Héctor Babenco

Born: 1946-02-07

Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Biography

Héctor Eduardo Babenco (born in Buenos Aires but raised in Mar del Plata) was an Argentine-born Brazilian film director, screenwriter, producer and actor. He has worked in several countries including Argentina, Brazil and the United States.

Known For

The Mission
Carandiru
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Ironweed
Before Night Falls
At Play in the Fields of the Lord
Pixote
Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
My Hindu Friend

Top Movie Credits

Carandiru Producer
Ironweed Director
Before Night Falls Virgilio Pinera
Pixote Director