Acting
Gilberto Gil
PT, IT, EN, FR cinema · 171 credits
Born
26 June 1942 (age 84)
Birthplace
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Also known as Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira
Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira (born June 26, 1942) is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, musician, politician, and writer. With a career spanning over six decades, he is known for his significant contributions to Brazilian music and for winning Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, and the French government's National Order of Merit (1997). In 1999, he was named an "Artist for Peace" by UNESCO.
Known for
Filmography
Show 60 Anos
as Self
Samba Infinito
as Librarian
Ritas
as Self (archive footage)
Gilberto Gil @ Philharmonie De Paris
as Self : Vocals & Guitar, Author, Compositor, Original Music Composer, Musician
Noites de João
2025
Noites de João
as Ele próprio
Chic Show
as Self
They Shot the Piano Player
as Self (voice)
Maria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou Eu
as Self (archive footage)
Breaking Myths
as Self (archive footage)
Pelé
as Self
October
as Self
O Barato de Iacanga
as Self (archive footage)
Refavela 40
as Self
Smetak
as Self (archive footage)
All Love Songs
as Self
Tropicália: 50 Anos
as Self (archive footage)
Dunas do Barato
as Self (archive footage)
Yorimatã
as Self
Pitanga
as Self
Dominguinhos
as Self
A Bola
2014
A Bola
as NARRADOR
Viramundo
as Self
A Farra do Circo
as Self
Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: As Peripécias do Saci
Theme Song Performance
Tropicália
as Self
Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: Aventuras no Reino das Águas Claras
Theme Song Performance
O Velho Guerreiro Não Morrerá - O Cangaceiro de Lima Barreto 50 Anos Depois
as Self
A Night in 67
as Self
Duetos
as Self
Dzi Croquettes
as Self
Permanent Pan-Cinema
as Self (voice)
Vinicius de Moraes
as Self - Singer 'Formosa'
Looking for Black Orpheus
as Self, Original Music Composer
Phono 73: A Country and its Music
as Self (archive footage)
A Pessoa é Para o Que Nasce
2003
Born To Be Blind
as Self (uncredited)
Viva São João!
2002
Viva São João!
as Self, Music
Samba Riachão
as Self
I Want
as (voice)
Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds
as Self - Narrator
Ed Mort
as Silva 5
The Mandarin
as Sinhô
Gilberto Gil: Unplugged
as Self (vocals and acoustic guitar), Music Producer
Beijoqueiro: Portrait of a Serial Kisser
as Self (archive footage)
Ôrí
as Self
Hunting Season
as Self
Jubiabá
Original Music Composer
Talking Cinema
as Party Guest
Quilombo
Original Music Composer
Corações a Mil
as Ele mesmo, Producer
Brasil
as Self
Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: O Minotauro
Original Music Composer
Semana de Arte Moderna
as himself
O Tempo e o Som
as Self
Viva Cariri
Original Music Composer
Domingo no Parque
Music, Original Story
Viramundo
Theme Song Performance