Neville D'Almeida - Actor Profile

Neville D'Almeida

Directing
Updated: May 12, 2026
38Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 15, 1941
Birth Place: Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

About Neville D'Almeida

A Brazilian filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, photographer and multimedia artist, involved with contemporary art, installations, art objects and performances, Neville Duarte Almeida was born in 1941 in the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte. Raised by a Methodist Christian family, he studied theater at the Scholastic Theatre of Minas Gerais and participated at the local Center of Film Studies, where he started to work as an filmmaker. Some of his transgressive, avant-garde films were censored or banned by the Brazilian military dictatorship, after which he went on to directing films aimed to a more commercial approach. His 1978 film "Lady on the Bus", starring Sônia Braga, was a box-office champíon and still holds its place as the the third highest-grossing Brazilian film of all time.

Neville D'Almeida Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Neville D'Almeida reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Neville D'Almeida'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 Neville D'Almeida Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Neville D'Almeida's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Neville D'Almeida has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Tiro Certo - Rio em Chamas Chefe Super Hit Similar →
2023 Com as Próprias Mãos Self Flop Similar →
2023 Peréio, Eu Te Odeio! - Super Hit Similar →
2020 Torquato, Imagem da Incompletude Self Flop Similar →
2020 Candango: Memoirs from a Festival Self Flop Similar →
2020 Os Espetaculares - Hit Similar →
2020 Ivan, the TerrirBle Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2019 Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 Dunas do Barato Self Average Similar →
2017 Redemption Lauro Flop Similar →
2016 Pitanga Self Average Similar →
2013 Plínio Marcos — Nas Quebradas do Mundaréu Himself Flop Similar →
2008 Ecos de Cannes - Flop Similar →
2008 Milagrez Self Flop Similar →
2006 Guará, Ladrão de Estrelas - Flop Similar →
2005 A Marca do Terrir Self Flop Similar →
2005 Luz-Lux-Lúcia - Flop Similar →
2005 A Miss e o Dinossauro Himself (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2003 Glauber Rocha - The Movie, Brazil's Labyrinth Self / Interviewee Average Similar →
1997 Razor in the Flesh Man in Club (Cameo) Flop Similar →
1997 Dib Self Super Hit Similar →
1991 Que Filme 'Tu Vai' Fazer? - Flop Similar →
1991 Killed the Family and Went to the Movies Man Reading Newspaper (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1989 Sermões - Average Similar →
1988 Moon Over Parador Family Member Average Similar →
1985 Areias Escaldantes Espião Average Similar →
1985 Noite Padre Flop Similar →
1982 The Brazilwood Man Crítico de teatro Flop Similar →
1978 Horror Palace Hotel Himself Average Similar →
1973 Cosmococa Himself Flop Similar →
1973 New York, 70s Himself Flop Similar →
1971 Mangúe-Bangúe - Flop Similar →
1970 No Way, Spider - Average Similar →
1969 Garden of War - Hit Similar →
1969 The Angel Was Born - Hit Similar →
1968 The Red Light Bandit - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Hunger for Love - Flop Similar →
1968 BLABLABLÁ (as Neville Duarte D'Almeida) Hit Similar →

Neville D'Almeida - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Neville D'Almeida?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Neville D'Almeida is "Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Neville D'Almeida acted in?

Neville D'Almeida has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Neville D'Almeida?

Other notable films include "Tiro Certo - Rio em Chamas", "Peréio, Eu Te Odeio!", and "Dib".

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