Amacio Mazzaropi
Date of birth: 1912-04-09
Place of birth: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Amácio Mazzaropi
Biography
Amácio Mazzaropi (São Paulo, April 9, 1912 – São Paulo, June 13, 1981) was a Brazilian actor, comedian, singer and filmmaker. Mazzaropi started in the circus, acted in the theater, was a pioneer in radio and television, until reaching the cinema. He was an actor, presenter, director and entrepreneur. His greatest legacy for later generations is in his film production. In three decades, Mazzaropi participated in thirty-two cinematographic productions, the first as an actor, but from 1958 onwards, also as a producer. He died in 1981 before completing his thirty-third film.
Movie Credits
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
1997-01-01
"Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affir
Sai da Frente
1952-06-25
Isidoro Colepicula is a humble truck driver hired to transport some furniture from São Paulo to Sant
Candinho
1954-01-25
Candinho is a hillbilly who leaves the countryside, taking his donkey along, and goes to São Paulo,
As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes
1960-09-26
It is the story of Pedro, who after being passed over by his brothers, wanders the world in search o
A Carrocinha
1955-09-05
Man finds a job as a dog catcher, but feels sorry for the animals and sets them free.
Jeca Tatu
1959-07-17
Jeca Tatu is a lazy, simple-minded guy who has his property threatened by the greed of a landowner.
O Noivo da Girafa
1957-01-16
The story of the confusion experienced by Aparicio Boamorte who works in the Zoo and has a giraffe a
Jeca e Seu Filho Preto
1978-04-17
A white hillbilly fathers a mysteriously black boy, who despite the prejudice falls in love with the
Nadando em Dinheiro
1952-10-27
Isidoro, a poor guy, suddenly becomes a millionaire, and gets into the most bizarre situations.
Um Caipira em Bariloche
1973-03-25
Polidoro is a naive farmer. Convinced by his daughter and son-in-law, he sells his farm to Agenor, a
Casinha Pequenina
1963-05-11
In colonial Brazil, rich farmer and owner of slaves is blackmailed by a lady; to get rid of the prob
Jeca vs. the Devil
1976-05-11
Jeca has to face a rich farmer woman that wants his love. At the same time, his wife seems to be pos
O Puritano da Rua Augusta
1965-05-07
Old and conservative industrialist goes to São Paulo to visit his children, who are locally in charg
Tristeza do Jeca
1961-05-11
Simple and popular hillbilly Jeca is forced to get involved in politics, when the leaders of the reg
O Jeca Macumbeiro
1975-05-11
Pirola is a poor guy who lives with his son Ze in a hovel on his boss's farm. One day, Pirola is sur
O Lamparina
1964-01-03
After being deceived by a small time crook with a promise of a job for his family, Bernardino Jabá (
O Corintiano
1967-01-02
Manuel is a fanatical barber for a São Paulo soccer team, Corinthians, and that's why he always gets
Meu Japão Brasileiro
1964-04-03
Fofuca is a farmer who faces the exploitation of an entrepreneur in a Japanese-Brazilian community.
Fuzileiro do Amor
1956-04-24
Chico Fumaça
1958-05-28
Hillbilly avoids a train disaster, becoming a hero. A dishonest politician tries to take advantage o
Chofer de Praça
1958-10-22
The humble Zacarias goes to the big city with his wife to help their son who wants to be a Doctor. T
Jecão... Um Fofoqueiro no Céu
1977-03-25
O Grande Xerife
1972-01-24
Inácio Pororoca is responsible for the local mail in an old west town. One day there comes bandit Jo
O Cineasta das Platéias
2002-01-01
This documentary, produced by the Mazzaropi Institute, shows movie scenes, testimonials of researche
Portugal... Minha Saudade
1973-04-13
Sabino, born Portuguese, has lived in Brazil since he was a child. He has a twin brother who lives i
O Vendedor de Linguiça
1962-04-30
Story of a sausage salesman, a simple man struggling with family problems.
O Gato de Madame
1957-03-25
Arlindo works delivering the clothes that his wife washes. During a working day, he finds a customer
Zé do Periquito
1961-05-01
Zenó (Mazzaropi) is a poor gardener of a traditional school in São Paulo who falls in love with one
No Paraíso das Solteironas
1968-06-01
Countryman J.K. gets annoyed and quits his job on a farm when his boss sends his pet cow to a slaugh
O Jeca e a Freira
1968-03-25
In the interior of Brazil, a farmer is responsible for the education of the daughter of one of his s
Uma Pistola para Djeca
1969-03-25
Gumercindo is a simple man who sees the daughter become pregnant of the son of its boss. Determined
A Banda das Velhas Virgens
1979-03-25
Gostoso is the conductor of a female band formed only by old women. When scouring the garbage dump,
Betão Ronca Ferro
1970-03-25
Betão is a countryman who works in a circus, selling peanuts. His daughter also works there, and bec
O Jeca e a Égua Milagrosa
1980-09-29
In the hunt for votes, two farmers do everything to be elected mayor in a interior town. The colonel
Mazzaropi
2013-10-08
A documentary on the life and work of Amácio Mazzaropi, a phenomenon of popularity and profitability
Cômicos... + Cômicos...
1971-06-14
Mazzaropi: Faces de um Artista Popular
2022-12-20