Portrait of Leonardo Villar

Leonardo Villar

Bio: Leonardo Villar (born as Leonardo Motta in Piracicaba, São Paulo, on July 25, 1923 - São Paulo, July 3, 2020) was a Brazilian actor. He became internationally known for his performance as Zé do Burro in Anselmo Duarte's O Pagador de Promessas, the only Brazilian film so far awarded with a Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival
Born: Wed, Jul 25 1923
Birthplace: Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil

Death: Fri, Jul 03 2020
Leonardo Villar is 96 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Ballroom
The Ballroom
Leonardo Villar was 84 in The Ballroom as 'Álvaro'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 25 2007
Poster of Leonardo Villar - Um Homem Só
Leonardo Villar - Um Homem Só
Leonardo Villar was 77 in Leonardo Villar - Um Homem Só
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 08 2001
Poster of Brave New Land
Brave New Land
Leonardo Villar was 77 in Brave New Land as 'Comandante'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 07 2000
Poster of Friendly Fire
Friendly Fire
Leonardo Villar was 75 in Friendly Fire as 'Correia'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1998
Poster of Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Leonardo Villar was 73 in Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Enigma de um Dia
Enigma de um Dia
Leonardo Villar was 72 in Enigma de um Dia
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 1996
Poster of Marquesa de Santos
Marquesa de Santos
Leonardo Villar was 61 in Marquesa de Santos as 'José Bonifácio'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 21 1984
Poster of Amor de Perversão
Amor de Perversão
Leonardo Villar was 58 in Amor de Perversão
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 15 1982
Poster of Chick Fowle, Faixa Preta de Cinema
Chick Fowle, Faixa Preta de Cinema
Leonardo Villar was 57 in Chick Fowle, Faixa Preta de Cinema
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of A Madona de Cedro
A Madona de Cedro
Leonardo Villar was 44 in A Madona de Cedro as 'Delfino Montiel'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 21 1968
Poster of Dangerous Game
Dangerous Game
Leonardo Villar was 43 in Dangerous Game as 'Homero Olmos'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1967
Poster of Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo
Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo
Leonardo Villar was 43 in Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo as 'Self (archive footage'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of Amor e Desamor
Amor e Desamor
Leonardo Villar was 43 in Amor e Desamor
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 1966
Poster of O Santo Milagroso
O Santo Milagroso
Leonardo Villar was 43 in O Santo Milagroso as 'Pastor Raimundo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1966
Poster of The Big City
The Big City
Leonardo Villar was 42 in The Big City as 'Jasão'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1966
Poster of The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga
The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga
Leonardo Villar was 41 in The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga as 'Augusto Matraga'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1965
Poster of Samba
Samba
Leonardo Villar was 41 in Samba
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1965
Poster of Procura-se Uma Rosa
Procura-se Uma Rosa
Leonardo Villar was 40 in Procura-se Uma Rosa
Movie Released: Thu, May 21 1964
Poster of Lampião, King of the Badlands
Lampião, King of the Badlands
Leonardo Villar was 40 in Lampião, King of the Badlands as 'Lampião'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 16 1963
Poster of The Given Word
The Given Word
Leonardo Villar was 38 in The Given Word as 'Zé do Burro'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 17 1962

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 Passione
Passione
Leonardo Villar was 86+ in Passione as 'Antero Gouveia / Giovanni Melatto'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 17 2010
Poster of Pé na Jaca
Pé na Jaca
Leonardo Villar was 83+ in Pé na Jaca as 'José Fortuna (Tio Zé)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 20 2006
Poster of Coração de Estudante
Coração de Estudante
Leonardo Villar was 78+ in Coração de Estudante as 'Ronaldo Rosa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 25 2002
Poster of Family Ties
Family Ties
Leonardo Villar was 76+ in Family Ties as 'Pascoal Gomes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 05 2000
Poster of Serras Azuis
Serras Azuis
Leonardo Villar was 74+ in Serras Azuis as 'Ignácio Paiva'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 22 1998
Poster of Barriga de Aluguel
Barriga de Aluguel
Leonardo Villar was 67+ in Barriga de Aluguel as 'Ezequiel Ribeiro'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 20 1990
Poster of Desejo
Desejo
Leonardo Villar was 66+ in Desejo as 'Dr. Rodrigues'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 27 1990
Poster of Mania de Querer
Mania de Querer
Leonardo Villar was 63+ in Mania de Querer as 'Professor João'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1986
Poster of Voltei pra Você
Voltei pra Você
Leonardo Villar was 60+ in Voltei pra Você as 'Delegado Rubens'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 10 1983
Poster of O Homem Proibido
O Homem Proibido
Leonardo Villar was 58+ in O Homem Proibido as 'Darío Rodrigues'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 02 1982
Poster of Coração Alado
Coração Alado
Leonardo Villar was 57+ in Coração Alado as 'Marcelo França'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1980
Poster of Estúpido Cupido
Estúpido Cupido
Leonardo Villar was 53+ in Estúpido Cupido as 'Alcides Guimarães Filho (Guima)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 25 1976
Poster of O Grito
O Grito
Leonardo Villar was 52+ in O Grito as 'Edgard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 27 1975
Poster of Escalada
Escalada
Leonardo Villar was 51+ in Escalada as 'Alberto Silveira'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 06 1975
Poster of Os Ossos do Barão
Os Ossos do Barão
Leonardo Villar was 50+ in Os Ossos do Barão as 'Miguel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 08 1973
Poster of Uma Rosa com Amor
Uma Rosa com Amor
Leonardo Villar was 49+ in Uma Rosa com Amor as 'Frazão'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 16 1972
Poster of O Primeiro Amor
O Primeiro Amor
Leonardo Villar was 48+ in O Primeiro Amor as 'Luciano (2ª versão)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 24 1972