Chico Anysio
Born: 1931-04-12
Birthplace: Maranguape, Ceará, Brazil
Biography
Francisco "Chico" Anysio de Oliveira Paula Filho, OMC (Maranguape, April 12, 1931 – Rio de Janeiro, March 23, 2012), was a Brazilian comedian, actor, radio actor, producer, announcer, screenwriter, writer, voice actor, presenter, composer and painter, known for his numerous sketches and comedy programs on Rede Globo, the network where he worked for over forty years. Having created more than two hundred comic characters in a 65-year career, he is considered one of the greatest Brazilian comedians.
Known For
If I Were You 2
Tieta of Agreste
The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga
What are you Laughing At? Humour and Dictatorship
O Doce Esporte do Sexo
Eu Sou o Tal
An Extremely Nutty Teacher
O Cangaceiro Trapalhão
Chacrinha: Eu Vim para Confundir e Não para Explicar
Cia. de Comédia Os Melhores do Mundo: À Espera da Morte
Top Movie Credits
If I Were You 2
Olavo
Tieta of Agreste
Zé Esteves
The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga
Major Consilva
What are you Laughing At? Humour and Dictatorship
Self (archive footage)
O Doce Esporte do Sexo
Writer
An Extremely Nutty Teacher
Monsenhor Aristides
O Cangaceiro Trapalhão
Dialogue