Biography
José Wilker Almeida (20 August 1944 – 5 April 2014) was a Brazilian film, stage, and television actor and director. The actor gained fame in telenovelas like Roque Santeiro (1985), but became known internationally for his role as Vadinho, the husband who returns from the dead to tempt Sônia Braga's character in the movie Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976).
Filmography
all 124
Movies 81
TV Shows 43
self 8
Director 5
Narrator 3
Producer 1
Voice 1
Giovanni

É Tudo Novela! (2021)
TV
Conde de Saint-Germain

As Aventuras do Pequeno Colombo (2015)
Movie
Dr. Fausto

Isolados (2014)
Movie
6
Herbert Marques

Trail of Lies (2013)
TV
3.75
Giovanni Improtta / Director

Giovanni Improtta (2013)
Movie
Coronel Jesuíno Mendonça

Gabriela (2012)
TV
2
Pachecão

Elvis & Madonna (2011)
Movie
Antenor

A Melhor Idade (2011)
Movie
Reinaldo Fachetti

The Invisible Woman (2011)
TV
Zeca Diabo

O Bem Amado (2011)
TV
Joãozinho Bem-Bem

The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga (2011)
Movie
Zeca Diabo

The Well Beloved One (2010)
Movie
Fulano

Now Boarding (2009)
Movie
Danilo

Romance (2008)
Movie
Augusto Pinheiro

Três Irmãs (2008)
TV
Francisco Macieira

Duas Caras (2007)
TV
Luis Gálvez

Amazônia: De Galvez a Chico Mendes (2007)
TV
Lampião

Canta Maria (2006)
Movie
Juscelino Kubitschek

JK (2006)
TV
Dr. Sabóia

Redeemer (2004)
Movie
Giovanni Improtta

Senhora do Destino (2004)
TV
7.5
Mandarim

Onde Anda Você (2004)
Movie
Fernando

Viva Sapato! (2003)
Movie
Ariel Godoy

Desejos de Mulher (2002)
TV
Marquês de Marialva

The Fifth of Hell (2002)
TV
Waldomiro Cerqueira

Suave Veneno (1999)
TV
Giancarlo Sandrini

For All - O Trampolim da Vitória (1998)
Movie
Antônio Conselheiro / Producer

Guerra de Canudos (1997)
Movie
Bianor

Anjo de Mim (1996)
TV
Sebastião 'Tião' Socó

O Fim do Mundo (1996)
TV
Narrador (voice)

A Vida Como Ela É... (1996)
TV
Marcelo Rossi

A Próxima Vítima (1995)
TV
Demóstenes Maçaranduba da Costa

Fera Ferida (1993)
TV
Pedro Lomagno

Agosto (1993)
TV
Belarmino

Renascer (1993)
TV
Fábio Brito

Anos Rebeldes (1992)
TV
Dr. Miguel Ornega

Medicine Man (1992)
Movie
Frederico Menezes Garcia

Mico Preto (1990)
TV
Álvaro

Lovely Child (1990)
Movie
Wallace Caldeira

Better Days Ahead (1989)
Movie
João Matos

O Salvador da Pátria (1989)
TV
Henrique Martins

Leila Diniz (1987)
Movie
Camilo / Director

Carmem (1987)
TV
Professor

Subway to the Stars (1987)
Movie
Director

Helena (1987)
TV
Tenório Cavalcanti

The Man in the Black Cape (1986)
Movie
Maluco da bomba

Baixo Gávea (1986)
Movie
Luis Roque Duarte ('Roque Santeiro')

Roque Santeiro (1985)
TV
chefe de reportagem

Um Sonho a Mais (1985)
TV
Narrator

Jango (1984)
Movie
Thiago Moura Imperial Leme / Director

Transas e Caretas (1984)
TV
Director

Louco Amor (1983)
TV
Tito Lívio

Bandidos da Falange (1983)
TV
Rodrigo Mendonça

Final Feliz (1982)
TV
Abelardo Segundo

The King of the Candle (1982)
Movie
Sidney da Costa Pinto / Osvaldo Mesquita

Brilhante (1981)
TV
Renato / Paulo

Plumas & Paetês (1980)
TV
Lorde Cigano

Bye Bye Brazil (1980)
Movie
João Fernandes Vieira

Batalha dos Guararapes (1978)
Movie
Valdomiro 'Vadinho' Santos Guimarães

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976)
Movie
Conde Valadares

Xica (1976)
Movie
Rodrigo Medeiros

Anjo Mau (1976)
TV
Alfredo Giacometti

O Casal (1975)
Movie
Mundinho Falcão

Gabriela (1975)
TV
Fábio Rossi

Corrida do Ouro (1974)
TV
Martino

Os Ossos do Barão (1973)
TV
Atílio

Cavalo de Aço (1973)
TV
Tiradentes

The Conspirators (1972)
Movie
5
Zelito

Bandeira 2 (1971)
TV
Torturador

On Borrowed Time (1968)
Movie
(uncredited)

The Deceased (1965)
Movie
Old Franz

Timeless Eye
Movie
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1944-08-20
Deathday2014-04-05 (69 years old)
Birth PlaceJuazeiro do Norte, Brazil
CitizenshipsBrazil
ResidencesRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Also Known AsЖозе Вилкер
AwardsPrêmio Molière
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