Gilberto Gil - Actor Profile

Gilberto Gil

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 26, 1942
Birth Place: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

About Gilberto Gil

Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira (born June 26, 1942) is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, musician, politician, and writer. With a career spanning over six decades, he is known for his significant contributions to Brazilian music and for winning Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, and the French government's National Order of Merit (1997). In 1999, he was named an "Artist for Peace" by UNESCO.

Gilberto Gil Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gilberto Gil reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Gilberto Gil'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 Yorimatã, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gilberto Gil Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gilberto Gil's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Gilberto Gil has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Cazuza: Good News Self Super Hit Similar →
2025 Ritas Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2025 Rita Lee: Mania de Você Self Super Hit Similar →
2025 Show 60 Anos Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 Bios: Os Paralamas do Sucesso Self Hit Similar →
2023 Chic Show Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus - Super Hit Similar →
2022 Lupicínio Rodrigues, Confessions of a Sufferer Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 Breaking Myths Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2022 Maria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou Eu Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2021 Pelé Self Hit Similar →
2019 Dorivando Saravá, o Preto Que Virou Mar Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 1964: Brazil between weapons and books Himself Hit Similar →
2019 O Barato de Iacanga Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2018 All Love Songs Self Hit Similar →
2018 Dê Lembranças a Todos Self Hit Similar →
2017 Torquato Neto - Every Hour of the End Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 Axé: Music of a People Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 Yorimatã Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 Chico Science: Um Caranguejo Elétrico Self Super Hit Similar →
2014 Dominguinhos Self Hit Similar →
2013 A Farra do Circo Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 Festive Land: Carnival in Bahia Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 Tropicália Self Hit Similar →
2011 Especial: Ivete, Gil e Caetano Self Super Hit Similar →
2010 A Night in 67 Self Hit Similar →
2010 Ana Carolina - Multishow Registro Ana Car9lina + Um: 9+1 Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Hello, Hello, Terezinha! Self Hit Similar →
2009 Dzi Croquettes Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Loki: Arnaldo Baptista Self Hit Similar →
2008 RiP!: A Remix Manifesto Self Hit Similar →
2006 Gal - from Tropicalism to the Present Day - Hit Similar →
2005 Maria Bethânia: Música é Perfume Self Hit Similar →
2005 Looking for Black Orpheus Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 MTV ao Vivo: Ivete Sangalo - 10 Anos Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Outros (Doces) Bárbaros Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Viva São João! Self Hit Similar →
2002 Gilberto Gil: Kaya N'Gandaya Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Rogério Duprat - Vida de Músico Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 Samba Riachão Self Hit Similar →
1998 Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds Self - Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1997 Milton Nascimento - A Sede do Peixe Self Hit Similar →
1996 Bahia de Todos os Sambas Self Super Hit Similar →
1992 Beijoqueiro: Portrait of a Serial Kisser Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1989 Ôrí Self Super Hit Similar →
1981 Brasil Self Super Hit Similar →
1977 Os Doces Bárbaros Self Super Hit Similar →
1974 Passe Livre Self Super Hit Similar →
1970 O Tempo e o Som Self Super Hit Similar →
1969 Bahia, For Example Self Super Hit Similar →

Gilberto Gil - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gilberto Gil?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gilberto Gil is "Yorimatã" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Gilberto Gil acted in?

Gilberto Gil has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gilberto Gil?

Other notable films include "Dorivando Saravá, o Preto Que Virou Mar", "O Tempo e o Som", and "Especial: Ivete, Gil e Caetano".

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