Paulo Goulart

Acting

Paulo Goulart

Born January 9, 1933 · Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

Died March 13, 2014 · aged 81

Paulo Goulart, artistic name of Paulo Afonso Miessa (Ribeirão Preto, January 9, 1933 – São Paulo, March 13, 2014), was a Brazilian actor, playwright, director and writer, considered one of the greatest talents in Brazilian theater. Goulart also left his mark on television and cinema.

Known For

A Dog's WillA Dog's Will · 2000
A Dog's Will
8.42000
MovieComedyDrama
The lively João Grilo and the sly Chicó are poor guys living in the hinterland who cheat a bunch of people in a small town in Northeastern Brazil. When they die, they have to be judged by Christ, the Devil and the Virgin Mary before they are admitted to paradise.
A MarchaA Marcha · 1972
A Marcha
9.51972
MovieDramaHistory
A large protest march of escaped slaves is an episode in the history of Chico Bondade and Boaventura, who had already become legendary for their difficult and daring missions.
GabrielaGabriela · 1983
Gabriela
5.91983
MovieDramaRomance
In 1925, Gabriela, a poor, uneducated, yet charming woman becomes cook, mistress, and then wife of Nacib, a bar owner in Ilhéus, a small Brazilian coastal town run by the local colonels.
PersonPerson · 2007
Person
8.22007
MovieDocumentary
Person is a documentary about the life and work of filmmaker Luiz Sérgio Person. The documentary brings the reconstruction of the history of the São Paulo filmmaker through the personal journey of his daughter, Marina. Through interviews with friends, family, and people who worked with Person, she seeks to discover more than dates and biographical data.
O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de TeatroO Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro · 1976
O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro
9.51976
MovieDramaFantasy
Red CarpetRed Carpet · 2005
Red Carpet
7.32005
MovieComedy
Quinzinho has a promise to keep: to take his son, Neco, to the city to watch a Mazzaropi movie. They live in a small farm in São Paulo. In this odyssey through the towns of São Paulo, he also takes his wife Zulmira, who goes unwillingly, and their donkey Policarpo. On their journey, they find regional peculiarities and undergo magical situations related to popular belief.
Nordeste SangrentoNordeste Sangrento · 1963
Nordeste Sangrento
10.01963
MovieWesternAction
Cowboy escaping from the drought in the Northeast Brazil meets some officers led by a cruel lieutenant, whose main objective was to catch organized outlaws and invade the small town of Juazeiro. They arrest and torture him, hoping he would tell them the whereabouts of Padre Cícero, a prominent religious leader of the place. But he manages to escape and arrives in Juazeiro. The police invade the city and arrest the believers who were celebrating a party for Padre Cícero.
Carnival of CrimeCarnival of Crime · 1962
Carnival of Crime
3.01962
MovieCrimeDrama
Mike, an architect, is married to Lin, a beautiful and unfaithful woman. Returning from a trip, he finds she's disappeared. When he tries to locate her, he also learns about her many affairs, and he gets closer to Marina, his efficient assistant, who helps him solve the mystery.

Movies

A Dog's WillA Dog's Will · 2000
A Dog's Will
8.42000
MovieComedyDrama
The lively João Grilo and the sly Chicó are poor guys living in the hinterland who cheat a bunch of people in a small town in Northeastern Brazil. When they die, they have to be judged by Christ, the Devil and the Virgin Mary before they are admitted to paradise.
A MarchaA Marcha · 1972
A Marcha
9.51972
MovieDramaHistory
A large protest march of escaped slaves is an episode in the history of Chico Bondade and Boaventura, who had already become legendary for their difficult and daring missions.
GabrielaGabriela · 1983
Gabriela
5.91983
MovieDramaRomance
In 1925, Gabriela, a poor, uneducated, yet charming woman becomes cook, mistress, and then wife of Nacib, a bar owner in Ilhéus, a small Brazilian coastal town run by the local colonels.
PersonPerson · 2007
Person
8.22007
MovieDocumentary
Person is a documentary about the life and work of filmmaker Luiz Sérgio Person. The documentary brings the reconstruction of the history of the São Paulo filmmaker through the personal journey of his daughter, Marina. Through interviews with friends, family, and people who worked with Person, she seeks to discover more than dates and biographical data.
O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de TeatroO Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro · 1976
O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro
9.51976
MovieDramaFantasy
Red CarpetRed Carpet · 2005
Red Carpet
7.32005
MovieComedy
Quinzinho has a promise to keep: to take his son, Neco, to the city to watch a Mazzaropi movie. They live in a small farm in São Paulo. In this odyssey through the towns of São Paulo, he also takes his wife Zulmira, who goes unwillingly, and their donkey Policarpo. On their journey, they find regional peculiarities and undergo magical situations related to popular belief.
Nordeste SangrentoNordeste Sangrento · 1963
Nordeste Sangrento
10.01963
MovieWesternAction
Cowboy escaping from the drought in the Northeast Brazil meets some officers led by a cruel lieutenant, whose main objective was to catch organized outlaws and invade the small town of Juazeiro. They arrest and torture him, hoping he would tell them the whereabouts of Padre Cícero, a prominent religious leader of the place. But he manages to escape and arrives in Juazeiro. The police invade the city and arrest the believers who were celebrating a party for Padre Cícero.
Carnival of CrimeCarnival of Crime · 1962
Carnival of Crime
3.01962
MovieCrimeDrama
Mike, an architect, is married to Lin, a beautiful and unfaithful woman. Returning from a trip, he finds she's disappeared. When he tries to locate her, he also learns about her many affairs, and he gets closer to Marina, his efficient assistant, who helps him solve the mystery.
Astral City: A Spiritual JourneyAstral City: A Spiritual Journey · 2010
Astral City: A Spiritual Journey
7.22010
MovieDrama
The selfish Dr. André Luiz dies and awakes in the limbo called "Umbral". After a painful period in the gruesome swamp, he is rescued and brought in a white light to "Nosso Lar" (meaning "Our Home"). He finds a place of harmony, where people live in peace awaiting
O Cantor e o MilionárioO Cantor e o Milionário · 1958
O Cantor e o Milionário
10.01958
MovieComedyMusic
A singer is in love with the wife of a rich banker. Both men have the same analyst who allow them to swap souls.
Eles Não VoltaramEles Não Voltaram · 1960
Eles Não Voltaram
9.01960
MovieWar
Nos Tempos da VaselinaNos Tempos da Vaselina · 1979
Nos Tempos da Vaselina
5.41979
MovieComedy
Countryman Onofre is convinced by his cousin to live in Rio de Janeiro together with him so he can enjoy the delights of summer in Rio.
Destiny in TroubleDestiny in Trouble · 1953
Destiny in Trouble
10.01953
MovieComedy
This was Brazil's first feature film in color.
Um Desconhecido Bate à PortaUm Desconhecido Bate à Porta · 1958
Um Desconhecido Bate à Porta
7.01958
MovieDramaMusic
The film tells the story of Luciano who hides his identity as a rich boy to work in the stables of Patrícia, a woman he is in love with.
Chico XavierChico Xavier · 2010
Chico Xavier
7.12010
MovieDrama
A biography of spiritual medium and author Francisco Candido Xavier.
Time and the WindTime and the Wind · 2013
Time and the Wind
7.12013
MovieDramaHistory
Based on Érico Verissimo's literary trilogy, Time and the Wind follows 150 years of the Terra Cambará family and their opponents, the Amaral family. The struggles between the two families begin in the missions and lasts until the end of the 19th century. The film also features the period of formation of the state of Rio Grande do Sul and the dispute of territory between the Portuguese and Spanish crowns.
Rio, Northern ZoneRio, Northern Zone · 1957
Rio, Northern Zone
8.21957
MovieDramaMusic
A talented songwriter of sambas is forced to face the social injustices of the city around him.
Soluços e SoluçõesSoluços e Soluções · 2000
Soluços e Soluções
7.02000
MovieDrama
An advertising man has a brilliant idea: solving the drought problem in Northeast Brazil by driving wells with drills. But he's seen as a threat by political forces that want to keep the region in its feudal status.
Dracula, a Love StoryDracula, a Love Story · 1980
Dracula, a Love Story
7.01980
MovieRomanceDrama
Count Dracula, taking on the new identity of Vladimir, leaves Transylvania and goes to Brazil in search of his son Rafael. This vampire romance was conceived to be a potential telenovela, but only ended up running as a TV miniseries with four installments because the network that financed it went under.
Two-Edged KnifeTwo-Edged Knife · 1989
Two-Edged Knife
5.91989
MovieCrime
Paulo is a rich lawyer who has a happy and comfortable family life, with his kid and very loyal to his wife. But when he finds out that the woman is cheating on him with his business partner and best friend, he decides to execute a perfect plan that involves murdering both and easily getting away with murder. However, Paulo's plans are about to be ruined due to some unpredictable factors involving powerful people, plenty of money, the kidnap of his son and a tenacious inspector following his steps.
Para Viver Um Grande AmorPara Viver Um Grande Amor · 1984
Para Viver Um Grande Amor
6.21984
MovieDramaMusic
Poor people who live in the slums in Rio de Janeiro decide to occupy an empty apartment building in the rich part of the city. Meanwhile, a rich girl falls in love with a poor composer. Based on the musical play "Pobre Menina Rica", by Vinícius de Moraes and Carlos Lyra.
Xuxinha and Guto Against the Space MonstersXuxinha and Guto Against the Space Monsters · 2005
Xuxinha and Guto Against the Space Monsters
5.02005
MovieFamilyAnimation
With the help from his little guardian angel, Xuxinha, a 7-year old boy called Guto faces the terrible garbage eating monsters from the planet XYZ in the first-ever animated Xuxa film.
The Grand MomentThe Grand Moment · 1958
The Grand Moment
6.01958
MovieDramaRomance
On the day of his wedding, young man from a family of immigrants faces some problems to get the money needed for the last arrangements. The family do what they can in order to honour the great event, selling personal belongings and buying enough supplies for a decent party.
Giovanni ImprottaGiovanni Improtta · 2013
Giovanni Improtta
4.52013
MovieComedyCrime
Giovanni Improtta is a criminal who wants to climb the social ladder and become a law-abiding citizen. To achieve it, he commits some more crimes He is betrayed, and ends up under the spotlight of the media and the radar of the police, falsely charged for murder.

TV Shows

Anjo MarcadoAnjo Marcado · 1966
Anjo Marcado
7.01966
Series
Two FacesTwo Faces · 2007
Two Faces
5.82007
SeriesDrama
In the past, as Adalberto Rangel, he met and seduced Maria Paula. With a calculated coldheart, he married her, stole her fortune, then abandoned her, unaware she was pregnant at the time. Ten years later, accompanied by her son Renato, Maria Paula plots to recover her dignity and to find justice by getting revenge against the indignities done to her.
A PadroeiraA Padroeira · 2001
A Padroeira
8.02001
SeriesDrama
A Padroeira was a Brazilian soap opera produced and displayed at the time of 18 hours by Rede Globo, between June 18, 2001 and February 23, 2002, and presented in 215 chapters. It was written by Walcyr Carrasco collaboration with Duca Rachid and directed by Walter Avancini, and had Deborah Secco, Luigi Baricelli, Elizabeth Savalla and Maurício Mattar in leading roles.
Secrets of SandSecrets of Sand · 1993
Secrets of Sand
7.41993
SeriesDrama
Twin sisters with contrasting personalities, Ruth and Raquel, rival in the fictional Pontal D'Areia, on the coast of Rio de Janeiro.
The TrapalhõesThe Trapalhões · 1977
The Trapalhões
8.01977
SeriesComedy
Os Trapalhões was a Brazilian comedy group and also a Brazilian television series created by Wilton Franco. Its members were Dedé Santana, Zacarias, Mussum and their leader Didi Mocó, that was played by Renato Aragão. The name Trapalhões is derived from the Portuguese verb atrapalhar, which means the opposite of helping, to do something the wrong way or to Those that confuse. The name is translated "Tramps" in English DVD subtitles. It was aired by Rede Globo from 1977 to 1999. On March 18, 1990, Zacarias died due to respiratory failure, but the group and the series didn't come to an end until July 29, 1994, when Mussum died due to an unsuccessful heart transplant.
Sai de BaixoSai de Baixo · 1996
Sai de Baixo
8.31996
SeriesComedy
It follows the lives of the members of a dysfunctional family, their maid and the doorman of the apartment building in which they lived.
O Dono do MundoO Dono do Mundo · 1991
O Dono do Mundo
7.41991
SeriesDrama
Uma Rosa com AmorUma Rosa com Amor · 1972
Uma Rosa com Amor
6.71972
SeriesDrama
Serafina is a romantic young woman who dreams of experiencing great love. Claude is a wealthy businessman who is in the country illegally. The two make a deal that will transform their lives.
Jogo da VidaJogo da Vida · 1981
Jogo da Vida
8.51981
SeriesDrama
The cheerful and outgoing Jordana lived alongside Silas for 20 years, helping him become wealthy. Despite this, he abandons her to run away with the opportunistic Carla. After the separation, Jordana faces financial difficulties. She then meets Dona Mena, an eccentric and lonely old woman abandoned by her family. Jordana takes care of Dona Mena and, when she dies, inherits four bronze cupids containing a million dollars. The problem is that the cupids disappear without a trace. The cupids become the subject of a fight between Dona Mena's nephews, Loreta and Carlito. The two are the villains of the story. Jordana, however, ends up falling in love with Carlito. In the final chapters, Jordana manages to recover the cupids and rebuild her life. She has the help of her friend Vieira.
ZazáZazá · 1997
Zazá
7.51997
SeriesDrama
Santos Dumont's daughter, Marisa Dumont, known as Zazá, flies over the Eiffel Tower in a replica of the 14 Bis. During one of her flights, she decides to find guardian angels to protect her seven children.
Éramos SeisÉramos Seis · 1977
Éramos Seis
7.51977
SeriesDrama
Papai CoraçãoPapai Coração · 1976
Papai Coração
8.01976
SeriesFamily
Dinossaurs & RobotsDinossaurs & Robots · 2011
Dinossaurs & Robots
5.52011
SeriesDrama
Paleontologist Júlia wants to convince the stubborn farmer Abner to let her excavate on his land. The site is said to be an archaeological site containing the remains of prehistoric animals.
AméricaAmérica · 2005
América
6.52005
SeriesDrama
Sol and Tião are born to different social backgrounds—she to a poor suburban family in Rio, and him to an even poorer family who raised cattle in West São Paulo State. They eventually meet, due to unlikely circumstances, but part again, as she has set as her ultimate priority to reach the United States or bust. While she comes to the U.S. to live as an illegal immigrant, he remains in Brazil and, despite many trials and tribulations, he becomes a successful rodeo cowboy.
Um Homem Muito EspecialUm Homem Muito Especial · 1980
Um Homem Muito Especial
8.01980
SeriesDrama
WildcatWildcat · 1988
Wildcat
7.01988
SeriesDrama
Cláudia returns to her rural hometown in order to take revenge for the murder of her family a long time ago. She believes that the Flores family committed the crime and tries to destroy them....
Cat's CradleCat's Cradle · 2009
Cat's Cradle
8.12009
SeriesDrama
Imagine a strong and tender hearted woman, a confused man and a villain capable of everything to get money. We have the perfect love triangle to a classic love story.
As Pupilas do Senhor ReitorAs Pupilas do Senhor Reitor · 1994
As Pupilas do Senhor Reitor
7.01994
SeriesDrama
As Pupilas do Senhor Reitor is a Brazilian telenovela produced by SBT and originally broadcast from December 6, 1994, to July 8, 1995. Based on the 1867 novel of the same name by Portuguese writer Júlio Dinis, it was adapted by Lauro César Muniz, with scripts by Bosco Brasil, Ismael Fernandes, Analy A. Pinto, Aziz Bajur, and Zeno Wilde under the supervision of Chico de Assis. The telenovela stars Juca de Oliveira, Débora Bloch, Luciana Braga, Eduardo Moscovis, and Tuca Andrada. Set in a 19th-century Portuguese village, the story follows the orphaned sisters Guida and Clara, who are raised by the respected Padre Antônio, known as the Senhor Reitor. After Daniel returns home as a doctor following years away, old feelings are rekindled, but misunderstandings, forbidden love, family rivalries, and social expectations threaten the happiness of both sisters. As secrets and sacrifices come to light, the couples must overcome prejudice and scandal in their search for true love.
Transas e CaretasTransas e Caretas · 1984
Transas e Caretas
9.01984
SeriesDrama
The telenovela tells the story of Francisca Moura Imperial, a wealthy businesswoman, and her two sons: Jordão and Tiago, who show little interest in the family business. Jordão is the product of a whirlwind romance in Francisca's youth, while Tiago was born from her marriage to Roberto, a seductive man who moves in high society but is penniless. Francisca is preoccupied with her sons but cannot interfere in their lives as much as she would like. Eccentric and full of outlandish ideas, she decides to undergo plastic surgery, which makes her look 20 years younger, believing that this will bring her closer to Jordão and Tiago. Francisca's greatest concern is that at least one of her sons will marry and give her a grandchild, thus ensuring the continuation of the family name.
Roda de FogoRoda de Fogo · 1986
Roda de Fogo
8.31986
SeriesDrama
Renato Villar is an ambitious businessman. After discovering a brain tumor, his life takes a turn, and he decides to settle his debts and live his true love.
A Próxima AtraçãoA Próxima Atração · 1970
A Próxima Atração
7.01970
SeriesDrama
The story takes place in a mansion in the Jardim América neighborhood of São Paulo. The lonely Rodrigo, a wealthy man from Rio Grande do Sul, lives with seven ambitious women who plan to swindle him out of his fortune: the flight attendants Regina and Cláudia, the showgirl Ciça, Madalena, Dulce, Dinorah, and the manicurist Suzete.
Aquarela do BrasilAquarela do Brasil · 2000
Aquarela do Brasil
7.02000
SeriesDrama
During the Golden Age of radio, Isa dreams of a singing career. When her uncle is arrested, she moves to Rio de Janeiro and becomes entangled in a love triangle with Hélio and Mário.
GaivotasGaivotas · 1979
Gaivotas
10.01979
SeriesDrama
Um Sol MaiorUm Sol Maior · 1977
Um Sol Maior
8.01977
SeriesDrama