João Donato(1934-2023)

Composer
Actor
Music Department

João Donato was born on 17 August 1934 in Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil. He was a composer and actor, known for Bridesmaids (2011), The Boys in the Band (1970) and Sugar (2024). He was married to Ivone Belem, Nana Caymmi and Patricia del Sasser. He died on 17 July 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Awards
- 3 wins & 2 nominations total

Known for

Bridesmaids

6.8

Soundtrack

2011

The Boys in the Band

7.6

Soundtrack

1970

Sugar

7.4

TV Series

Soundtrack

Celebrity

7.3

TV Series

Soundtrack

Personal details

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Born
- August 17, 1934
- Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil
Died
- July 17, 2023
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil(pneumonia)
Spouses

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Trivia
Because of the area he grew up in Brasil he was able to hear Cuban music on the radio. This influence would manifest itself in many of his compositions, piano, and trombone playing.