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)