João Ubaldo Ribeiro - Actor Profile

João Ubaldo Ribeiro

Acting
11Total Films
6.9 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 23, 1941
Birth Place: Itaparica, Bahia, Brazil

About João Ubaldo Ribeiro

João Ubaldo Osório Pimentel Ribeiro ComM (Itaparica, January 23, 1941 — Rio de Janeiro, July 18, 2014) was a Brazilian writer and winner of the 2008 Camões Prize. Ubaldo Ribeiro had some works adapted for television and cinema, in addition to being distinguished in other countries, such as Germany. He is the author of novels such as Sargento Getúlio, O Sorriso do Lagarto, A Casa dos Budas Ditosos, which caused controversy and was banned in some establishments, and Viva o Povo Brasileiro, the latter of which was highlighted as a samba-enredo by the samba school Império da Tijuca, during the 1987 Carnival.

Best João Ubaldo Ribeiro Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from João Ubaldo Ribeiro's career based on audience ratings.

★6.9
Janela da Alma (2001) movie poster
★6.9

Janela da Alma — Nineteen people with differing degrees of visual impairment – from mild nearsightedness to total blindness – discuss how

Janela da Alma

2001•Documentary
★6.2
The Age of the Earth (1980) movie poster
★6.2

The Age of the Earth — Drawing inspiration from a poem penned by Castro Alves, this film vividly captures the political, cultural, and intellec

The Age of the Earth

1980•Drama
★6.2
Língua - Vidas em Português (2003) movie poster
★6.2

Língua - Vidas em Português — Documentary about the Portuguese language, and people who speak it around the world.

Língua - Vidas em Português

2003•Documentary
★5.8
Glauber Rocha - The Movie, Brazil's Labyrinth (2003) movie poster
★5.8

Glauber Rocha - The Movie, Brazil's Labyrinth — Documentary about Brazilian filmmaker Glauber Rocha, one of the most important names in the Cinema Novo, with interviews

Glauber Rocha - The Movie, Brazil's Labyrinth

2003•Documentary
★2.0
Domingos (2009) movie poster
★2.0

Domingos — A look into the life and mind of Brazilian playwright and filmmaker Domingos Oliveira through his daily activities and a

Domingos

2009•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of João Ubaldo Ribeiro.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 Contra o Veneno Peçonhento do Cão Danado Ele mesmo Flop Similar →
2009 Domingos Self Flop Similar →
2008 A Paixão Segundo Callado Self Flop Similar →
2007 Português - A Língua do Brasil - Flop Similar →
2003 Língua - Vidas em Português Self Average Similar →
2003 Glauber Rocha - The Movie, Brazil's Labyrinth Self Average Similar →
2001 Janela da Alma Self Hit Similar →
1996 Jorge Amado Self Flop Similar →
1987 No Tempo de Glauber - Flop Similar →
1981 Glauber Rocha: Morto/Vivo - Flop Similar →
1980 The Age of the Earth Self Average Similar →

João Ubaldo Ribeiro - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of João Ubaldo Ribeiro?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring João Ubaldo Ribeiro is "Janela da Alma" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has João Ubaldo Ribeiro acted in?

João Ubaldo Ribeiro has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by João Ubaldo Ribeiro?

Other notable films include "The Age of the Earth", "Língua - Vidas em Português", and "Glauber Rocha - The Movie, Brazil's Labyrinth".