Vinicius de Moraes

Vinicius de Moraes

Actor

Born: October 19, 1913 (66 years old)

Died: July 9, 1980

Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Biography

(October 19, 1913 – July 9, 1980), also known as Vinícius de Moraes and nicknamed O Poetinha ("The little poet"), was a Brazilian poet, lyricist, essayist, and playwright who later became a seminal figure in modern Brazilian music and literature. He served as a diplomat; composed his own bossa nova music; and as an interpreter of his own lyrics, recorded several albums.

Filmography (12)