Antônio Pitanga facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Antônio Pitanga
Born	Antônio Luiz Sampaio June 13, 1939 (1939-06-13) (age 85) Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1960–present
Spouse(s)	Vera Manhães ​ ​ (m. 1976; div. 1986)​ Benedita da Silva ​ (m. 1992)​
Children	Camila Pitanga (b. 1977) Rocco Pitanga (b. 1980)

Antônio Luiz Sampaio, known by his stage name Antônio Pitanga, is a famous Brazilian actor. He was born on June 13, 1939. Antônio Pitanga became well-known in the 1960s for his roles in movies from a special film movement called Cinema Novo. This movement was about making films that showed real life in Brazil and often talked about social issues.

Antônio Pitanga: Life and Career

Early Life and Family

Antônio Pitanga was born in Salvador, a city in the state of Bahia, Brazil. He grew up to become a very respected actor.

He was married to actress Vera Manhães. They had two children who also became famous actors: his daughter Camila Pitanga and his son Rocco Pitanga. Later, Antônio Pitanga married a politician named Benedita da Silva.

His Acting Career

Antônio Pitanga started acting in 1960 and has been working ever since! He is especially known for his work in the Cinema Novo movement. These films often explored important topics about Brazilian society and culture.

Movies He Starred In

Antônio Pitanga has acted in many movies over the years. Here are some of his well-known films:

• Barravento (1962)
• O Pagador de Promessas (1962)
• The Guns (1964)
• My Home Is Copacabana (1965)
• Joanna Francesa (1973)
• The Age of the Earth (1980)
• Quilombo (1984)
• La Mansión de Araucaima (1986)
• Eternamente Pagú (1988)
• Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion (2000)
• O Homem Que Desafiou o Diabo (2007)
• Lula, The Son of Brasil (2009)
• I'd Receive the Worst News from Your Beautiful Lips (2011)
• Memory House (2020)
• Aunt Virginia (2023)

TV Shows He Appeared In

Besides movies, Antônio Pitanga has also been in many popular television shows. Some of these include:

• Pantanal (1990)
• A Próxima Vítima (1995)
• O Clone (2001)
• Celebridade (2003)
• The Mutants: Pathways of the Heart (2008)
• Cama de Gato (2009)
• Rebelde (2011)