Othon Bastos - Actor Profile

Othon Bastos

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 23, 1933
Birth Place: Tucano, Bahia, Brazil

About Othon Bastos

Othon José de Almeida Bastos (Tucano, May 23, 1933) is a Brazilian actor. He is known for Black God, White Devil (1964), São Bernardo (1972) and O Paciente: O Caso Tancredo Neves (2018).

Othon Bastos Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Othon Bastos 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 Othon Bastos's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 84% of Othon Bastos'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 Litany for an old woman, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Othon Bastos Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Othon Bastos's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Othon Bastos has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie Jayme Cortez Average Similar →
2024 Astral City 2: The Messengers Anacleto Hit Similar →
2022 Beyond the Universe Joaquim Super Hit Similar →
2018 The Patient Tancredo Neves Hit Similar →
2014 The Last Drive-In Theater Almeida Average Similar →
2011 Heleno Carlito Rocha Average Similar →
2010 Astral City: A Spiritual Journey Anacleto Hit Similar →
2010 The Two Deaths of Quincas Wateryell Alonso Hit Similar →
2008 The Children's Orchestra Moisés Batista Hit Similar →
2006 Zuzu Angel Brigadeiro Hit Similar →
2006 Você Também Pode Dar um Presunto Legal - Hit Similar →
2006 The Spirit of Zé Lins - Super Hit Similar →
2005 I Am Cuba, the Siberian Mammoth Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2004 Cascalho Germano Super Hit Similar →
2003 Glauber Rocha - The Movie, Brazil's Labyrinth Self / Interviewee Average Similar →
2002 Poeta de Sete Faces - Super Hit Similar →
2001 Behind the Sun Mr. Lourenço Hit Similar →
2001 Brainstorm Sr. Wilson Souza (Pai) Super Hit Similar →
2001 1968 - Without Losing Tenderness Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2001 3 Histórias da Bahia - Hit Similar →
2001 Leonardo Villar - Um Homem Só - Hit Similar →
2000 A Terceira Morte de Joaquim Bolívar Coronel Gaudêncio Super Hit Similar →
2000 A Hora Marcada Fernando Hit Similar →
1999 Cine Mambembe: Cinema Discovers Brazil Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1999 Mauá - O Imperador e o Rei Visconde de Feitosa Super Hit Similar →
1998 Central Station César Super Hit Similar →
1997 Four Days in September - Super Hit Similar →
1997 Litany for an old woman Narrador Super Hit Similar →
1997 O Cangaceiro Raimundo Hit Similar →
1997 A Grande Noitada - Super Hit Similar →
1995 The Nutty Boy Padre Hit Similar →
1990 Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra Narrator Average Similar →
1989 Sermões Padre Antônio Vieira Average Similar →
1988 O Mistério no Colégio Brasil - Average Similar →
1985 Chico Rei - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Heart and Guts Professor visitante Average Similar →
1982 Linha de Montagem Narrator Hit Similar →
1979 Braços Cruzados, Máquinas Paradas narrador Super Hit Similar →
1976 Fogo Morto - Super Hit Similar →
1976 O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro Hamlet - Hamlet, de William Shakespeare Super Hit Similar →
1976 Libertários Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1975 O Predileto Fernando Super Hit Similar →
1974 Triste Trópico (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1972 Saint Bernard Paulo Honório Hit Similar →
1970 Tostão - A Fera de Ouro - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Antonio das Mortes Professor Hit Similar →
1964 Black God, White Devil Corisco Hit Similar →
1963 Sol Sobre a Lama Moreno Hit Similar →
1962 The Given Word Reporter Super Hit Similar →
1962 Tocaia no Asfalto - Hit Similar →

Othon Bastos - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Othon Bastos?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Othon Bastos is "Litany for an old woman" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Othon Bastos acted in?

Othon Bastos has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Othon Bastos?

Other notable films include "Poeta de Sete Faces", "The Spirit of Zé Lins", and "Chico Rei".

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