José Wilker - Actor Profile

José Wilker

Acting
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 20, 1946
Birth Place: Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil

About José Wilker

José Wilker Almeida (20 August 1944 – 5 April 2014) was a Brazilian film, stage, and television actor and director. The actor gained fame in telenovelas like Roque Santeiro (1985), but became known internationally for his role as Vadinho, the husband who returns from the dead to tempt Sônia Braga's character in the movie Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976).

Best José Wilker Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from José Wilker's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Banquete (2002) movie poster
★10.0

Banquete —

Banquete

2002
★7.8
The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga (2011) movie poster
★7.8

The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga — Based on Guimarães Rosa's (classic Brazilian author) short story, the movie tells the story of Augusto Matraga, a bankru

The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga

2011•Drama
★7.4
Romance (2008) movie poster
★7.4

Romance — During a remake of the play Tristan and Isolde, actors Pedro and Ana fall in love. While the characters live an idealize

Romance

2008•Romance
★7.1
The Deceased (1965) movie poster
★7.1

The Deceased — After visiting a fortune teller, Zulmira is informed that a blonde woman will threaten her peace. After talking to her h

The Deceased

1965•Drama
★7.0
The Man in the Black Cape (1986) movie poster
★7.0

The Man in the Black Cape — Biography of Brazilian congressman Tenório Cavalcanti, who used to appear in public carrying a machine-gun, and wearing

The Man in the Black Cape

1986•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of José Wilker.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina Self Flop Similar →
2017 Dunas do Barato Self Average Similar →
2015 As Aventuras do Pequeno Colombo Conde de Saint-Germain Average Similar →
2014 Isolados Dr. Fausto Flop Similar →
2014 The Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere Detail Chico Pacheco Flop Similar →
2013 Golden Oldies 2 Juca Flop Similar →
2013 Invisible World Segment "Kreuko" Average Similar →
2011 Elvis & Madonna Pachecão Average Similar →
2011 The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga Joãozinho Bem-Bem Super Hit Similar →
2011 Tancredo - A Travessia - Hit Similar →
2010 The Well Beloved One Zeca Diabo Average Similar →
2009 Now Boarding Fulano Flop Similar →
2009 Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado Self Average Similar →
2008 Romance Danilo Hit Similar →
2008 Golden Oldies Juca Flop Similar →
2006 Canta Maria Lampião Average Similar →
2006 The Greatest Love of All Antônio Average Similar →
2004 Redeemer Dr. Sabóia Hit Similar →
2003 Mary, Mother of the Son of God Pilatos Flop Similar →
2003 The Man of the Year Sílvio Hit Similar →
2003 Viva Sapato! Fernando Flop Similar →
2002 Banquete - Super Hit Similar →
2002 Dead in the Water Father Flop Similar →
2000 Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion Donizetti Average Similar →
1998 For All - O Trampolim da Vitória Giancarlo Sandrini Flop Similar →
1997 The Battle of Canudos Antônio Conselheiro Hit Similar →
1997 Little Book of Love Alaor Average Similar →
1996 Delicado - Hit Similar →
1993 Paixão e Guerra no Sertão de Canudos Narrador Average Similar →
1992 Medicine Man Dr. Miguel Ornega Average Similar →
1990 Lovely Child Álvaro Average Similar →
1989 Better Days Ahead Wallace Caldeira Hit Similar →
1988 Prisoner of Rio Salo Average Similar →
1987 Leila Diniz Henrique Martins Flop Similar →
1987 Subway to the Stars Professor Average Similar →
1986 The Man in the Black Cape Tenório Cavalcanti Hit Similar →
1986 Baixo Gávea Maluco da bomba Flop Similar →
1984 Jango Narrator Hit Similar →
1983 Bandidos da Falange - Hit Similar →
1982 The King of the Candle Abelardo Segundo Flop Similar →
1981 Cute But Ordinary Edgar Flop Similar →
1980 Bye Bye Brazil Lorde Cigano Hit Similar →
1978 Professor Kranz german in Germany Leleco Flop Similar →
1976 Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands Valdomiro 'Vadinho' Santos Guimarães Hit Similar →
1976 Xica Conde Valadares Hit Similar →
1972 The Conspirators Tiradentes Hit Similar →
1968 On Borrowed Time Torturador Hit Similar →
1968 Massacre no Supermercado - Flop Similar →
1967 El Justicero - Flop Similar →
1965 The Deceased (uncredited) Hit Similar →

José Wilker - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of José Wilker?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring José Wilker is "Banquete" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has José Wilker acted in?

José Wilker has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by José Wilker?

Other notable films include "The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga", "Romance", and "The Deceased".