José Lewgoy facts for kids
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José Lewgoy
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Lewgoy in 1952
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| Born | November 16, 1920 Veranópolis, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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| Died | February 10, 2003 (aged 82) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1949–2003 |
José Lewgoy (born November 16, 1920 – died February 10, 2003) was a famous Brazilian actor. He was known for playing many different characters in movies and TV shows. Many people remember him as Don Aquilino in the 1982 movie Fitzcarraldo.
About José Lewgoy
José Lewgoy was born in Veranópolis, a city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. His father was from Russia, and his mother was from the United States. They met in New York.
José Lewgoy passed away in Rio de Janeiro. He was thought to be one of the best actors in Brazil. He often played characters who were the "bad guys" or villains in his films. This is called being typecast.
Movies and TV Shows
José Lewgoy acted in many films and TV series throughout his career. Here are some of the movies he was in:
- S.O.S. Noronha (1957)
- Entranced Earth (1967)
- Una rosa per tutti (1967)
- Mortal Sin (1970)
- Pra Quem Fica, Tchau (1971)
- Fitzcarraldo (1982)
- Blame It on Rio (1984)
- Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)
- La Mansión de Araucaima (1986)
- Cobra Verde (1987)
- The Lady from the Shanghai Cinema (1988)
- O Sorriso do Lagarto (1991)
- Perfume de Gardênia (1992)
- O Quatrilho (1995)
- Anjo Mau (1997, TV Series)
See also
In Spanish: José Lewgoy para niños
