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Adhemar Ferreira da Silva(1927-2001)

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Adhemar Ferreira da Silva was born on 29 September 1927 in São Paulo, Brazil. He was an actor, known for Black Orpheus (1959), Olympic Games: 1956 (1956) and Abolition (1988). He died on 12 January 2001 in São Paulo, Brazil.
BornSeptember 29, 1927
DiedJanuary 12, 2001(73)
BornSeptember 29, 1927
DiedJanuary 12, 2001(73)
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Known for

Black Orpheus (1959)
Black Orpheus
7.4
  • Death(as Adhemar Feirrera da Silva)
  • 1959
Olympic Games: 1956 (1956)
Olympic Games: 1956
5.7
  • Self(as Ademar Da Silva)
  • 1956
Abolition (1988)
Abolition
7.6
  • Self
  • 1988
The Olympic Games of 1948 (1948)
The Olympic Games of 1948
6.5
  • Self - Triple Jump
  • 1948

Credits

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Actor

  • Black Orpheus (1959)
    Black Orpheus
    7.4
    • Death (as Adhemar Feirrera da Silva)
    • 1959

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Ademar Da Silva
  • Height
    • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
  • Born
    • September 29, 1927
    • São Paulo, Brazil
  • Died
    • January 12, 2001
    • São Paulo, Brazil(undisclosed)

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    Won gold medals at the Olympic Games of 1952 and 1956 in triple jump. Seven world records (1951-1956).

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