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Movie
Acting
Nelson Cavaquinho
- Born
- Died
- (aged 74)
- Birthplace
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Credits
- 13 titles
Biography
Nelson Antônio da Silva (October 29, 1911 – February 18, 1986), better known by the stage name Nelson Cavaquinho, was one of the most important singer/composers of samba. He is usually seen as a representative of the tragic aspects of samba thematics, with many songs about death and hopelessness. He was a prominent figure of samba school Estação Primeira de Mangueira.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 11
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2019 | Memórias do Grupo Opinião Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2015 | Chico: Brazilian Artist Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1985 | Nelson de Copo e Alma Film | Self |
| 1979 | Muito Prazer Film | Himself |
| 1978 | Rio, Carnaval da Vida Film | Self |
| 1977 | Noitada de Samba Film | |
| 1975 | O Casal Film | |
| 1974 | Álbum de Música Film | Self |
| 1973 | Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial Film | |
| 1969 | Nelson Cavaquinho Film | Self |
Crew credits 3
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Two Sisters Who Are Not Sisters Film | Music |
| 1975 | O Casal Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1965 | The Deceased Film | Songs |