Biography

Genésio Arruda was a Brazilian actor, radio host, singer, composer, and film director. He became known on the stage for his role as a hillbilly.

Known For

As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes

Homem que entra no saco

Vocação Irresistível

Caipira

O Babão

Zé Babão

Zé do Periquito

Maestro

O Cineasta das Platéias

Tristeza do Jeca

Coronel Policarpo

O Dia é Nosso

Guarabira

O Filme que Fala

Bentinho Samambaia (archive footage)