Dedé Santana - Actor Profile

Dedé Santana

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 29, 1936
Birth Place: Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

About Dedé Santana

Manfried Sant'Anna (Niterói, April 29, 1936), known artistically as Dedé Santana, is a Brazilian comedian, actor, director and screenwriter. Best known for his role in the television series Os Trapalhões, where he was one of the four protagonists.

Dedé Santana Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dedé Santana reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of Dedé Santana'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 Corona Circus, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dedé Santana Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dedé Santana's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Dedé Santana has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Show 60 Anos Dedé Super Hit Similar →
2025 Tributo: Renato Aragão Self Hit Similar →
2021 Corona Circus Nanaca Super Hit Similar →
2019 Mussum: Um Filme do Cacildis Self Hit Similar →
2017 Antes Que Eu Me Esqueça Gregório Hit Similar →
2017 The Tumbling Trapalhões: Heading to Hollywood Dedé Hit Similar →
2016 O Shaolin do Sertão Seu Zé Hit Similar →
2016 Punch the Clock Almeida Flop Similar →
2015 Show 50 Anos Dedé Hit Similar →
2014 Didi and the Secret of the Angels Gonzales Average Similar →
2013 Didi the Pilgrim Dedé Flop Similar →
1997 The Rebel Novice Dedé Flop Similar →
1991 The Trapalhões and the Tree of Youth Dedé Average Similar →
1990 The Mystery of Robin Hood Fredo Flop Similar →
1989 The Trapalhões in the Land of Monsters Dedé Average Similar →
1989 The Princess Xuxa and the Trapalhões Dedeon Flop Similar →
1988 The Wedding of the Trapalhões Dedé Average Similar →
1988 The Goofy Heroes: An Adventure in the Jungle Dedé Flop Similar →
1987 The Goofy Ghosts Dedé Flop Similar →
1987 The Trapalhões in A Dog's Will Chicó Hit Similar →
1986 The Seven Vampires Faxineiro Flop Similar →
1986 The Trapalhões in the Tail of the Comet Dedé Flop Similar →
1986 The Trapalhões and the King of Football Elvis Average Similar →
1985 The Trapalhões in the Kingdom of Fantasy Dedé Flop Similar →
1984 The Trapalhões and the Wizard of Oróz Leão Average Similar →
1984 The Daughter of the Trapalhões Dedé Flop Similar →
1983 The Goofy Bandit Gavião Average Similar →
1982 The Trapalhões in Serra Pelada Boroca Average Similar →
1982 The Goofy Vagabonds Dedé Average Similar →
1981 The Tumbling Trapalhões Dedé Hit Similar →
1981 The Magical World of the Trapalhões Self Flop Similar →
1980 The Three Goofy Musketeers Dedé Average Similar →
1980 The Incredible Goofy Monster Kiko Flop Similar →
1979 The King and the Trapalhões Abel Flop Similar →
1979 The Cinderelo Trapalhão Dedé Flop Similar →
1978 The Trapalhões in the War of the Planets Dedé Santana Flop Similar →
1977 The Trapalhão in King Solomon's Mines Duka Average Similar →
1976 The Trapalhão in the Plateau of the Apes Alex Average Similar →
1975 The Trapalhão in Treasure Island Lula Average Similar →
1974 Agência Lig-Pag - Hit Similar →
1974 Robin Hood - The Trapalhão of the Forest William Flop Similar →
1973 Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp Draculin Average Similar →
1972 Ali Babá e os Quarenta Ladrões Cassim Average Similar →
1971 Se Meu Dólar Falasse... - Average Similar →
1970 The Island of the Flirters Maloca / Dedé Average Similar →
1969 2000 Years of Confusion Maloca Super Hit Similar →
1969 Deu a Louca no Cangaço - Super Hit Similar →
1967 A Espiã que Entrou em Fria Ecumenico Super Hit Similar →
1966 Riding the Yeah-Yeah-Yeah Wave Maloca Hit Similar →
1965 The Treasure Stone - Average Similar →

Dedé Santana - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dedé Santana?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dedé Santana is "Corona Circus" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Dedé Santana acted in?

Dedé Santana has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dedé Santana?

Other notable films include "A Espiã que Entrou em Fria", "Deu a Louca no Cangaço", and "Show 60 Anos".

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