Biography

Murilo Elbas is an actor, director, producer, and writer. He is best known for his role as Col. Antunes in the Golden Bear Awarded movie, Elite Squad. And also for his role as Branco, in the Top Rated soap opera, Avenida Brasil. His latest works were in the movie Getulio from director Joao Jardim, and in the movie the Pilgrim: The Best Story of Paulo Coelho, both in 2014. He has also appeared in much successful soap opera, movies and TV Series, such as Insensato Coracão, Grande Família, Malhação.

Murilo is a multifaceted actor, who is able to play roles, in various genres. His past works include comedy, action/crime, drama, romance, and even thriller. During his career, Murilo has done different and diverse roles, proving that a good actor can portray anything and anyone. Police officers, mafia boss, soccer coach, thief, politician, military, taxi driver, firefighter, gym teacher, kidnapper, hunter, police detective, musician, gay, gangster... are some examples.

Murilo was born in 1955, in Rio de Janeiro. Started his career at the age of 39, and his first opportunity on TV was in the TV Series Você Decide. Since then, he has participated in more than 65 movies/TV credits, published three books and four CDs.

As for his educational background, adding to his extensive formation in theater, Murilo Elbas has a degree in Physical Education and is a certified holistic therapist. He strongly advocates for the need of having a healthy body and mind. Adding to his work in television and theaters, Murilo has also mentored workshops to promote actor's well-being.

In 2013, Murilo Elbas embraced the challenge to move to Toronto - Canada, looking forward to expanding his portfolio. Since then, he already has some credits in commercials and festivals. Most recently, he participated in the upcoming movie, Mrs. Jones, where he plays the role of Mr. Jones.
- IMDb mini biography by: Murilo Elbas