Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1931-06-10
Day of Death
2019-07-06
Place of Birth
Juazeiro, Bahia, Brasil
João Gilberto
Biography
João Gilberto Prado Pereira de Oliveira OMC, better known as João Gilberto (Juazeiro, June 10, 1931 — Rio de Janeiro, July 6, 2019), was a Brazilian singer, guitarist and composer. Considered a brilliant artist by musicologists and specialized journalists, he revolutionized Brazilian music by creating a new guitar beat to play samba: the "Bossa Nova".
Filmography (24)
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Self
The Girl From Ipanema: Astrud Gilberto, Queen of Bossa Nova
2026
⭐ 8.3
Role:
Self (archive footage)
Ritas
2025
⭐ 0
Role:
Self (archive footage)
Nas Ondas de Dorival Caymmi
2024
⭐ 6.4
Role:
Self (archive audio)
They Shot the Piano Player
2023
⭐ 9.0
Role:
Unknown
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
2023
⭐ 7.5
Role:
Self
Miúcha, The Voice of Bossa Nova
2022
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Self (voice)
Garoto - Vivo Sonhando
2020
⭐ 7.8
Role:
Self (archive footage)
O Barato de Iacanga
2019
⭐ 0
Role:
Self
João Gilberto – Live in Tokyo november 8 & 9, 2006 Tokyo International Forum Hall A
2019
⭐ 6.4
Role:
Self (archive footage)
Where Are You, João Gilberto?
2018
⭐ 0
Role:
Self
Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas
2017
⭐ 5.5
Role:
Unknown
O Gerente
2011
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Self
Bossa Nova: the sound that seduced the world
2008
⭐ 0
Role:
Unknown
Rita Lee - Biograffiti: Baila Comigo
2007
⭐ 6.3
Role:
Self - Guitar Player "Eu Não Existo Sem Você" (archive footage)
