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José Wilker
Acting

José Wilker

Born 1946-08-20
Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil
Department: Acting

Biography

José Wilker Almeida (20 August 1944 – 5 April 2014) was a Brazilian film, stage, and television actor and director. The actor gained fame in telenovelas like Roque Santeiro (1985), but became known internationally for his role as Vadinho, the husband who returns from the dead to tempt Sônia Braga's character in the movie Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976).

Known For

Prominent works featuring José Wilker

Medicine Man
Movie
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Medicine Man

1992
TMDB3.0
Her Own Destiny
TV
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Her Own Destiny

2004
TMDB4.0
Celebrity
TV
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Celebrity

2003
TMDB3.9
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
Movie
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Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands

1976
TMDB3.4
Trail of Lies
TV
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Trail of Lies

2013
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The Next Victim
TV
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The Next Victim

1995
TMDB3.7
Anjo Mau
TV
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Anjo Mau

1976
TMDB4.0
Roque Santeiro
TV
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Roque Santeiro

1985
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Gabriela
TV
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Gabriela

2012
TMDB4.1
Jequitibá
TV
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Jequitibá

1993
TMDB3.9

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (141 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro OficinaDesire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro OficinaSelfMovie2021
Dunas do BaratoDunas do BaratoSelfMovie2017
Brazilian Cinema in the 20th CenturyBrazilian Cinema in the 20th CenturySelfMovie2017
Wilker EternoSelf (archive footage)Movie2016
As Aventuras do Pequeno ColomboAs Aventuras do Pequeno ColomboConde de Saint-GermainMovie2016
Magnifica 70Magnifica 70TiradentesTV Series2015
IsoladosIsoladosDr. FaustoMovie2014
The Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere DetailThe Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere DetailChico PachecoMovie2014
Golden Oldies 2Golden Oldies 2JucaMovie2013
Invisible WorldInvisible WorldSegment "Kreuko"Movie2013
Trail of LiesTrail of LiesHerbert MarquesTV Series2013
Giovanni ImprottaGiovanni ImprottaGiovanni ImprottaMovie2013
Giovanni ImprottaGiovanni ImprottaDirectorMovie2013
VINTE - RioFilme, 20 anos de cinema brasileiroVINTE - RioFilme, 20 anos de cinema brasileiroSelfMovie2013
GabrielaGabrielaCoronel Jesuíno MendonçaTV Series2012
O Brado RetumbanteO Brado RetumbanteFloriano PedreiraTV Series2012
Elvis & MadonnaElvis & MadonnaPachecãoMovie2011
A Melhor IdadeA Melhor IdadeAntenorMovie2011
The Well Beloved OneThe Well Beloved OneZeca DiaboTV Series2011
The Time and Turn of Augusto MatragaThe Time and Turn of Augusto MatragaJoãozinho Bem-BemMovie2011
Tancredo - A TravessiaTancredo - A TravessiaSelf / AppearanceMovie2011
The Well Beloved OneThe Well Beloved OneZeca DiaboMovie2010
Na Forma da LeiNa Forma da LeiDr. MourãoTV Series2010
Now BoardingNow BoardingFulanoMovie2009
CinquentinhaCinquentinhaDaniel Lopes de CarvalhoTV Series2009
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem AmadoPaulo Gracindo - O Bem AmadoSelfMovie2009
O Sonho de InacimO Sonho de InacimSelf / AppearanceMovie2009
RomanceRomanceDaniloMovie2008
Golden OldiesGolden OldiesJucaMovie2008
The Three SistersThe Three SistersAugusto PinheiroTV Series2008
Sexo com Amor?Sexo com Amor?JorgeMovie2008
Two FacesTwo FacesFrancisco MacieiraTV Series2007
Amazônia: De Galvez a Chico MendesAmazônia: De Galvez a Chico MendesLuis GálvezTV Series2007
Canta MariaCanta MariaLampiãoMovie2006
The Greatest Love of AllThe Greatest Love of AllAntônioMovie2006
JKJKJuscelino KubitschekTV Series2006
RedeemerRedeemerDr. SabóiaMovie2004
Her Own DestinyHer Own DestinyGiovanni ImprottaTV Series2004
Onde Anda VocêOnde Anda VocêMandarimMovie2004
CelebrityCelebritySelfTV Series2003
Mary, Mother of the Son of GodMary, Mother of the Son of GodPilatosMovie2003
The Man of the YearThe Man of the YearSílvioMovie2003
Viva Sapato!Viva Sapato!FernandoMovie2003
BanqueteBanqueteSelf / AppearanceMovie2002
Dead in the WaterDead in the WaterFatherMovie2002
Desejos de MulherDesejos de MulherAriel GodoyTV Series2002
The Fifth of HellThe Fifth of HellMarquês de MarialvaTV Series2002
Suspiros Republicanos ao Crepúsculo de um Império TropicalSuspiros Republicanos ao Crepúsculo de um Império TropicalNarratorMovie2002
Movie Theaters of RioMovie Theaters of RioSelfMovie2001
Um Anjo Caiu do CéuUm Anjo Caiu do CéuTarso de MontaltinoTV Series2001
Villa-Lobos: A Life of PassionVilla-Lobos: A Life of PassionDonizettiMovie2000
A MuralhaA MuralhaDom DiogoTV Series2000
Mild PoisonMild PoisonWaldomiro CerqueiraTV Series1999
For All - O Trampolim da VitóriaFor All - O Trampolim da VitóriaGiancarlo SandriniMovie1998
Guerra de Canudos - MinissérieGuerra de Canudos - MinissérieAntônio ConselheiroTV Series1997
Guerra de Canudos - MinissérieGuerra de Canudos - MinissérieCo-ProducerTV Series1997
The Battle of CanudosThe Battle of CanudosAntônio ConselheiroMovie1997
The Battle of CanudosThe Battle of CanudosProducerMovie1997
A JusticeiraA JusticeiraRonaldoTV Series1997
Little Book of LoveLittle Book of LoveAlaorMovie1997
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema NacionalCelebração - 100 Anos do Cinema NacionalSelfMovie1997
Anjo de MimAnjo de MimBianorTV Series1996
DelicadoDelicadoSelf / AppearanceMovie1996
O Fim do MundoO Fim do MundoSebastião "Tião" SocóTV Series1996
A Vida Como Ela É...A Vida Como Ela É...Narrador (voice)TV Series1996
Sai de BaixoSai de BaixoSelf / AppearanceTV Series1996
The Next VictimThe Next VictimMarcelo RossiTV Series1995
Josué de Castro, Cidadão do MundoJosué de Castro, Cidadão do MundoNarratorMovie1994
Fera FeridaFera FeridaDemóstenes Maçaranduba da CostaTV Series1993
Black AugustBlack AugustPedro LomagnoTV Series1993
JequitibáJequitibáBelarminoTV Series1993
Paixão e Guerra no Sertão de CanudosPaixão e Guerra no Sertão de CanudosNarradorMovie1993
Anos RebeldesAnos RebeldesFábio BritoTV Series1992
Medicine ManMedicine ManDr. Miguel OrnegaMovie1992
Mico PretoMico PretoFrederico Menezes GarciaTV Series1990
Lovely ChildLovely ChildÁlvaroMovie1990
A Porta AbertaA Porta AbertaSelf / AppearanceMovie1989
Solidão: Uma Linda História de AmorSolidão: Uma Linda História de AmorSelf / AppearanceMovie1989
Better Days AheadBetter Days AheadWallace CaldeiraMovie1989
O Salvador da PátriaO Salvador da PátriaJoão Matos / Miro FerrazTV Series1989
Doida DemaisDoida DemaisNoéMovie1989
Prisoner of RioPrisoner of RioSaloMovie1988
China, o Império do CentroChina, o Império do CentroNarratorMovie1987
Leila DinizLeila DinizHenrique MartinsMovie1987
CarmemCarmemCamilo PrataTV Series1987
CarmemCarmemDirectorTV Series1987
Fonte da SaudadeFonte da SaudadeSelf / AppearanceMovie1987
Subway to the StarsSubway to the StarsProfessorMovie1987
HelenaHelenaDirectorTV Series1987
Corpo SantoCorpo SantoUlisses QueirózTV Series1987
Corpo SantoCorpo SantoDirectorTV Series1987
Besame MuchoBesame MuchoXicoMovie1987
The Man in the Black CapeThe Man in the Black CapeTenório CavalcantiMovie1986
Baixo GáveaBaixo GáveaMaluco da bombaMovie1986
Roque SanteiroRoque SanteiroLuis Roque Duarte ("Roque Santeiro")TV Series1985
Um Sonho a MaisUm Sonho a Maischefe de reportagemTV Series1985
JangoJangoNarratorMovie1984
São BernardoSão BernardoSelf / AppearanceMovie1984
Transas e CaretasTransas e CaretasThiago Moura Imperial LemeTV Series1984
Transas e CaretasTransas e CaretasDirectorTV Series1984
O Bom BurguêsO Bom BurguêsLucasMovie1983
Mad LoveMad LoveDirectorTV Series1983
Bandidos da FalangeBandidos da FalangeTito LívioTV Series1983
Final FelizFinal FelizRodrigo MendonçaTV Series1982
Fiebre amarillaFiebre amarillaSelf / AppearanceMovie1982
The King of the CandleThe King of the CandleAbelardo SegundoMovie1982
BrilhanteBrilhanteSidney da Costa Pinto / Osvaldo MesquitaTV Series1981
Los crápulasLos crápulasSelf / AppearanceMovie1981
Cute but OrdinaryCute but OrdinaryEdgarMovie1981
Plumas & PaetêsPlumas & PaetêsRenato / PauloTV Series1980
Bye Bye BrazilBye Bye BrazilLorde CiganoMovie1980
Batalha dos GuararapesBatalha dos GuararapesJoão Fernandes VieiraMovie1978
Professor Kranz german in GermanyProfessor Kranz german in GermanyLelecoMovie1978
Diamante BrutoDiamante BrutoSelf / AppearanceMovie1978
Confissões de Uma Viúva MoçaConfissões de Uma Viúva MoçaSelf / AppearanceMovie1976
Dona Flor and Her Two HusbandsDona Flor and Her Two HusbandsWaldomiro 'Vadinho' Santos GuimarãesMovie1976
Filmando Dona FlorFilmando Dona FlorSelfMovie1976
XicaXicaConde ValadaresMovie1976
Anjo MauAnjo MauRodrigo MedeirosTV Series1976
Deliciosas Traições do AmorDeliciosas Traições do AmorSelf / AppearanceMovie1975
Ana, a LibertinaAna, a LibertinaSelf / AppearanceMovie1975
O CasalO CasalAlfredo GiacomettiMovie1975
GabrielaGabrielaMundinho Falcão (Raimundo Falcão)TV Series1975
Amor e MedoAmor e MedoSelf / AppearanceMovie1974
Corrida do OuroCorrida do OuroFábio RossiTV Series1974
Os Ossos do BarãoOs Ossos do BarãoMartinoTV Series1973
Cavalo de AçoCavalo de AçoAtílioTV Series1973
Dybbuk: The DemonDybbuk: The DemonHannanMovie1972
O BofeO BofeBandeiraTV Series1972
The ConspiratorsThe ConspiratorsTiradentesMovie1972
Bandeira 2Bandeira 2ZelitoTV Series1971
Caso EspecialCaso EspecialassassinoTV Series1971
Caso EspecialCaso EspecialHananTV Series1971
Eu Sou Vida, Eu Não Sou MorteEu Sou Vida, Eu Não Sou MorteSelf / AppearanceMovie1970
Estranho TriânguloEstranho TriânguloSelf / AppearanceMovie1970
On Borrowed TimeOn Borrowed TimeTorturadorMovie1968
Massacre no SupermercadoMassacre no SupermercadoSelf / AppearanceMovie1968
El JusticeroEl JusticeroSelf / AppearanceMovie1967
The DeceasedThe Deceased(uncredited)Movie1965
PaixãoPaixãoSelf / AppearanceMovie1965
Timeless EyeOld FranzMovie—