Joel Barcellos - Actor Profile

Joel Barcellos

Acting
Updated: May 11, 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.

Joel Barcellos Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Joel Barcellos reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 70% of Joel Barcellos'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 Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Joel Barcellos Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Joel Barcellos has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

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 - Average Similar →
1990 Kiss 2348/72 arquivista Hit Similar →
1989 Jardim de Alah Danilo Super Hit Similar →
1988 Sonhei com Você Pistoleiro Super Hit Similar →
1988 Soul's Boundary - Average Similar →
1988 Presença de Marisa Bruno Super Hit Similar →
1987 Images of the Unconscious Carlos Pertuis Super Hit Similar →
1986 Exu-Piá, Coração de Macunaíma - Super Hit Similar →
1984 Amenic - Entre o Discurso e a Prática - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Corações a Mil Jairo / Dr. Honório Flop Similar →
1982 Rio Babilonia Marciano Flop Similar →
1982 The Secret of the Mummy - Flop Similar →
1982 Luz del Fuego Canário Flop Similar →
1982 Insônia - Super Hit Similar →
1978 Batalha dos Guararapes Conselheiro Super Hit Similar →
1978 Stop 88 Joaquim Porfírio Hit Similar →
1977 Virgin on the Hill - Flop Similar →
1977 Anchieta, José do Brasil Tibiriçá Average Similar →
1977 Di Cavalcanti Di Glauber Self Average Similar →
1976 The Agony Antena, o malandro Super Hit Similar →
1976 Feminino Plural - Super Hit Similar →
1974 A Man and His Cage Delegado Average Similar →
1974 Sagarana: O Duelo Turíbio Todo Hit Similar →
1974 Ovelha Negra, Uma Despedida de Solteiro João Average Similar →
1974 Cinema - Flop Similar →
1973 O Picapau Amarelo Visconde de Sabugosa Super Hit Similar →
1971 L'inchiesta - Hit Similar →
1971 Rua Descalça - Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Conformist Pupil Prof. Quadri (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1971 Tatu Bola - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Memories of Helen André Super Hit Similar →
1969 Garden of War Edson Hit Similar →
1969 Tropico - Hit 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 - Super Hit 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 "Exu-Piá, Coração de Macunaíma", "Memories of Helen", and "Amenic - Entre o Discurso e a Prática".

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