Amácio Mazzaropi

Amácio Mazzaropi
Born (1912-04-09)April 9, 1912
São Paulo, Brazil
Died June 13, 1981(1981-06-13) (aged 69)
São Paulo, Brazil
Occupation Actor, Film director, Singer
Parent(s) Bernardo Mazzaroppi,
Clara Ferreira

Amácio Mazzaropi (São Paulo, April 9, 1912 - São Paulo, June 13, 1981[1]) was a Brazilian actor and filmmaker.[2][3] A comic performer from a circus background, he became popular in Brazil with his character Jeca Tatu, a portrayal of the rural caipira.[4] Mazzaropi debuted in cinema in 1951, with Sai da Frente. In 1958 he established his own film studio, PAM Filmes, producing and distributing his own movies. [5]

Filmography

References

  1. Minha História
  2. Vera Cruz - Mazzaropi, O Caipira
  3. Amácio Mazzaropi
  4. Dennison, Stephanie; Shaw, Lisa (2004-11-27). Popular Cinema in Brazil: 1930-2001. Manchester University Press. ISBN 9780719064999.
  5. Bueno, Eva Paulino (2012-07-03). Amácio Mazzaropi in the Film and Culture of Brazil: After Cinema Novo. Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 9781137009197.

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