Joel Barcellos - Actor Profile

Joel Barcellos

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 27, 1936
Birth Place: Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil

About Joel Barcellos

Joel Dias Barcellos, better known as Joel Barcelos (Vitória, November 27, 1936 – Rio das Ostras, November 10, 2018), was a Brazilian actor, having also worked as a screenwriter and director. In some films, he was credited as Joel Martins. He was a very active actor in New Cinema, especially in the 1960s. He received the Candango Award for Best Actor at the Brasília Festival for his performance in Jardim de Guerra, in 1968. He was also elected 'Best Supporting Actor' by the same award when acting in Kiss 2348/72. Despite preferring cinema, he also played roles on television, mainly in miniseries.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joel Barcellos reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Joel Barcellos's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joel Barcellos remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Joel Barcellos Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joel Barcellos's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joel Barcellos.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos Self Super Hit Similar →
2014 Plano B - Super Hit Similar →
2012 The Lady from Estacio Joel Hit Similar →
2012 Aperana Street 52 Self Flop Similar →
1997 The Naked Man - Flop Similar →
1997 Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional Self Flop Similar →
1996 Vampire Eyes Vampa Flop Similar →
1993 Sant'Anna dos Pescadores - Flop Similar →
1993 Brasília - A Última Utopia - Flop Similar →
1990 Kiss 2348/72 arquivista Hit Similar →
1989 Jardim de Alah Danilo Flop Similar →
1988 Soul's Boundary - Flop Similar →
1987 Images of the Unconscious Carlos Pertuis Hit Similar →
1986 Exu-Piá, Coração de Macunaíma - Flop Similar →
1984 Amenic - Entre o Discurso e a Prática - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Corações a Mil - Flop Similar →
1982 Rio Babilonia Marciano Flop Similar →
1982 The Secret of the Mummy - Flop Similar →
1982 Luz del Fuego Canário Flop Similar →
1978 Batalha dos Guararapes Conselheiro Flop Similar →
1978 Stop 88 Joaquim Porfírio Average Similar →
1977 Virgin on the Hill - Flop Similar →
1977 Anchieta, José do Brasil Tibiriçá Average Similar →
1977 Di Cavalcanti Di Glauber Self Average Similar →
1977 Encarnação - Flop Similar →
1976 The Agony Antena, o malandro Super Hit Similar →
1976 Feminino Plural - Flop Similar →
1974 A Man and His Cage Delegado Average Similar →
1974 Sagarana: O Duelo Turíbio Todo Average Similar →
1974 France, Incorporated The Brazilian Flop Similar →
1974 Ovelha Negra, Uma Despedida de Solteiro João Flop Similar →
1973 O Picapau Amarelo Visconde de Sabugosa Super Hit Similar →
1971 L'inchiesta - Flop Similar →
1971 The Conformist Pupil Prof. Quadri (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1969 Memories of Helen André Flop Similar →
1969 Garden of War Edson Hit Similar →
1969 Tropico - Flop Similar →
1969 Copacabana Fools Me Macalé Hit Similar →
1968 Journey to the End of the World - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Satan's Feats in the Village of Take-and-Bring Pegador de Almas Hit Similar →
1967 The Girl from Ipanema Paquera Average Similar →
1967 Entranced Earth (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1967 Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Big City Inacio Average Similar →
1965 The Deceased - Hit Similar →
1965 The Dare Carlos Super Hit Similar →
1965 My Home Is Copacabana - Hit Similar →
1964 The Guns Man with dead child Super Hit Similar →
1963 The Beggars - Flop Similar →
1962 Five Times Favela (segment "Pedreira de São Diego") Super Hit Similar →

Joel Barcellos - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joel Barcellos?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joel Barcellos is "Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Joel Barcellos acted in?

Joel Barcellos has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joel Barcellos?

Other notable films include "O Picapau Amarelo", "Amenic - Entre o Discurso e a Prática", and "Journey to the End of the World".