Bye Brazil (1980) - Lorde CiganoDona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976) - Waldomiro 'Vadinho' Santos GuimarãesXica (1976) - Conde ValadaresConfissões de Uma Viúva Moça (1976)Gabriela (1975) - Mundinho Falcão (Raimundo Falcão)Ana, a Libertina (1975)The Deceased (1965) - (uncredited)