Rodolfo Arena

Born: 1910-12-15

Birthplace: Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil

Biography

Angelo Arena, known as Rodolfo Arena (Araraquara, December 15, 1910 — Rio de Janeiro, August 31, 1980), was a Brazilian actor.

Son of Italians Antonio Arena and Rosa Acettosi, he was born in the interior of São Paulo. He began his artistic career in the circus. In the 1930s he debuted in theater and from then on had a successful career that included almost one hundred films, some soap operas and more than three hundred plays. He was one of the most prolific actors in Brazilian cinema.

Known For

Lady on the Bus
Macunaima
Killed the Family and Went to the Movies
The Woman Who Invented Love
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Bye Bye Brazil
O Doce Esporte do Sexo
O Azarento: Um Homem de Sorte
Plantation Boy
Adventures with Uncle Manuelo

Top Movie Credits

Lady on the Bus
Macunaima Maanape
Killed the Family and Went to the Movies Pai
The Woman Who Invented Love Doutor Perdigão
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional Self
Bye Bye Brazil Lavrador
O Doce Esporte do Sexo
O Azarento: Um Homem de Sorte
Plantation Boy José Paulino
Adventures with Uncle Manuelo Avô