Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
September 14, 1947
Place of Birth:
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Roberto Pirillo
Biography
Roberto Pirillo is a seasoned Brazilian actor known for his extensive work in television, film, and voice acting. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a romantic lead, notably starring in the classic telenovela Escrava Isaura (1976), where he played the noble Álvaro, a role that became iconic in Brazilian teledramaturgy. He also appeared in Ciranda de Pedra (1981) and many other productions for Rede Globo.
Over the decades, Pirillo has built a diverse portfolio, including roles in historical dramas, comedies, and action series. His recent credits include appearances in Níobe (2023), A Divisão (2019), and Magnífica 70 (2015–2018). He remains active in Brazilian television and continues to be recognized for his contributions to the arts.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Revolta dos Malês | Souza Velho |
| 2008 | Os Óculos de Pedro Antão | |
| 1981 | Cry Freedom | |
| 1979 | Uma Fêmea do Outro Mundo | |
| 1979 | A Pantera Nua | |
| 1978 | Black Goddess | |
| 1976 | Jeca vs. the Devil | |
| 1970 | Betão Ronca Ferro | |
| Estranho Amor |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rulers of Fortune | Jorge |
| 2023 | Betinho: No Fio da Navalha | Secretário de Saúde |
| 2019 | Baile de Máscaras | Carlos Calhada |
| 2019 | A Revolta dos Malês | Souza Velho |
| 2019 | A Divisão | |
| 2015 | Time After Time | Genaro / Genaro Donatelli |
| 2015 | Magnifica 70 | Alberico Couto e Silva |
| 2014 | Empire | Dr. Merival Porto |
| 2011 | Samson and Delilah | Simas |
| 2006 | Alta Estação | Olavo Carvalho |
| 2005 | Prova de Amor | Dr. Hélio Nereu |
| 2003 | Celebridade | Ernesto Lopes |
| 2000 | Brava Gente | Voltaire da Fonseca |
| 1993 | Sex Appeal | Davi |
| 1992 | Anos Rebeldes | Capitão Rangel |
| 1991 | O Portador | Álvaro |
| 1986 | Golden Years | Rafael |
| 1986 | Mania de Querer | Nelson Domingues |
| 1985 | A Gata Comeu | Tony Duarte (Antônio Duarte) / falso Braguinha |
| 1984 | Vereda Tropical | técnico do Rubro Futebol Clube |
| 1982 | Paraíso | Geraldo Valfrido |
| 1981 | Ciranda de Pedra | Luís Carlos |
| 1980 | A Deusa Vencida | Fernando Albuquerque |
| 1979 | Cara a Cara | Julinho |
| 1978 | Maria Maria | Eduardinho |
| 1977 | Locomotivas | Cássio |
| 1977 | The Bunglers | |
| 1976 | Escrava Isaura | Tobias Paes Vidal |
| 1975 | Escalada | Sérgio |
| 1975 | O Grito | Mário |
| 1974 | Supermanoela | Paulo |
| 1973 | O Semideus | Lulu |
| 1972 | O Primeiro Amor | Hélio |
| 1972 | Uma Rosa com Amor | Beto |
| 1971 | Minha Doce Namorada | Milton |
| 1971 | Caso Especial | |
| 1971 | Caso Especial | filho de Bernardo |
| 1970 | E Nós, Aonde Vamos? | Juca Ribeiro |