Grande Otelo

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Characters played by Grande Otelo

Black Macunaíma / Macunaíma's son — Macunaima (1969)

The protagonist, miraculously born fully-grown in the Amazon jungle with a playful child's heart. After his mother's death, he undergoes a racial transformation but later fathers a black boy with Ci. Following the tragic deaths of Ci and his son, he embarks on a quest for a magical stone, serving as an allegorical representation of Brazilian society.

João Otelo dos Anzóis Carapuça — O Barão Otelo no Barato dos Bilhões (1971)

A humble working-class man from Rio de Janeiro who is recruited into sports lottery schemes, experiences an unexpected financial windfall, and embarks on a journey of self-discovery and societal integration.

Career Overview

Grande Otelo has 134 screen credits in a career dating back to 1935. Signature works include Moleque Tião, Katharsys, Assim Era a Atlântida. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
134
Birth Date
1915-10-18
Birth Place
Ubêrlandia, MInas Gerais, Brazil

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