Amacio 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.

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

1978Nominee

Best Performance

Jeca e Seu Filho Preto

1960Nominee

Best Performance

As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes

1963Nominee

Best Performance

Casinha Pequenina

Career Highlights

1964Highlight

Best Performance

Meu Japão Brasileiro

1977Highlight

Best Performance

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