Ênio Gonçalves - Actor Profile

Ênio Gonçalves

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
42Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 28, 1943
Birth Place: Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

About Ênio Gonçalves

Ênio Gonçalves (Porto Alegre, August 28, 1938 — São Paulo, October 5, 2013) was a Brazilian actor, director and playwright. He majored in journalism and worked in over 30 films, starred in 20 telenovelas, and performed in numerous plays, starting with "Auto de Natal" in 1959. He studied film directing at the "Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia" in Rome, Italy, and became popular after his performance in Nelson Rodrigues's "Toda Nudez Será Castigada" in 1965, directed by Zbigniew Ziembinski. He would write some 20 plays, including "2 ou 3 Buracos" (1976), "Dia Torto" (1976), "Vem Contudo" (1977) and "Até as Orelhas" (2004), and adapt literary works such as J. Guimarães Rosa's Sorôco, Sua Mãe, Sua Filha (1975) for the screen and Erico Verissimo's "Sonata".

Ênio Gonçalves Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ênio Gonçalves reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 42 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Ênio Gonçalves'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 Sete Dias de Agonia, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ênio Gonçalves Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ênio Gonçalves's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Ênio Gonçalves has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 ABCs of Death 2 1/2 The Father (segment "Mail is for Mailbox") Flop Similar →
2014 M Is for Mailbox The Father Average Similar →
2014 The Great Victory - Average Similar →
2013 Terno Emiliano Flop Similar →
2013 O Homem Sensorial Gunnar Flop Similar →
2013 Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury Regente (voice) Hit Similar →
2012 Hard Season Abel Flop Similar →
2011 O Filme dos Espíritos Antonio Flop Similar →
2005 What Is It Worth? Dom Elísio Hit Similar →
2003 Girls from ABC Nelson Torres Average Similar →
1997 O Amor Está No Ar Inácio Hit Similar →
1997 Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional Self Flop Similar →
1989 Satanic Attraction Lionel Average Similar →
1988 Com o Andar de Robert Taylor Afonso Flop Similar →
1987 Instinto Devasso Henrique Hit Similar →
1987 Suburban Angels Henrique Flop Similar →
1987 Official Exterminator 3: Joy for Living Dead (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1986 Movie Dementia Fausto Average Similar →
1985 Em Nome da Segurança Nacional - Super Hit Similar →
1984 Elite Devassa Renato Flop Similar →
1984 New Wave Cido Flop Similar →
1984 Promiscuity, the Street Kids of Katia Mauro Flop Similar →
1983 Doce Delírio - Flop Similar →
1983 Tudo na Cama - Flop Similar →
1982 Reverse Sex - Flop Similar →
1982 The Night of the Terrace 2 Rodrigo Flop Similar →
1982 Sete Dias de Agonia - Super Hit Similar →
1981 O Olho Mágico do Amor Átila Flop Similar →
1981 P.S. - Post Scriptum - Super Hit Similar →
1981 A Noite dos Bacanais - Flop Similar →
1980 Strange Force - Super Hit Similar →
1980 The Intimacies of Analu and Fernanda Gilberto Flop Similar →
1979 Viúvas Precisam de Consolo - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Beautiful and Corrupted - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Reveillon - Flop Similar →
1975 Eu Dou o Que Ela Gosta Marcos Hit Similar →
1975 Sorôco, Sua Mãe, Sua Filha - Flop Similar →
1972 Desafio à Aventura - Flop Similar →
1969 Brazil Year 2000 - Hit Similar →
1968 Juventude e Ternura Guy Super Hit Similar →
1967 Face to Face Boyfriend Average Similar →
1967 The Boy and the Wind José Roberto Nery Super Hit Similar →

Ênio Gonçalves - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ênio Gonçalves?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ênio Gonçalves is "Sete Dias de Agonia" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ênio Gonçalves acted in?

Ênio Gonçalves has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ênio Gonçalves?

Other notable films include "Em Nome da Segurança Nacional", "Juventude e Ternura", and "P.S. - Post Scriptum".

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