Nelson Cavaquinho
Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.
Profession
Acting
Birthday
29 Oct 1911
Age
115 Years
Born In
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Total Projects
11
Years Active
53 Yrs
Avg Rating
8.4 ★
Overview
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...
Known For
Chico: Brazilian Artist
2015
O Casal
1975
Muito Prazer
1979
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
2019
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
2022
Nelson Cavaquinho
1969
Álbum de Música
1974
Nelson de Copo e Alma
1985
Rio, Carnaval da Vida
1978
Noitada de Samba
1977
Filmography
movie
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
as Self (archive footage)
movie
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
as Self (archive footage)
movie
Chico: Brazilian Artist
Chico: Brazilian Artist
as Self (archive footage)
movie
Nelson de Copo e Alma
Nelson de Copo e Alma
as Self
movie
Muito Prazer
Muito Prazer
as Himself
movie
Rio, Carnaval da Vida
Rio, Carnaval da Vida
as Self
movie
Noitada de Samba
Noitada de Samba
movie
O Casal
O Casal
movie
Álbum de Música
Álbum de Música
as Self
movie
Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
movie
Nelson Cavaquinho
Nelson Cavaquinho
as Self