Procópio Ferreira
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- July 8, 1898, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Died
- June 18, 1979
- Movies
- 17
Procópio Ferreira, stage name João Procópio Ferreira (Rio de Janeiro, July 8, 1898 – Rio de Janeiro, June 18, 1979), was a Brazilian actor, theater director, and playwright. Nicknamed "the glory of Brazilian culture," he is considered the greatest Brazilian actor of the 20th century.
Procópio discovered early on his talent for engaging audiences, drawing large audiences to his shows. Over a 62-year career, he played over 500 characters in over 450 plays. (Wikipedia)
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 1997 | Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional | Self |
| 1982 | Insônia | |
| 1978 | Procópio no Cinema | Ele mesmo |
| 1971 | Em Família | Afonsinho |
| 1971 | Como Ganhar na Loteria Sem Perder a Esportiva | |
| 1965 | Crônica da Cidade Amada | Cliente (episódio "O Índio") |
| 1959 | Titio Não é Sopa | |
| 1956 | Quem Matou Anabela? | Comissário Ramos |
| 1954 | A Sogra | |
| 1953 | O Homem dos Papagaios | Epaminondas |
| 1951 | O Comprador de Fazendas | |
| 1944 | Berlim na Batucada | Mixirica |
| 1940 | Pureza | |
| 1938 | Tererê Não Resolve | Homem no Baile |
| 1936 | O Trevo de Quatro Folhas | Juca |
| 1931 | Our Things | |
| 1917 | A Quadrilha do Esqueleto |
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