Abel Pêra facts for kids
Abel Pêra was a Brazilian actor born on November 16, 1891. He passed away on September 27, 1975. He was the brother of Manuel Pêra and the uncle of Marília Pêra, who became a very famous Brazilian actress.
About Abel Pêra
Abel Pêra found his love for acting when he was a teenager. He performed in many plays and movies. Some of his early works include A Pensão da Dona Estela and Feitiço. The play Feitiço was produced by Oduvaldo Vianna.
Before he became a full-time actor, Abel Pêra worked as a carpenter. He was very skilled with wood. Even after he became famous, he kept making beautiful wooden pieces. His friend Chico Anysio, a well-known Brazilian comedian, even received a special golf stick made by Abel.
Later Career
In 1974, Abel Pêra acted in a soap opera called Fogo Sobre Terra. This was a popular TV show at the time. His very last acting job was in the movie O Casamento. This film was released in 1976, after he had passed away.
Movies and TV Shows
Abel Pêra acted in many films and TV shows throughout his career. Here is a list of some of his works:
- O Casamento (1976)
- Com as Calças na Mão (1975)
- Toda Nudez Será Castigada (1973)
- O Descarte (1973)
- A Filha De Madame Bettina (1973)
- Eu Transo, Ela Transa (1972)
- Revólveres Não Cospem Flores (1972)
- As Quatro Chaves Mágicas (1971)
- O Enterro da Cafetina (1970)
- Vida e Glória de um Canalha (1970)
- A Penúltima Donzela (1969)
- O Bravo Guerreiro (1969)
- As Duas Faces da Moeda (1969)
- Enfim Sós...Com o Outro (1968)
- O Homem que Comprou o Mundo (1968
- Pintando o Sete (1960)
- O Homem do Sputnik (1959)
- De Vento em Popa (1957)
- Maior Que o Ódio (1951)
- O Falso Detetive (1951)
- O Cortiço (1945)
- Romance de um Mordedor (1944)
- Samba em Berlim (1943)
- A Sedução do Garimpo (1941)
- Entra na Farra (1941)
- Cisne Branco (1940)
- E o Circo Chegou (1940)
- Onde Estás Felicidade? (1939)
- Está Tudo Aí (1939)
- Maridinho de Luxo (1938)
- João Ninguém (1936)
- O Crime dos Banhados (1914).
