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José Wilker

Bio: 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)
Born: Tue, Aug 20 1946
Birthplace: Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil

Death: Sat, Apr 05 2014
José Wilker is 67 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina
Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina
José Wilker would have been no older than 67 in Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 10 2021
Poster of Dunas do Barato
Dunas do Barato
José Wilker would have been no older than 67 in Dunas do Barato as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 2017
Poster of Brazilian Cinema in the 20th Century
Brazilian Cinema in the 20th Century
José Wilker would have been no older than 67 in Brazilian Cinema in the 20th Century as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 2017
Poster of As Aventuras do Pequeno Colombo
As Aventuras do Pequeno Colombo
José Wilker would have been no older than 67 in As Aventuras do Pequeno Colombo as 'Conde de Saint-Germain'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 20 2015
Poster of Isolados
Isolados
José Wilker would have been no older than 67 in Isolados as 'Dr. Fausto'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 18 2014
Poster of The Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere Detail
The Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere Detail
José Wilker would have been no older than 67 in The Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere Detail as 'Chico Pacheco'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 21 2014
Poster of Golden Oldies 2
Golden Oldies 2
José Wilker was 67 in Golden Oldies 2 as 'Juca'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2013
Poster of Giovanni Improtta
Giovanni Improtta
José Wilker was 66 in Giovanni Improtta as 'Giovanni Improtta'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 18 2013
Poster of Elvis & Madonna
Elvis & Madonna
José Wilker was 65 in Elvis & Madonna as 'Pachecão'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2011
Poster of A Melhor Idade
A Melhor Idade
José Wilker was 64 in A Melhor Idade as 'Antenor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 08 2011
Poster of The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga
The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga
José Wilker was 64 in The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga as 'Joãozinho Bem-Bem'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 2011
Poster of Tancredo - A Travessia
Tancredo - A Travessia
José Wilker was 64 in Tancredo - A Travessia
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of The Well Beloved One
The Well Beloved One
José Wilker was 63 in The Well Beloved One as 'Zeca Diabo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 2010
Poster of Now Boarding
Now Boarding
José Wilker was 63 in Now Boarding as 'Fulano'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 2009
Poster of Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado
José Wilker was 63 in Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 19 2009
Poster of O Sonho de Inacim
O Sonho de Inacim
José Wilker was 62 in O Sonho de Inacim
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 14 2009
Poster of Romance
Romance
José Wilker was 62 in Romance as 'Danilo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 2008
Poster of Golden Oldies
Golden Oldies
José Wilker was 62 in Golden Oldies as 'Juca'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 2008
Poster of Sexo com Amor?
Sexo com Amor?
José Wilker was 61 in Sexo com Amor? as 'Jorge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 2008
Poster of Canta Maria
Canta Maria
José Wilker was 60 in Canta Maria as 'Lampião'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 2006
Poster of The Greatest Love of All
The Greatest Love of All
José Wilker was 60 in The Greatest Love of All as 'Antônio'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 07 2006
Poster of Redeemer
Redeemer
José Wilker was 58 in Redeemer as 'Dr. Sabóia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 2004
Poster of Onde Anda Você
Onde Anda Você
José Wilker was 57 in Onde Anda Você as 'Mandarim'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 2004
Poster of Mary, Mother of the Son of God
Mary, Mother of the Son of God
José Wilker was 57 in Mary, Mother of the Son of God as 'Pilatos'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 2003
Poster of The Man of the Year
The Man of the Year
José Wilker was 56 in The Man of the Year as 'Sílvio'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 2003
Poster of Viva Sapato!
Viva Sapato!
José Wilker was 56 in Viva Sapato! as 'Fernando'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 17 2003
Poster of Banquete
Banquete
José Wilker was 56 in Banquete
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 24 2002
Poster of Dead in the Water
Dead in the Water
José Wilker was 55 in Dead in the Water as 'Father'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 12 2002
Poster of Suspiros Republicanos ao Crepúsculo de um Império Tropical
Suspiros Republicanos ao Crepúsculo de um Império Tropical
José Wilker was 55 in Suspiros Republicanos ao Crepúsculo de um Império Tropical as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Movie Theaters of Rio
Movie Theaters of Rio
José Wilker was 55 in Movie Theaters of Rio as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 2001
Poster of Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion
Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion
José Wilker was 53 in Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion as 'Donizetti'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 2000
Poster of For All - O Trampolim da Vitória
For All - O Trampolim da Vitória
José Wilker was 51 in For All - O Trampolim da Vitória as 'Giancarlo Sandrini'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1998
Poster of Guerra de Canudos
Guerra de Canudos
José Wilker was 51 in Guerra de Canudos as 'Antônio Conselheiro'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1997
Poster of Little Book of Love
Little Book of Love
José Wilker was 50 in Little Book of Love as 'Alaor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1997
Poster of Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
José Wilker was 50 in Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Delicado
Delicado
José Wilker was 50 in Delicado
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1996
Poster of Josué de Castro, Cidadão do Mundo
Josué de Castro, Cidadão do Mundo
José Wilker was 47 in Josué de Castro, Cidadão do Mundo as 'Narrador'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1994
Poster of Paixão e Guerra no Sertão de Canudos
Paixão e Guerra no Sertão de Canudos
José Wilker was 46 in Paixão e Guerra no Sertão de Canudos as 'Narrador'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1993
Poster of Medicine Man
Medicine Man
José Wilker was 45 in Medicine Man as 'Dr. Miguel Ornega'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 1992
Poster of Lovely Child
Lovely Child
José Wilker was 43 in Lovely Child as 'Álvaro'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 04 1990
Poster of A Porta Aberta
A Porta Aberta
José Wilker was 42 in A Porta Aberta
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1989
Poster of Solidão: Uma Linda História de Amor
Solidão: Uma Linda História de Amor
José Wilker was 42 in Solidão: Uma Linda História de Amor
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 1989
Poster of Better Days Ahead
Better Days Ahead
José Wilker was 42 in Better Days Ahead as 'Wallace Caldeira'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1989
Poster of Doida Demais
Doida Demais
José Wilker was 42 in Doida Demais as 'Noé'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Prisoner of Rio
Prisoner of Rio
José Wilker was 41 in Prisoner of Rio as 'Salo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of China, o Império do Centro
China, o Império do Centro
José Wilker was 41 in China, o Império do Centro as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 16 1987
Poster of Leila Diniz
Leila Diniz
José Wilker was 41 in Leila Diniz as 'Henrique Martins'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1987
Poster of Subway to the Stars
Subway to the Stars
José Wilker was 40 in Subway to the Stars as 'Professor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 02 1987
Poster of Besame Mucho
Besame Mucho
José Wilker was 40 in Besame Mucho as 'Xico'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of The Man in the Black Cape
The Man in the Black Cape
José Wilker was 39 in The Man in the Black Cape as 'Tenório Cavalcanti'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 31 1986
Poster of Baixo Gávea
Baixo Gávea
José Wilker was 39 in Baixo Gávea as 'Maluco da bomba'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Jango
Jango
José Wilker was 38 in Jango as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 23 1984
Poster of São Bernardo
São Bernardo
José Wilker was 37 in São Bernardo
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 11 1984
Poster of O Bom Burguês
O Bom Burguês
José Wilker was 37 in O Bom Burguês as 'Lucas'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 25 1983
Poster of Bandidos da Falange
Bandidos da Falange
José Wilker was 36 in Bandidos da Falange
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 14 1983
Poster of Fiebre amarilla
Fiebre amarilla
José Wilker was 35 in Fiebre amarilla
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 18 1982
Poster of The King of the Candle
The King of the Candle
José Wilker was 35 in The King of the Candle as 'Abelardo Segundo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Los crápulas
Los crápulas
José Wilker was 34 in Los crápulas
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1981
Poster of Bonitinha mas Ordinária
Bonitinha mas Ordinária
José Wilker was 34 in Bonitinha mas Ordinária as 'Edgar'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 12 1981
Poster of Bye Bye Brazil
Bye Bye Brazil
José Wilker was 33 in Bye Bye Brazil as 'Lorde Cigano'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1980
Poster of Batalha dos Guararapes
Batalha dos Guararapes
José Wilker was 32 in Batalha dos Guararapes as 'João Fernandes Vieira'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 25 1978
Poster of Professor Kranz tedesco di Germania
Professor Kranz tedesco di Germania
José Wilker was 31 in Professor Kranz tedesco di Germania as 'Leleco'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 25 1978
Poster of Diamante Bruto
Diamante Bruto
José Wilker was 31 in Diamante Bruto
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 22 1978
Poster of Confissões de Uma Viúva Moça
Confissões de Uma Viúva Moça
José Wilker was 30 in Confissões de Uma Viúva Moça
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 20 1976
Poster of Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
José Wilker was 30 in Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands as 'Valdomiro 'Vadinho' Santos Guimarães'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 1976
Poster of Xica
Xica
José Wilker was 30 in Xica as 'Conde Valadares'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 06 1976
Poster of Deliciosas Traições do Amor
Deliciosas Traições do Amor
José Wilker was 29 in Deliciosas Traições do Amor
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 06 1975
Poster of Ana, a Libertina
Ana, a Libertina
José Wilker was 29 in Ana, a Libertina
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1975
Poster of O Casal
O Casal
José Wilker was 28 in O Casal
Movie Released: Thu, May 22 1975
Poster of Amor e Medo
Amor e Medo
José Wilker was 28 in Amor e Medo
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 18 1974
Poster of Dybbuk: The Demon
Dybbuk: The Demon
José Wilker was 25 in Dybbuk: The Demon as 'Hannan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 1972
Poster of The Conspirators
The Conspirators
José Wilker was 25 in The Conspirators as 'Tiradentes'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 05 1972
Poster of Eu Sou Vida, Eu Não Sou Morte
Eu Sou Vida, Eu Não Sou Morte
José Wilker was 23 in Eu Sou Vida, Eu Não Sou Morte
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of Estranho Triângulo
Estranho Triângulo
José Wilker was 23 in Estranho Triângulo
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of On Borrowed Time
On Borrowed Time
José Wilker was 22 in On Borrowed Time as 'Torturador'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 26 1968
Poster of Massacre no Supermercado
Massacre no Supermercado
José Wilker was 21 in Massacre no Supermercado
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of El Justicero
El Justicero
José Wilker was 20 in El Justicero
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 13 1967
Poster of The Deceased
The Deceased
José Wilker was 19 in The Deceased as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 22 1965
Poster of Paixão
Paixão
José Wilker was 18 in Paixão
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of Timeless Eye
Timeless Eye
José Wilker will be 67+ in Timeless Eye as 'Old Franz'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of É Tudo Novela!
É Tudo Novela!
José Wilker would have been no older than 67 in É Tudo Novela! as 'Giovanni'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 29 2021
Poster of Trail of Lies
Trail of Lies
José Wilker was 66+ in Trail of Lies as 'Herbert Marques'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 20 2013
Poster of Gabriela
Gabriela
José Wilker was 65+ in Gabriela as 'Coronel Jesuíno Mendonça'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2012
Poster of O Bem Amado
O Bem Amado
José Wilker was 64+ in O Bem Amado as 'Zeca Diabo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 18 2011
Poster of Três Irmãs
Três Irmãs
José Wilker was 62+ in Três Irmãs as 'Augusto Pinheiro'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 2008
Poster of Duas Caras
Duas Caras
José Wilker was 61+ in Duas Caras as 'Francisco Macieira'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 2007
Poster of Amazônia: De Galvez a Chico Mendes
Amazônia: De Galvez a Chico Mendes
José Wilker was 60+ in Amazônia: De Galvez a Chico Mendes as 'Luis Gálvez'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 2007
Poster of JK
JK
José Wilker was 59+ in JK as 'Juscelino Kubitschek'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 03 2006
Poster of Senhora do Destino
Senhora do Destino
José Wilker was 57+ in Senhora do Destino as 'Giovanni Improtta'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 28 2004
Poster of Celebridade
Celebridade
José Wilker was 57+ in Celebridade as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 13 2003
Poster of Desejos de Mulher
Desejos de Mulher
José Wilker was 55+ in Desejos de Mulher as 'Ariel Godoy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 2002
Poster of The Fifth of Hell
The Fifth of Hell
José Wilker was 55+ in The Fifth of Hell as 'Marquês de Marialva'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 2002
Poster of Um Anjo Caiu do Céu
Um Anjo Caiu do Céu
José Wilker was 54+ in Um Anjo Caiu do Céu as 'Tarso'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 22 2001
Poster of Suave Veneno
Suave Veneno
José Wilker was 52+ in Suave Veneno as 'Waldomiro Cerqueira'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 18 1999
Poster of Anjo de Mim
Anjo de Mim
José Wilker was 50+ in Anjo de Mim as 'Bianor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 1996
Poster of O Fim do Mundo
O Fim do Mundo
José Wilker was 49+ in O Fim do Mundo as 'Sebastião "Tião" Socó'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 06 1996
Poster of Sai de Baixo
Sai de Baixo
José Wilker was 49+ in Sai de Baixo
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 31 1996
Poster of A Vida Como Ela É...
A Vida Como Ela É...
José Wilker was 49+ in A Vida Como Ela É... as 'Narrador (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 31 1996
Poster of A Próxima Vítima
A Próxima Vítima
José Wilker was 48+ in A Próxima Vítima as 'Marcelo Rossi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 13 1995
Poster of Agosto
Agosto
José Wilker was 47+ in Agosto as 'Pedro Lomagno'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 24 1993
Poster of Renascer
Renascer
José Wilker was 46+ in Renascer as 'Belarmino'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 08 1993
Poster of Anos Rebeldes
Anos Rebeldes
José Wilker was 45+ in Anos Rebeldes as 'Fábio Brito'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 14 1992
Poster of Mico Preto
Mico Preto
José Wilker was 43+ in Mico Preto as 'Frederico Menezes Garcia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 07 1990
Poster of Carmem
Carmem
José Wilker was 41+ in Carmem as 'Camilo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1987
Poster of Roque Santeiro
Roque Santeiro
José Wilker was 38+ in Roque Santeiro as 'Luis Roque Duarte ("Roque Santeiro")'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 24 1985
Poster of Um Sonho a Mais
Um Sonho a Mais
José Wilker was 38+ in Um Sonho a Mais as 'chefe de reportagem'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 04 1985
Poster of Transas e Caretas
Transas e Caretas
José Wilker was 37+ in Transas e Caretas as 'Thiago Moura Imperial Leme'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 1984
Poster of Final Feliz
Final Feliz
José Wilker was 36+ in Final Feliz as 'Rodrigo Mendonça'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 29 1982
Poster of Brilhante
Brilhante
José Wilker was 35+ in Brilhante as 'Sidney da Costa Pinto / Osvaldo Mesquita'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1981
Poster of Plumas & Paetês
Plumas & Paetês
José Wilker was 34+ in Plumas & Paetês as 'Renato / Paulo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1980
Poster of Anjo Mau
Anjo Mau
José Wilker was 29+ in Anjo Mau as 'Rodrigo Medeiros'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 1976
Poster of Gabriela
Gabriela
José Wilker was 28+ in Gabriela as 'Mundinho Falcão'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 1975
Poster of Corrida do Ouro
Corrida do Ouro
José Wilker was 27+ in Corrida do Ouro as 'Fábio Rossi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 01 1974
Poster of Os Ossos do Barão
Os Ossos do Barão
José Wilker was 27+ in Os Ossos do Barão as 'Martino'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 08 1973
Poster of Cavalo de Aço
Cavalo de Aço
José Wilker was 26+ in Cavalo de Aço as 'Atílio'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 24 1973
Poster of O Bofe
O Bofe
José Wilker was 25+ in O Bofe as 'Bandeira'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 19 1972
Poster of Bandeira 2
Bandeira 2
José Wilker was 25+ in Bandeira 2
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1971