Chico Anysio - Actor Profile

Chico Anysio

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
33Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 12, 1931
Birth Place: Maranguape, Ceará, Brazil

About Chico Anysio

Francisco "Chico" Anysio de Oliveira Paula Filho, OMC (Maranguape, April 12, 1931 – Rio de Janeiro, March 23, 2012), was a Brazilian comedian, actor, radio actor, producer, announcer, screenwriter, writer, voice actor, presenter, composer and painter, known for his numerous sketches and comedy programs on Rede Globo, the network where he worked for over forty years. Having created more than two hundred comic characters in a 65-year career, he is considered one of the greatest Brazilian comedians.

Chico Anysio Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Chico Anysio reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 33 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Chico Anysio's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 39% of Chico Anysio's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Pequeno por Fora, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Chico Anysio Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Chico Anysio's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Chico Anysio has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 PRK30 - O Rádio pelo Avesso himself / archive footage Average Similar →
2021 Hermanoteu na Terra de Godah: O Filme Deus (Voice) Hit Similar →
2021 Chacrinha: Eu Vim para Confundir e Não para Explicar Self Average Similar →
2018 What are you Laughing At? Humour and Dictatorship Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2015 Chico Eterno Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2015 Os Sonhos de um Sonhador - A História de Frank Aguiar Alemão Flop Similar →
2014 Xuxa no Mundo da Imaginação - Era uma Vez - Vol. 2 - Flop Similar →
2011 An Extremely Nutty Teacher Monsenhor Aristides Hit Similar →
2011 Rádio Nacional - Flop Similar →
2011 The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga Major Consilva Super Hit Similar →
2009 Chico e Amigos - Super Hit Similar →
2009 The Condom Play Padrinho Flop Similar →
2009 Hermanoteu In the Land of Godah Deus Super Hit Similar →
2009 Ele é o Espetáculo: José Vasconcelos Himself Super Hit Similar →
2009 Cantoras do Rádio Himself Flop Similar →
2009 Simonal: No One Knows How Tough It Was Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 If I Were You 2 Olavo Average Similar →
2007 Cia. de Comédia Os Melhores do Mundo: À Espera da Morte - Flop Similar →
2006 Chico Anysio É - Flop Similar →
2005 Câmera, Close! Himself Flop Similar →
2005 João do Vale, Muita Gente Desconhece Self Flop Similar →
2003 Por Um Fio Chico Flop Similar →
1996 Tieta of Agreste Zé Esteves Hit Similar →
1987 Tanga (Deu no New York Times?) - Flop Similar →
1981 Chico Anísio Ao Vivo no Carnegie Hall - Flop Similar →
1981 The Magical World of the Trapalhões Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1971 O Doce Esporte do Sexo - Hit Similar →
N/A Rei da Noite - Flop Similar →
1960 Two Stories - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Pequeno por Fora - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Eu Sou o Tal - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Entrei de Gaiato - Average Similar →
1955 O Primo do Cangaceiro - Hit Similar →

Chico Anysio - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chico Anysio?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chico Anysio is "Pequeno por Fora" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Chico Anysio acted in?

Chico Anysio has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Chico Anysio?

Other notable films include "Chico e Amigos", "Two Stories", and "Ele é o Espetáculo: José Vasconcelos".

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