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José Wilker

Bio: 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)
Born: Tue, Aug 20 1946
Birthplace: Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil

Death: Sat, Apr 05 2014
José Wilker is 67 years old
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Poster of Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina
Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina
José Wilker would have been no older than
67 in Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 10 2021
Poster of Dunas do Barato
Dunas do Barato
José Wilker would have been no older than
67 in Dunas do Barato
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 25 2017
Poster of Brazilian Cinema in the 20th Century
Brazilian Cinema in the 20th Century
José Wilker would have been no older than
67 in Brazilian Cinema in the 20th Century
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 31 2017
Poster of As Aventuras do Pequeno Colombo
As Aventuras do Pequeno Colombo
José Wilker would have been no older than
67 in As Aventuras do Pequeno Colombo
as 'Conde de Saint-Germain'.
Tue, Oct 20 2015
Poster of Isolados
Isolados
José Wilker would have been no older than
67 in Isolados
as 'Dr. Fausto'.
Thu, Sep 18 2014
Poster of The Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere Detail
The Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere Detail
José Wilker would have been no older than
67 in The Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere Detail
as 'Chico Pacheco'.
Thu, Aug 21 2014
Poster of Golden Oldies 2
Golden Oldies 2
José Wilker was
67 in Golden Oldies 2
as 'Juca'.
Fri, Sep 06 2013
Poster of Giovanni Improtta
Giovanni Improtta
José Wilker was
66 in Giovanni Improtta
as 'Giovanni Improtta'.
Sat, May 18 2013
Poster of Elvis & Madonna
Elvis & Madonna
José Wilker was
65 in Elvis & Madonna
as 'Pachecão'.
Fri, Sep 23 2011
Poster of A Melhor Idade
A Melhor Idade
José Wilker was
64 in A Melhor Idade
as 'Antenor'.
Mon, Aug 08 2011
Poster of The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga
The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga
José Wilker was
64 in The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga
as 'Joãozinho Bem-Bem'.
Sun, Jan 02 2011
Poster of Tancredo - A Travessia
Tancredo - A Travessia
José Wilker was
64 in Tancredo - A Travessia
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of The Well Beloved One
The Well Beloved One
José Wilker was
63 in The Well Beloved One
as 'Zeca Diabo'.
Fri, Jul 23 2010
Poster of Now Boarding
Now Boarding
José Wilker was
63 in Now Boarding
as 'Fulano'.
Fri, Dec 11 2009
Poster of Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado
José Wilker was
63 in Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 19 2009
Poster of O Sonho de Inacim
O Sonho de Inacim
José Wilker was
62 in O Sonho de Inacim
Sun, Jun 14 2009
Poster of Romance
Romance
José Wilker was
62 in Romance
as 'Danilo'.
Fri, Nov 14 2008
Poster of Golden Oldies
Golden Oldies
José Wilker was
62 in Golden Oldies
as 'Juca'.
Fri, Sep 19 2008
Poster of Sexo com Amor?
Sexo com Amor?
José Wilker was
61 in Sexo com Amor?
as 'Jorge'.
Fri, Feb 01 2008
Poster of Canta Maria
Canta Maria
José Wilker was
60 in Canta Maria
as 'Lampião'.
Wed, Nov 01 2006
Poster of The Greatest Love of All
The Greatest Love of All
José Wilker was
60 in The Greatest Love of All
as 'Antônio'.
Thu, Sep 07 2006
Poster of Redeemer
Redeemer
José Wilker was
58 in Redeemer
as 'Dr. Sabóia'.
Fri, Sep 10 2004
Poster of Onde Anda Você
Onde Anda Você
José Wilker was
57 in Onde Anda Você
as 'Mandarim'.
Fri, Apr 09 2004
Poster of Mary, Mother of the Son of God
Mary, Mother of the Son of God
José Wilker was
57 in Mary, Mother of the Son of God
as 'Pilatos'.
Fri, Oct 10 2003
Poster of The Man of the Year
The Man of the Year
José Wilker was
56 in The Man of the Year
as 'Sílvio'.
Fri, Aug 01 2003
Poster of Viva Sapato!
Viva Sapato!
José Wilker was
56 in Viva Sapato!
as 'Fernando'.
Sat, May 17 2003
Poster of Banquete
Banquete
José Wilker was
56 in Banquete
Sat, Aug 24 2002
Poster of Dead in the Water
Dead in the Water
José Wilker was
55 in Dead in the Water
as 'Father'.
Tue, Feb 12 2002
Poster of Suspiros Republicanos ao Crepúsculo de um Império Tropical
Suspiros Republicanos ao Crepúsculo de um Império Tropical
José Wilker was
55 in Suspiros Republicanos ao Crepúsculo de um Império Tropical
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Movie Theaters of Rio
Movie Theaters of Rio
José Wilker was
55 in Movie Theaters of Rio
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 27 2001
Poster of Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion
Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion
José Wilker was
53 in Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion
as 'Donizetti'.
Fri, Apr 21 2000
Poster of For All - O Trampolim da Vitória
For All - O Trampolim da Vitória
José Wilker was
51 in For All - O Trampolim da Vitória
as 'Giancarlo Sandrini'.
Fri, May 15 1998
Poster of Guerra de Canudos
Guerra de Canudos
José Wilker was
51 in Guerra de Canudos
as 'Antônio Conselheiro'.
Fri, Oct 03 1997
Poster of Little Book of Love
Little Book of Love
José Wilker was
50 in Little Book of Love
as 'Alaor'.
Fri, Jan 31 1997
Poster of Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
José Wilker was
50 in Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Delicado
Delicado
José Wilker was
50 in Delicado
Fri, Aug 23 1996
Poster of Josué de Castro, Cidadão do Mundo
Josué de Castro, Cidadão do Mundo
José Wilker was
47 in Josué de Castro, Cidadão do Mundo
as 'Narrador'.
Sun, Jan 02 1994
Poster of Paixão e Guerra no Sertão de Canudos
Paixão e Guerra no Sertão de Canudos
José Wilker was
46 in Paixão e Guerra no Sertão de Canudos
as 'Narrador'.
Sat, Jan 02 1993
Poster of Medicine Man
Medicine Man
José Wilker was
45 in Medicine Man
as 'Dr. Miguel Ornega'.
Fri, Feb 07 1992
Poster of Lovely Child
Lovely Child
José Wilker was
43 in Lovely Child
as 'Álvaro'.
Fri, May 04 1990
Poster of A Porta Aberta
A Porta Aberta
José Wilker was
42 in A Porta Aberta
Fri, Aug 18 1989
Poster of Solidão: Uma Linda História de Amor
Solidão: Uma Linda História de Amor
José Wilker was
42 in Solidão: Uma Linda História de Amor
Thu, Aug 17 1989
Poster of Better Days Ahead
Better Days Ahead
José Wilker was
42 in Better Days Ahead
as 'Wallace Caldeira'.
Wed, Mar 01 1989
Poster of Doida Demais
Doida Demais
José Wilker was
42 in Doida Demais
as 'Noé'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Prisoner of Rio
Prisoner of Rio
José Wilker was
41 in Prisoner of Rio
as 'Salo'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of China, o Império do Centro
China, o Império do Centro
José Wilker was
41 in China, o Império do Centro
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Nov 16 1987
Poster of Leila Diniz
Leila Diniz
José Wilker was
41 in Leila Diniz
as 'Henrique Martins'.
Sun, Nov 01 1987
Poster of Subway to the Stars
Subway to the Stars
José Wilker was
40 in Subway to the Stars
as 'Professor'.
Tue, Jun 02 1987
Poster of Besame Mucho
Besame Mucho
José Wilker was
40 in Besame Mucho
as 'Xico'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of The Man in the Black Cape
The Man in the Black Cape
José Wilker was
39 in The Man in the Black Cape
as 'Tenório Cavalcanti'.
Mon, Mar 31 1986
Poster of Baixo Gávea
Baixo Gávea
José Wilker was
39 in Baixo Gávea
as 'Maluco da bomba'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Jango
Jango
José Wilker was
38 in Jango
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Oct 23 1984
Poster of São Bernardo
São Bernardo
José Wilker was
37 in São Bernardo
Mon, Jun 11 1984
Poster of O Bom Burguês
O Bom Burguês
José Wilker was
37 in O Bom Burguês
as 'Lucas'.
Thu, Aug 25 1983
Poster of Bandidos da Falange
Bandidos da Falange
José Wilker was
36 in Bandidos da Falange
Thu, Jul 14 1983
Poster of Fiebre amarilla
Fiebre amarilla
José Wilker was
35 in Fiebre amarilla
Thu, Mar 18 1982
Poster of The King of the Candle
The King of the Candle
José Wilker was
35 in The King of the Candle
as 'Abelardo Segundo'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Los crápulas
Los crápulas
José Wilker was
34 in Los crápulas
Thu, Jun 11 1981
Poster of Bonitinha mas Ordinária
Bonitinha mas Ordinária
José Wilker was
34 in Bonitinha mas Ordinária
as 'Edgar'.
Thu, Mar 12 1981
Poster of Bye Bye Brazil
Bye Bye Brazil
José Wilker was
33 in Bye Bye Brazil
as 'Lorde Cigano'.
Fri, Feb 08 1980
Poster of Batalha dos Guararapes
Batalha dos Guararapes
José Wilker was
32 in Batalha dos Guararapes
as 'João Fernandes Vieira'.
Mon, Sep 25 1978
Poster of Professor Kranz tedesco di Germania
Professor Kranz tedesco di Germania
José Wilker was
31 in Professor Kranz tedesco di Germania
as 'Leleco'.
Sat, Mar 25 1978
Poster of Diamante Bruto
Diamante Bruto
José Wilker was
31 in Diamante Bruto
Wed, Feb 22 1978
Poster of Confissões de Uma Viúva Moça
Confissões de Uma Viúva Moça
José Wilker was
30 in Confissões de Uma Viúva Moça
Mon, Dec 20 1976
Poster of Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
José Wilker was
30 in Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
as 'Valdomiro 'Vadinho' Santos Guimarães'.
Mon, Nov 22 1976
Poster of Xica
Xica
José Wilker was
30 in Xica
as 'Conde Valadares'.
Mon, Sep 06 1976
Poster of Deliciosas Traições do Amor
Deliciosas Traições do Amor
José Wilker was
29 in Deliciosas Traições do Amor
Mon, Oct 06 1975
Poster of Ana, a Libertina
Ana, a Libertina
José Wilker was
29 in Ana, a Libertina
Mon, Sep 01 1975
Poster of O Casal
O Casal
José Wilker was
28 in O Casal
Thu, May 22 1975
Poster of Amor e Medo
Amor e Medo
José Wilker was
28 in Amor e Medo
Mon, Nov 18 1974
Poster of Dybbuk: The Demon
Dybbuk: The Demon
José Wilker was
25 in Dybbuk: The Demon
as 'Hannan'.
Fri, Jul 28 1972
Poster of The Conspirators
The Conspirators
José Wilker was
25 in The Conspirators
as 'Tiradentes'.
Wed, Jan 05 1972
Poster of Eu Sou Vida, Eu Não Sou Morte
Eu Sou Vida, Eu Não Sou Morte
José Wilker was
23 in Eu Sou Vida, Eu Não Sou Morte
Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of Estranho Triângulo
Estranho Triângulo
José Wilker was
23 in Estranho Triângulo
Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of On Borrowed Time
On Borrowed Time
José Wilker was
22 in On Borrowed Time
as 'Torturador'.
Tue, Nov 26 1968
Poster of Massacre no Supermercado
Massacre no Supermercado
José Wilker was
21 in Massacre no Supermercado
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of El Justicero
El Justicero
José Wilker was
20 in El Justicero
Thu, Apr 13 1967
Poster of The Deceased
The Deceased
José Wilker was
19 in The Deceased
as '(uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 22 1965
Poster of Paixão
Paixão
José Wilker was
18 in Paixão
Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of Timeless Eye
Timeless Eye
José Wilker will be
67+ in Timeless Eye
as 'Old Franz'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Trail of Lies
Trail of Lies
José Wilker was
66+ in Trail of Lies
as 'Herbert Marques'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 20 2013
Poster of Gabriela
Gabriela
José Wilker was
65+ in Gabriela
as 'Coronel Jesuíno Mendonça'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2012
Poster of O Bem Amado
O Bem Amado
José Wilker was
64+ in O Bem Amado
as 'Zeca Diabo'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 18 2011
Poster of Três Irmãs
Três Irmãs
José Wilker was
62+ in Três Irmãs
as 'Augusto Pinheiro'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 2008
Poster of Duas Caras
Duas Caras
José Wilker was
61+ in Duas Caras
as 'Francisco Macieira'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 2007
Poster of Amazônia: De Galvez a Chico Mendes
Amazônia: De Galvez a Chico Mendes
José Wilker was
60+ in Amazônia: De Galvez a Chico Mendes
as 'Luis Gálvez'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 2007
Poster of JK
JK
José Wilker was
59+ in JK
as 'Juscelino Kubitschek'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 03 2006
Poster of Senhora do Destino
Senhora do Destino
José Wilker was
57+ in Senhora do Destino
as 'Giovanni Improtta'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 28 2004
Poster of Celebridade
Celebridade
José Wilker was
57+ in Celebridade
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 13 2003
Poster of Desejos de Mulher
Desejos de Mulher
José Wilker was
55+ in Desejos de Mulher
as 'Ariel Godoy'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 2002
Poster of The Fifth of Hell
The Fifth of Hell
José Wilker was
55+ in The Fifth of Hell
as 'Marquês de Marialva'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 2002
Poster of Um Anjo Caiu do Céu
Um Anjo Caiu do Céu
José Wilker was
54+ in Um Anjo Caiu do Céu
as 'Tarso'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 22 2001
Poster of Suave Veneno
Suave Veneno
José Wilker was
52+ in Suave Veneno
as 'Waldomiro Cerqueira'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 18 1999
Poster of Anjo de Mim
Anjo de Mim
José Wilker was
50+ in Anjo de Mim
as 'Bianor'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 1996
Poster of O Fim do Mundo
O Fim do Mundo
José Wilker was
49+ in O Fim do Mundo
as 'Sebastião "Tião" Socó'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 06 1996
Poster of Sai de Baixo
Sai de Baixo
José Wilker was
49+ in Sai de Baixo
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 31 1996
Poster of A Vida Como Ela É...
A Vida Como Ela É...
José Wilker was
49+ in A Vida Como Ela É...
as 'Narrador (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 31 1996
Poster of A Próxima Vítima
A Próxima Vítima
José Wilker was
48+ in A Próxima Vítima
as 'Marcelo Rossi'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 13 1995
Poster of Agosto
Agosto
José Wilker was
47+ in Agosto
as 'Pedro Lomagno'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 24 1993
Poster of Renascer
Renascer
José Wilker was
46+ in Renascer
as 'Belarmino'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 08 1993
Poster of Anos Rebeldes
Anos Rebeldes
José Wilker was
45+ in Anos Rebeldes
as 'Fábio Brito'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 14 1992
Poster of Mico Preto
Mico Preto
José Wilker was
43+ in Mico Preto
as 'Frederico Menezes Garcia'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 07 1990
Poster of Roque Santeiro
Roque Santeiro
José Wilker was
38+ in Roque Santeiro
as 'Luis Roque Duarte ("Roque Santeiro")'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 24 1985
Poster of Transas e Caretas
Transas e Caretas
José Wilker was
37+ in Transas e Caretas
as 'Thiago Moura Imperial Leme'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 1984
Poster of Final Feliz
Final Feliz
José Wilker was
36+ in Final Feliz
as 'Rodrigo Mendonça'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 29 1982
Poster of Brilhante
Brilhante
José Wilker was
35+ in Brilhante
as 'Sidney da Costa Pinto / Osvaldo Mesquita'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1981
Poster of Plumas & Paetês
Plumas & Paetês
José Wilker was
34+ in Plumas & Paetês
as 'Renato / Paulo'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1980
Poster of Anjo Mau
Anjo Mau
José Wilker was
29+ in Anjo Mau
as 'Rodrigo Medeiros'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 1976
Poster of Gabriela
Gabriela
José Wilker was
28+ in Gabriela
as 'Mundinho Falcão'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 1975
Poster of Cavalo de Aço
Cavalo de Aço
José Wilker was
26+ in Cavalo de Aço
as 'Atílio'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 24 1973
Poster of Bandeira 2
Bandeira 2
José Wilker was
25+ in Bandeira 2
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1971