
Biography
Marcus Vinícius da Cruz e Mello Moraes (19 October 1913 – 9 July 1980), better known as Vinícius de Moraes (Portuguese pronunciation: [viˈnisjuʒ dʒi moˈɾajʃ]) and nicknamed O Poetinha ("The little poet"), was a Brazilian poet, diplomat, lyricist, essayist, musician, singer, and playwright. With his frequent and diverse musical partners, including Antônio Carlos Jobim, his lyrics and compositions were instrumental in the birth and introduction to the world of bossa nova music. He recorded numerous albums, many in collaboration with noted artists, and also served as a successful Brazilian career diplomat.
Filmography
All 39
Movies 36
Self 19
Writter 8
TV Shows 3
Voice 1
Director 1
Actor

They Shot the Piano Player (2023)
Movie
Self

Miúcha, The Voice of Bossa Nova (2022)
Movie
Self (archive footage)

Pixinguinha: Um Homem Carinhoso (2021)
Movie
Self (archive footage)

Garoto - Vivo Sonhando (2020)
Movie
Narrator (voice)

The Crystallization of Brasília (2019)
Movie
Writer

Balada Das Duas Mocinhas De Botafogo (2006)
Movie
Composer

Maria Bethânia: Tempo Tempo Tempo Tempo (2005)
Movie
Self (archive footage)

Vinicius de Moraes (2005)
Movie
Composer

Viva Volta (2005)
Movie
Self (archive footage)

Phono 73: A Country and its Music (2005)
Movie
Self (archive footage)

Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova (2005)
Movie
Self

Toquinho (2001)
Movie
Writer

Orfeu (1999)
Movie
Self

ABC of a Strike (1990)
Movie
Self (archive footage)

Brasília, Uma Sinfonia (1986)
Movie
Writer

Para Viver Um Grande Amor (1984)
Movie
Self

Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família (1983)
Movie
Self (archive footage)

Brasil (1981)
Movie
Self

Certas Palavras com Chico Buarque (1980)
Movie
Self

Vinicius para Criança: A Arca de Noé (1980)
Movie
Composer

Iracema, a Virgem dos Lábios de Mel (1979)
Movie
Self

Caterina Valente presents Brazilian music (1979)
Movie
Self

Musicalmente (1978)
Movie
Himself

Masters of Bossa Nova: Jobim, Toquinho, Vinicius (1978)
Movie
Writer

Di Cavalcanti (1977)
Movie
Writer

Marília e Marina (1976)
Movie

Música, poesia e amor (1976)
Movie
Music

Carioca Tigre (1976)
Movie

Cyro Monteiro (1975)
Movie
Director / Director

Fogo Sobre Terra (1974)
TV Show
Self (archive footage)

Le grand échiquier (1972)
TV Show
Self

Samedi soir (1971)
TV Show
Writer

Arrastão (1967)
Movie
Writer

The Girl from Ipanema (1967)
Movie
Self

Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo (1967)
Movie
Composer

O Santo Módico (1964)
Movie
Composer

Sol Sobre a Lama (1963)
Movie
Composer

Pluft, o Fantasminha (1962)
Movie
Writer

Black Orpheus (1959)
Movie
Ratings
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1959
1975
1980
1978
2022
Information
Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday1913-10-19
Deathday1980-07-09 (66 years old)
Birth nameMarcus Vinicius da Cruz e Mello Moraes
Place of birthRio de Janeiro, Brazil
RelationshipsTati de Moraes (1911-01-01 - 1950-01-01)
CitizenshipsBrazil
Also known asVinícius de Moraes
AwardsOrdem do Mérito Cultural
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