Grande Otelo

Grande Otelo, pseudonym of Sebastião Bernardes de Souza Prata OMC (Uberlândia, October 18, 1915 – Roissy-en-France, November 26, 1993), was a Brazilian actor, comedian, singer, producer and composer. He was an artist in Rio's casinos and in the so-called revue theater, he participated in several successful Brazilian films, including the famous chanchadas in the 1940s and 1950s, which he starred in in partnership with the comic Oscarito, and the film version of Macunaíma, made in 1969. He is often cited as one of the most important actors in Brazilian history.

Grande Otelo is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Katharsys (2022), Searching for Makunaima (2020), Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado (2009), Troca de Cabeça (1991), Parahyba Mulher Macho (1983), Fala Mangueira! (1983), Fitzcarraldo (1982), Feijão Maravilha (1979). The recorded credits span 1948 to 2022, including 25 movies and 5 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.