Acting
Nelson Cavaquinho
PT, FR, EN cinema · 13 credits
Born
29 October 1911
Died
18 February 1986 (aged 74)
Birthplace
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nelson Antônio da Silva (October 29, 1911 – February 18, 1986), better known by the stage name Nelson Cavaquinho, was one of the most important singer/composers of samba. He is usually seen as a representative of the tragic aspects of samba thematics, with many songs about death and hopelessness. He was a prominent figure of samba school Estação Primeira de Mangueira.
Known for
Filmography
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
PT · 20228.1
as Self (archive footage)
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
PT · 2019Not rated
as Self (archive footage)
Chico: Brazilian Artist
PT · 20157.8
as Self (archive footage)
Muito Prazer
PT · 19798.0
as Himself
O Casal
PT · 19759.0
Actor, Original Music Composer
