José Dumont

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Characters played by José Dumont

Commander Guzman — At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991)

Commander Guzman is the local police commander in Mãe de Deus. Concerned that incoming gold miners will create trouble with the provincial government, he seeks to drive the Niaruna from their village. He offers Lewis Moon and Wolf fuel and safe departure if they bomb the community from the air.

Lineu — Kenoma (1998)

A mill worker obsessed with inventing a self-sufficient, fuel-less machine, enduring repeated failures and direct opposition from landowner Gerônimo while maintaining relentless determination.

Pai — Behind the Sun (2001)

Pai is the authoritarian father of the Breves family, whose household is trapped in poverty and a generations-long feud with the Ferreira family. He pressures Tonho to avenge an older brother's death, later orders him to kill the remaining Ferreiras, and tries to shoot Tonho when he refuses to continue the family code.

Tatu — Os Trapalhões e o Mágico de Oróz (1984)

Supporting tramp character, known for physical comedy and loyalty.

Miranda — Two Sons of Francisco (2005)

A manager who meets Mirosmar and Emival at the bus station, Miranda persuades the boys and their parents to send them on tour. After initially returning late and losing Francisco's trust, he changes his approach and supports a more responsible tour.

Sergipano — Lower City (2005)

Minor supporting character with no significant plot involvement in the provided summary.

Apolo — The Cambridge Squatter (2017)

Apolo is a character played by José Dumont and an established actor within the film’s occupied Cambridge Hotel setting. In the film-within-the-film, he workshops a documentary set in the building, helping frame the squatters’ daily lives and the wider collective struggle at the story’s center.

Career Overview

José Dumont has 60 screen credits in a career dating back to 1977. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Os Trapalhões: Coleção with 1 titles. Signature works include Iara, Hour of the Star, Blood and Wine: A Brazilian Story. 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
60
Birth Date
1950-07-01
Birth Place
Bananeiras, Paraíba, Brazil

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q6292071), public domain (CC0).