Chico Buarque

Born: 1944-06-19

Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Biography

Francisco Buarque de Hollanda OMC • ComIH, better known as Chico Buarque (Rio de Janeiro, June 19, 1944), is a Brazilian singer, composer, guitarist, playwright, writer and actor. He is considered by many critics to be the greatest living artist in Brazilian music. His discography includes approximately eighty works, including solo albums, in partnership with other musicians and compacts.

Known For

Four Days in September
Naked Eye
They Shot the Piano Player
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
The Machine
The Girl from Ipanema
A Farra do Circo
Possible Loves
República dos Assassinos
Bye Bye Brazil

Top Movie Credits

Naked Eye Self (archive footage)
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands Original Music Composer
The Machine Original Music Composer
República dos Assassinos Original Music Composer