Acting
Nelson Cavaquinho
Born 1911-10-29
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Department: Acting
Biography
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
Prominent works featuring Nelson Cavaquinho
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The Deceased
1965
TMDB3.5
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Chico: Brazilian Artist
2015
TMDB3.9
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O Casal
1975
TMDB4.5
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Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
2022
TMDB4.0
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Two Sisters Who Are Not Sisters
2019
TMDB0.0
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Muito Prazer
1979
TMDB4.0
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Álbum de Música
1974
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Noitada de Samba
1977
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Nelson de Copo e Alma
1985
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Nelson Cavaquinho
1969
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (14 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2022 |
 | Memórias do Grupo Opinião | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2019 |
 | Two Sisters Who Are Not Sisters | Music | Movie | 2019 |
 | Chico: Brazilian Artist | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2015 |
 | Nelson de Copo e Alma | Self | Movie | 1985 |
 | Muito Prazer | Himself | Movie | 1979 |
 | Rio, Carnaval da Vida | Self | Movie | 1978 |
 | Noitada de Samba | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1977 |
 | O Casal | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1975 |
| O Casal | Original Music Composer | Movie | 1975 |
 | Álbum de Música | Self | Movie | 1974 |
 | Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1973 |
 | Nelson Cavaquinho | Self | Movie | 1969 |
 | The Deceased | Songs | Movie | 1965 |