Vinicius de Moraes
Known For
Acting
Born
1913-10-19 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Biography
(October 19, 1913 – July 9, 1980), also known as Vinícius de Moraes and nicknamed O Poetinha ("The little poet"), was a Brazilian poet, lyricist, essayist, and playwright who later became a seminal figure in modern Brazilian music and literature. He served as a diplomat; composed his own bossa nova music; and as an interpreter of his own lyrics, recorded several albums.
Known For
Chico: Brazilian Artist
Self (archive footage)
They Shot the Piano Player
Self (archive audio)
Phono 73: A Country and its Music
Self (archive footage)
The Girl From Ipanema: Astrud Gilberto, Queen of Bossa Nova
Self
ABC of a Strike
Self
Otto: De Trás p/ Diante
Self (archive footage)
Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo
Self
Pixinguinha, an Affectionate Man
Self (archive footage)