Ary Fontoura facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ary Fontoura
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Fontoura in 2021 during an interview with Lady Night.
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Ary Beira Fontoura
27 January 1933 |
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| Years active | 1949–present |
Ary Beira Fontoura (born January 27, 1933) is a famous Brazilian actor, writer, director, and TV presenter. He is one of Brazil's most respected and beloved actors, with a career that has lasted for over 70 years. He was born in the city of Curitiba, in the state of Paraná.
A Lifetime of Acting
Ary Fontoura is known for his incredible talent and his ability to play many different types of characters. He has appeared in dozens of television shows, movies, and plays, becoming a familiar face to millions of Brazilians.
Star of Television
Much of Fontoura's fame comes from his work in Brazilian telenovelas, which are popular drama series. He has played some of the most memorable characters in Brazilian TV history.
Some of his most famous television roles include:
- Nonô Correia in Amor com Amor Se Paga (1984)
- Mayor Florindo "Seu Flô" Abelha in Roque Santeiro (1985), one of the most popular shows ever in Brazil.
- Deputy Pitágoras in A Indomada (1997)
- Ludovico in Chocolate com Pimenta (2003)
- Francisco "Silveirinha" Silveira in A Favorita (2008)
- Doctor Lutero in Amor à Vida (2013)
- Quinzinho in Êta Mundo Bom! (2016)
- Doctor Antero Valadares in A Dona do Pedaço (2019)
Movies and Voice Acting
Besides television, Ary Fontoura has also had a successful career in movies. He has acted in many films and has also used his voice for animated characters in Brazilian versions of popular movies.
Some of his movie roles include:
- Priest Henrique in If I Were You (2006) and its sequel.
- President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Polícia Federal: A Lei É para Todos (2017).
- Uncle Dan (voice) in the Brazilian version of Migration (2024).
- Mr. Gao (voice) in the Brazilian version of Turning Red (2022).
- Shogun (voice) in the Brazilian version of Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022).
Work on the Stage
Fontoura began his career in the theater and has performed in many plays. He has acted in classic plays by writers like William Shakespeare and Gogol. He has also worked as a theater director, showing his talent behind the scenes as well as on stage.
See also
In Spanish: Ary Fontoura para niños
