Tony Tornado

Born: 1930-05-26

Birthplace: Mirante do Paranapanema, São Paulo, Brazil

Biography

Tony Tornado, stage name of Antônio Viana Gomes, (Presidente Prudente, May 26, 1930) is a Brazilian actor, singer and composer. One of the main names in black music and a precursor of the Afro style in the country, he established himself both in the musical field and in acting.

Known For

Old Bandits
Pixote
Denying Brazil
Abdias do Nascimento - Memória Negra
A Noite da Virada
A Werewolf in the Amazon
Juntos a Magia Acontece
Um Show de Verão
A Virgem
O Amor Dá Trabalho

Top Movie Credits

Old Bandits Herculano
Pixote Cristal
Denying Brazil Himself
Abdias do Nascimento - Memória Negra Self (archive footage)
A Noite da Virada Jesus
A Werewolf in the Amazon Delegado Barreto
Juntos a Magia Acontece
Um Show de Verão Leão de Chácara
A Virgem Durva
O Amor Dá Trabalho Delegado