Vinicius de Moraes
Born: 1913-10-19
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Biography
(October 19, 1913 – July 9, 1980), also known as Vinícius de Moraes and nicknamed O Poetinha ("The little poet"), was a Brazilian poet, lyricist, essayist, and playwright who later became a seminal figure in modern Brazilian music and literature. He served as a diplomat; composed his own bossa nova music; and as an interpreter of his own lyrics, recorded several albums.
Known For
Black Orpheus
Toquinho Maravilhoso
Noah's Ark
Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo
Musicalmente
Brasília, Uma Sinfonia
ABC of a Strike
Cyro Monteiro
Otto: De Trás p/ Diante
Marília e Marina
Top Movie Credits
Black Orpheus
Theatre Play
Toquinho Maravilhoso
Self (archive footage)
Noah's Ark
Author
Musicalmente
Self
Brasília, Uma Sinfonia
Self (archive footage)
ABC of a Strike
Self
Otto: De Trás p/ Diante
Self (archive footage)
Marília e Marina
Original Music Composer