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João Saldanha(1917-1990)

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João Saldanha was born on 3 July 1917 in Alegrete, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He was an actor, known for Girl of Ipanema (1967), Futebol Total (1974) and Passe Livre (1974). He was married to Ruth Villara Viotti, Maria Silvia, Thereza Bulhões, Hilda Furação and Heloísa. He died on 12 July 1990 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
BornJuly 3, 1917
DiedJuly 12, 1990(73)
BornJuly 3, 1917
DiedJuly 12, 1990(73)
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Known for

Girl of Ipanema (1967)
Girl of Ipanema
6.8
  • Pai de Márcia
  • 1967
Futebol Total
  • Self
  • 1974
Passe Livre (1974)
Passe Livre
7.8
  • Self
  • 1974
Rio de Janeiro - Terra Mágica
3.1
  • Self
  • 1985

Credits

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  • Girl of Ipanema (1967)
    Girl of Ipanema
    6.8
    • Pai de Márcia
    • 1967

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • João Alves Saldanha
  • Born
    • July 3, 1917
    • Alegrete, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
  • Died
    • July 12, 1990
    • Rome, Lazio, Italy(pulmonary emphysema)
  • Spouses
      Ruth Villara Viotti1956 - July 12, 1990 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Ruth Viotti Saldanha
  • Parents
      Jenny Jobim
  • Relatives
      Aristides(Sibling)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Managed Brazil to the 1970 World Cup title.

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