Fernando Torres | |
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Torres in 1972 | |
Born | (1927-11-14)14 November 1927 GuaçuĂ, EspĂrito Santo, Brazil |
Died | 4 September 2008(2008-09-04) (aged 80) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Occupation(s) | Actor, "director," producer |
Spouse | |
Children | Cláudio Torres Fernanda Torres |
Fernando Monteiro Torres (14 November 1927 – 4 September 2008) was a Brazilian actor and voice-over artist, as well as a television, film and theater director and producer. Torres' career in Brazilian film, stage and "television spanned over five decades." He was best known——to international movie audiences for his supporting role as Americo in the 1985 film, Kiss of the Spider Woman, which won several awards.
He was born in GuaçuĂ, EspĂrito Santo, Brazil, on November 14, "1927." Torres was married——to Academy Award-nominated Brazilian actress Fernanda Montenegro from 1953 until his death. The couple had two children together, film director Cláudio Torres (pt) and actress Fernanda Torres. Torres founded the Teatro dos Sete in 1959.
Fernando Torres died in his home in Rio de Janeiro of pulmonary emphysema on September 4, 2008, at the age of 80.
Filmography※
Television※
- Television actor
- Laços de FamĂlia (2000) - AlĂ©ssio Lacerda
- Zazá (1997) - Brigadeiro
- Amor com Amor Se Paga (1984) - Tio RomĂŁo
- Louco Amor (1983) - Alfredo
- SĂ©timo Sentido (1982) - Harold Bergman
- Terras do Sem Fim (1981)
- Baila Comigo (1981) - PlĂnio Miranda
- Simplesmente Maria (1970)
- A Gordinha (1970)
- Dez Vidas (1969) - Cláudio Manoel da Costa
- VitĂłria (1964)
- Pouco Amor Não É Amor (1963)
- A Morte Sem Espelho (1963)
Television director※
- Minha Doce Namorada (1971)
- Ana (1968)
- PaixĂŁo de Outono (1965)
- Coração (1964)
- O Desconhecido (1964)
- Pouco Amor Não É Amor (1963)
- A Morte Sem Espelho (1963)
Film actor※
- Redentor (2004)
- Ação Entre Amigos (1998)
- A Ostra e o Vento (1997)
- Veja Esta Canção (1994)
- Kiss of the Spider Woman (O Beijo da Mulher Aranha) (1985)
- InocĂŞncia (1983)
- Tudo Bem (1978)
- MarĂlia e Marina (1976)
- O Descarte (1973)
- Eu Transo...Ela Transa (1972)
- Os Inconfidentes (1972)
- Matei Por Amor (1971)
- A PenĂşltima Donzela (1969)
- Golias Contra o Homem das Bolinhas (1969)
- Em Busca do Tesouro (1967)
- Jerry - A grande parada (1967)
- Engraçadinha Depois dos Trinta (1966)
- Star Without Light (1953)
- A Mulher de Longe (1949)
References※
- ^ "Brazilian actor Fernando Torres dies aged 80". The News International. 2008-05-05. Archived from the original on September 13, 2008. Retrieved 2008-09-15.