Vinícius de Oliveira
Date of birth: 1985-07-18
Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Known for: Acting
Also known as:
Biography
Vinícius de Oliveira (born July 18, 1985) is a Brazilian actor. He was born in Rio de Janeiro. He lived in Bonsucesso, Rio de Janeiro with his mother, who had to work hard to support him and his three siblings. To make ends meet, he even started working as a shoe shiner, always dreaming of becoming a professional football player. Nevertheless, his life radically changed when, while shining shoes, he was discovered by director Walter Salles and cast to play the role of Josué in the acclaimed film Central do Brasil. Thanks to Salles' support Vinícius was able to take both English and theater lessons. He is currently enrolled as a student at PUC-RIO, where he intends to graduate as a film director. In addition to his groundbreaking role, he has also participated in several other projects such as the soap opera Suave Veneno Rede Globo and the film "Linha de Passe" that has been awarded in Cannes Film Festival.
Movie Credits
Central Station
1998-04-03
An emotional journey of a former school teacher, who writes letters for illiterate people, and a you
Capitão Brasil
2017-06-01
When chaos takes over the streets, the life of a ten-year-old boy begins to crumble. It is at the mo
Linha de Passe
2008-09-05
In the periphery of São Paulo, the pregnant single mother Cleuza works as maid in the apartment of a
Federal Bank Heist
2011-07-22
"The Baron" wanted to commit the perfect heist involving 3 tons of money and no violence. For this h
If God Comes Let Him Bring a Gun
2014-11-22
A young man on leave from prison, his straitlaced brother, his best friend, a rookie cop and a young
Neon Bull
2016-01-14
Iremar works at the rodeo in North East of Brazil. From his home, the truck he uses to transport the
A Matriarca
2024-03-15
Moto Anjos
2015-01-01
Alex is a resourceful motoboy who cheats death daily on the most dangerous streets in the world. One
Cortina Fechada
2024-04-02
The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga
2011-01-02
Based on Guimarães Rosa's (classic Brazilian author) short story, the movie tells the story of Augus
Trinta
2013-10-18
Biopic about the late Joãozinho Trinta, a self-taught classical dancer who turned Rio's Carnival int
Demonia: A Melodrama in 3 Acts
2016-09-01
Demônia is a devilish being. Or an evil woman.
Fca Carla
2011-03-19
Behind the Sun
2001-12-12
Brazilian badlands, April 1910. Tonho is ordered by his father to avenge the death of his older brot
Stray Bullet
2003-08-01
The path of five bullets and the people they pass during a shootout in a square. Anyone can die.
As Órbitas
2012-01-01
Rafael wakes up in an abandoned hospital, blind and covered in bandages. Agonizing, he sets for a te
Motolove
2017-10-11
Xeu and Lidiane are going to have a child. She pressures him to sell his motorcycle and get another
Um Dia Qualquer
2022-06-23
Under the masks and fantasies of another day in Rio's suburbs, the intense reality of families and n
Conquista Central Station - The 7 days of creation
2002-05-01
Exclusive record of the filming of Central do Brasil in Vitória da Conquista in 1997. The ProVídeo U
Almost Deserted
2025-11-27
Two undocumented Latino immigrants in Detroit become involved in a murder and rescue a witness with
Um Espaço que se Move
2025-10-19
Films to Die For
2025-10-23