Paulo Coelho - Actor Profile

Paulo Coelho

Writing
Freshness: Jan 16, 2026
4Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 24, 1947
Birth Place: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

About Paulo Coelho

Paulo Coelho de Souza (/ˈkwɛl.juː, kuˈɛl.juː, -joʊ/KWEL-yoo, koo-EL-yoo, -⁠yoh, Portuguese: [ˈpawlukuˈeʎu]; born 24 August 1947) is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist and a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters since 2002. His 1988 novel The Alchemist became an international best-seller. Description above from the Wikipedia article Paulo Coelho, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paulo Coelho reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 4 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Paulo Coelho's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paulo Coelho remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Raul: O Início, o Fim e o Meio, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Paulo Coelho Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paulo Coelho's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Raul: O Início, o Fim e o Meio (2012) movie poster
★7.5

Raul: O Início, o Fim e o Meio — As the world boiled in the rush of Easy Rider bikes, in the frenetic pace of Elvis Presley, in Beatniks poets, in the ex

Raul: O Início, o Fim e o Meio

2012•Music
★7.1
Breaking the Taboo (2011) movie poster
★7.1

Breaking the Taboo — Narrated by Morgan Freeman, this groundbreaking new documentary uncovers the UN sanctioned war on drugs, charting its or

Breaking the Taboo

2011•Documentary
★2.0
Agamenon: The Film (2012) movie poster
★2.0

Agamenon: The Film — The trajectory of the clumsy reporter Agamenon Mendes Pereira, always present in key events of history, his biggest scoo

Agamenon: The Film

2012•Comedy
★0.0
Tangarella - A Tanga de Cristal (1976) movie poster
★0.0

Tangarella - A Tanga de Cristal — Cinderella spoof. During the carnival, in Rio de Janeiro, rich farmer meets lovely girl in a ball, but at midnight she f

Tangarella - A Tanga de Cristal

1976•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paulo Coelho.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2012 Raul: O Início, o Fim e o Meio Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 Agamenon: The Film Self Flop Similar →
2011 Breaking the Taboo Self Hit Similar →
1976 Tangarella - A Tanga de Cristal Avelar Flop Similar →

Paulo Coelho - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paulo Coelho?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paulo Coelho is "Raul: O Início, o Fim e o Meio" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Paulo Coelho acted in?

Paulo Coelho has been featured in at least 4 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paulo Coelho?

Other notable films include "Breaking the Taboo", "Agamenon: The Film", and "Tangarella - A Tanga de Cristal".