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Luiz Gonzaga(1912-1989)

  • Actor
  • Composer
  • Music Department
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Luiz Gonzaga
Luiz Gonzaga was born on 13 December 1912 in Exu, Pernambuco, Brazil. He was an actor and composer, known for Cala a Boca, Etelvina (1958), Sai de Baixo (1956) and El gran espectáculo (1958). He was married to Helena Neves Cavalcanti and Odaléia Guedes dos Santos. He died on 2 August 1989 in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
BornDecember 13, 1912
DiedAugust 2, 1989(76)
BornDecember 13, 1912
DiedAugust 2, 1989(76)
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Known for

Cala a Boca, Etelvina (1958)
Cala a Boca, Etelvina
7.2
  • Soundtrack
  • 1958
Sai de Baixo (1956)
Sai de Baixo
6.8
  • Composer
  • 1956
El gran espectáculo (1958)
El gran espectáculo
6.5
  • Soundtrack
  • 1958
Buddies (2012)
Buddies
6.5
  • Soundtrack
  • 2012

Credits

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Actor

  • Sem Essa, Aranha (1970)
    Sem Essa, Aranha
    6.5
    • 1970
  • A Morte Comanda o Cangaço (1960)
    A Morte Comanda o Cangaço
    7.0
    • 1960
  • Hoje o Galo Sou Eu (1958)
    Hoje o Galo Sou Eu
    7.4
    • 1958
  • Maria da Praia
    • 1951
  • O Comprador de Fazendas (1951)
    O Comprador de Fazendas
    6.7
    • 1951
  • Terra Violenta
    6.2
    • 1949
  • É com Este Que Eu Vou (1948)
    É com Este Que Eu Vou
    7.1
    • 1948
  • E o Mundo se Diverte (1948)
    E o Mundo se Diverte
    7.3
    • 1948
  • Este Mundo É um Pandeiro
    7.2
    • 1947
  • Astros em Desfile
    6.0
    Short
    • 1942

Composer

  • A Saga da Asa Branca (1981)
    A Saga da Asa Branca
    8.5
    Short
    • Composer
    • 1981
  • O País de São Saruê (1971)
    O País de São Saruê
    7.5
    • Composer
    • 1971
  • Sem Essa, Aranha (1970)
    Sem Essa, Aranha
    6.5
    • Composer
    • 1970
  • Sai de Baixo (1956)
    Sai de Baixo
    6.8
    • Composer
    • 1956
  • E o Mundo se Diverte (1948)
    E o Mundo se Diverte
    7.3
    • Composer
    • 1948

Music Department

  • Caminhos da Esperança
    Short
    • theme music composer
    • 2023
  • Luiz Gonzaga - Vida, Música e Conquistas (2013)
    Luiz Gonzaga - Vida, Música e Conquistas
    • Music Department
    • 2013

Personal details

  • Born
    • December 13, 1912
    • Exu, Pernambuco, Brazil
  • Died
    • August 2, 1989
    • Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
  • Spouses
      Helena Neves Cavalcanti1948 - ? (1 child)
  • Children
    • Gonzaguinha
  • Relatives
    • Amora Pêra(Grandchild)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Father of composer Gonzaguinha.
  • Nicknames
    • Gonzagão
    • Rei do Baião
    • Lua

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