Vasco Santana

Vasco António Rodrigues Santana was a Portuguese actor, one of the most renowned of the classical era of Portuguese cinema.

He already had a long career in theatre when he played the main character in the first Portuguese sound film, A Canção de Lisboa, in 1933. He starred in about one dozen films.

Vasco Santana is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 21 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes O Dinheiro dos Pobres (1956), O Costa d'África (1954), Eram Duzentos Irmãos (1952), O Zé Analfabeto (1952), Ribatejo (1949), Fado, a Singer's Story (1947), The Courtyard of the Ballads (1942), Famalicão (1941). The recorded credits span 1930 to 1956, including 20 movies and 1 TV show.

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